Seixal seeks legal assistance for those affected by power cuts
Seixal has moved to secure legal assistance for residents and businesses affected by recent power cuts that have damaged households, disrupted economic activity and impaired essential services. The municipality’s intervention aims to help affected parties understand consumer and utility law, gather evidence of losses and pursue claims or compensation, while scrutinising the responsibilities of suppliers and the adequacy of emergency responses.
Phantom invoices and hefty bills: what's going on at Galp?
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Galp must agree payment plans for 'astronomical' bills — and may compensate
Galp energy customers were faced with large bills after months without invoicing — disruptions have been occurring since September and some bills exceed €500, according to Jornal de Negócios. The Energy Services Regulatory Authority (Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços Energéticos, ERSE) reports receiving 80 complaints on the matter and stresses that the company is obliged to agree payment plans with affected customers and may have to provide compensation.
Power cuts this weekend to affect Algarve and Greater Lisbon
Parts of the Algarve and Greater Lisbon will face temporary power cuts this Sunday, January 11, due to scheduled maintenance work on the electricity grid, E-REDES has confirmed. The electricity The post Power cuts this weekend to affect Algarve and Greater Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Missing months of electricity billing increase Galp customers' bills
Galp says the delays stem from changes to its contracting and billing platforms.
Colares: Bad weather hampers resolution of power cuts
Power was out “for several hours and into the night.” E-Redes acknowledges difficulties in repairing faults and, in the case of Colares, cites rain and fog as causes for the delay in resolving the problem.
More electricity had never been consumed. Electricity consumption reached a record on Tuesday
The Portuguese electricity system exceeded 10 gigawatts (GW) for the first time.
Galp customers faced with astronomical bills
After months without bills and with no response from customer service, consumers are being confronted with hefty charges. Galp confirms billing delays since September, admitting that 5% of customers have still not been invoiced.
Find out which electricity offers are cheapest at the start of 2026
After the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) announced the final decision on the tariffs that will be in force in 2026 in the regulated electricity market, it was then up to suppliers in the liberalised market to release their final proposals for 2026. According to ERSE's simulator, which was updated this Tuesday ...
Water tariff in the city of Porto will be 2.8% more expensive this year (2026)
The municipal executive of Porto City Council ratified the update to the water tariff for 2026, representing a 2.8% increase in price. Vice-president Catarina Araújo explained to councillors that the proposal is to ‘ratify’ and not to approve the tariff for 2026, because it results from ...
Water tariff in the city of Porto will be 2.8% more expensive this year
In 2025, the tariff adjustment had been 3.1%.
As of today, consumers can change their electricity tariff at any time
Domestic consumers can, as of today, change their electricity tariff at any time, choosing between single-rate, two-period and three-period tariffs. This possibility is set out in the new Tariff Regulations for the Electricity Sector, which were approved by the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE). The change, which enters into force today, will allow...
What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026?
Home News What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026? What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026? From property tax rates to the cost of essential foods and services – see what is rising in price in Portugal in 2026.
Lisbon water price rise
Home News Lisbon water price rise Lisbon water price rise Water prices for Lisbon residents will increase by 17 cents per month for the vast majority of EPAL's domestic customers starting January 1, 2026, the company announced.
Portugal Sunday power cut locations revealed
Home News Portugal Sunday power cut locations revealed Portugal Sunday power cut locations revealed E-Redes has scheduled maintenance work on the distribution network for Sunday, January 4, and because of this several locations will be temporarily without electricity.
Charneca de Caparica has been without power since the morning of Christmas Day
On Thursday morning an electricity pole caught fire. Hundreds of residents and services were affected.
Regulator confirms. Regulated electricity price rises by 1% in 2026
Regulated electricity prices will increase by an average of 1% next year, according to a statement from the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) shared this Monday. The regulator's decision aligns with a proposal made last October, which had already suggested an average price increase of 1%.
Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Storm surge: keeping the lights on and the water running
The answer which we’ve learned on our off-grid journey is observe, learn and plan. As anyone relying on nothing but solar power will know, there’s only one disadvantage to having The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Storm surge: keeping the lights on and the water running appeared first on Portugal Resident.
