CompaniesEnergyBushfiresPrint articleFires cut power link between NSW and VicAngela Macdonald-SmithSenior resources writerJan 4, 2020 – 7.41pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginNSW households faced the threat of rolling blackouts on Saturday evening after devastating bushfires forced the disconnection of the state's electricity link with Victoria.The Australian Energy Market Operator urgently called on emergency reserves in a bid to keep the lights on, while NSW energy minister Matt Kean, who had on Friday warned of a risk to the power link from the Snowy Mountains, urged the public to cut their power consumption.Loading...Angela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables. Connect with Angela on Twitter. Email Angela at amacdonald-smith@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreBushfiresEnergy securityEnergy pricesHeatwaveElectricityInfrastructureLatest In EnergyFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In CompaniesThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewHow Matt Comyn starts his daySally Patten and Lap PhanFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsLife & LeisureThis ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backersLuke BenedictusWhat’s the difference between $40 jeans and $400 jeans?This elusive fashion designer is finally stepping into the spotlightRich ListAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownYolanda RedrupLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richerPharmacy chain ‘underdog’ takes the fight to Chemist Warehouse