NSW Residents Urged Not to Use Washing Machines Amid Blackout Fears

‘The climate’s changing, and we are obviously in a transition when it comes to energy,’ the premier said.

Members of the public are seen with the Sydney Opera House in the background in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 26, 2024. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

Labor Premier Chris Minns has called for residents in Australia’s most populous state to hold off using dishwashers and washing machines amid fears it could cause a blackout.

The power grid is under significant pressure as New South Wales (NSW) endures a heatwave, leading to energy regulators issuing repeated warnings of blackouts