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    Electricity Consumption News

    Amid power blues, Punjab shunts out PSPCL top boss

    Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, a 2001-batch IAS officer who previously served as power secretary now faces the immediate task of stabilising grid supply, securing fuel stocks, and managing peak-load procurement.
    Cities
    Published 2 hours ago

    Power demand rises to 16,000 MW in Punjab; two private thermal units shut

    Power demand rises to 16,000 MW in Punjab; two private thermal units shut
    Cities
    Published 2 days ago

    Watt it’s worth: Why AI data centres run hot and drink deep

    Vapour rises as a result of cooling operations at an AI data centre campus along the Columbia River in Oregon. (Adobe Stock)
    Lifestyle
    Published 45 days ago

    Heatwave, paddy sowing push season’s peak power demand in Punjab to over 16,000 MW

    Punjab recorded its highest power demand of the season at 16,130 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday afternoon, as soaring temperatures and the ongoing paddy transplantation drive sharply increased electricity consumption across the state.
    Cities
    Published 96 days ago

    Decentralised solar financial sustainability: Evidence from Maharashtra

    Solar power
    Ht Insight
    Published 101 days ago

    Should you replace your old ceiling fan? How efficient is the BLDC transition

    Should you switch to a BLDC fan this summer? Here's the answer you are looking for.
    Technology
    Published 103 days ago

    UP’s power consumption jumps over 113% in 12 years as access expands

    The sharp rise in consumption also coincided with a substantial increase in the number of consumers following household electrification drives and wider electricity connectivity. (For representation)
    Cities
    Published 111 days ago

    South Haryana power use jumps 33.5% amid heatwave: Discom

    South Haryana power use jumps 33.5% amid heatwave: Discom
    Cities
    Published 114 days ago

    Power demand pattern shifts, noon peaks replace late-evening surge in Uttar Pradesh

    Officials attributed the changing pattern largely to the prolonged heat conditions and increasing dependence on cooling appliances. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
    Cities
    Published 114 days ago

    Power infra glitches lead to over 50% fire incidents in Lucknow this month

    Transformers caught fire in many areas of Lucknow in the past few days. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 114 days ago

    Lucknow’s peak power demand surges past 2100 mva

    The state capital recorded a peak power demand of 2,137 MVA on Wednesday, marking a sharp escalation from 2,059 MVA on Tuesday, 1,959 MVA on Monday and 1,946 MVA on Sunday. (Pic for representation)
    Cities
    Updated 116 days ago

    Intense heat pushes Delhi's power demand past 8000 MW

    Intense heat pushes Delhi's power demand past 8000 MW
    Cities
    Published 117 days ago

    Carpooling, public transport day, use of stairs: MMRDA issues 15-point austerity circular

    Carpooling, public transport day, use of stairs: MMRDA issues 15-point austerity circular
    Cities
    Published 120 days ago

    Cut your bill by 30% with AI-adaptive ACs that learn your habits to save money

    An AI-adaptive AC doesn't just pay for itself—it saves your sleep and your savings.
    Technology
    Updated 95 days ago

    Kerala power crisis: Minister denies ‘load shedding’ reports

    Kerala power crisis: Minister denies ‘load shedding’ reports
    India News
    Published 138 days ago

    Delhi power subsidy bill doubles in decade amid rise in consumers, usage: report

    Delhi power subsidy bill doubles in decade amid rise in consumers, usage: report
    Cities
    Published 172 days ago

    Economic Survey 2025-26: Delhi’s power distribution losses fell to decade’s low in 2024-35

    Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with cabinet ministers at the Delhi Budget session on Monday. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 175 days ago

    Per capita power use to grow to 4,000kWh by 2047: Draft policy

    Per capita power use to grow to 4,000kWh by 2047: Draft policy
    India News
    Published 236 days ago

    Heat index crosses 50°C in monsoon, peak power demand soars: CSE

    Power demand data underscored the sharp escalation. Peak demand rose by 567 MW, a 10.4% increase, from March to April 2025 (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Updated 371 days ago

    ‘Maybe After 2050’: Centre not planning 20–28°C AC temperature cap yet

    Adjusting the setting from 20°C to 24°C could potentially save up to 24% of energy.
    India News
    Updated 444 days ago

    Chandigarh’s power demand spikes to record 465 MW

    The power demand in Chandigarh has spiked consecutively for two days — reaching a staggering 452 MW on Wednesday. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 459 days ago

    Why govt doesn’t want you to lower AC temperature below 20°C: What's new rule?

    Proposed AC temperature cap in India aims to save electricity during heatwaves as government plans to standardise cooling range between 20°C to 28°C across homes, hotels, and cars.
    India News
    Updated 460 days ago

    Your AC's minimum temperature may not go below 20 degrees C if govt has its way

    Air conditioners account for about 50 gigawatts, or one-fifth, of the maximum load, said Pankaj Agarwal, the ministry’s top bureaucrat.
    India News
    Updated 461 days ago

    Big Tech’s data center boom poses new risk to US grid operators

    Big Tech’s data center boom poses new risk to US grid operators
    World News
    Published 544 days ago

    Haryana asks discoms to levy fuel surcharges

    The Haryana government has ordered the power distribution companies to continue levying fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS) till March 2026. (FILE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 604 days ago

    Power saving fans, air conditioners mandatory for Delhi govt buildings: CM Atishi

    Power saving fans, air conditioners mandatory for Delhi govt buildings: CM Atishi
    India News
    Updated 636 days ago

    Surge in power consumers amid free power scheme

    Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) had approved 5.5 lakh new domestic electricity connections between 2020 and 2022 before the launch of the free power scheme but the number rose to 6.27 lakh between 2022 and 2024, marking an increase of nearly 80,000.
    Cities
    Updated 708 days ago

    Himachal assembly passes bill to levy milk, environment cess on power bills

    Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu during the assembly session. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
    Cities
    Published 734 days ago

    Hong Kong Leads Asia Green Bond Sales Amid Infrastructure Boom

    Hong Kong Leads Asia Green Bond Sales Amid Infrastructure Boom
    Business
    Published 739 days ago

    UP push to renewable energy: 3 solar parks commissioned, six more to follow soon

    The state has set a target to generate 22,000 MW of electricity from solar energy. (Pic for representation)
    Cities
    Updated 751 days ago
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