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 ReviewThis CEO relies on his dog for emotional supportLauren SamsHow Matt Comyn starts his dayFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarLife & LeisureHow uber-wealthy clients choose their high jewelleryJessica BeresfordFive great drops to make you rethink Californian winesThis ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backersRich ListBillionaires Escalante and Arnaout taking liberties with ASICPrimrose RiordanCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her own