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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.

Published 33 days ago

Decentralised solar financial sustainability: Evidence from Maharashtra

Solar power

Published 39 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.

Published 41 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)

Published 48 days ago

South Haryana power use jumps 33.5% amid heatwave: Discom

South Haryana power use jumps 33.5% amid heatwave: Discom

Published 51 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)

Published 51 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)

Published 52 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)

Updated 53 days ago

Intense heat pushes Delhi's power demand past 8000 MW

Intense heat pushes Delhi's power demand past 8000 MW

Published 55 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

Published 57 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.

Updated 33 days ago

Kerala power crisis: Minister denies ‘load shedding’ reports

Kerala power crisis: Minister denies ‘load shedding’ reports

Published 75 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

Published 110 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)

Published 112 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

Published 173 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)

Updated 308 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.

Updated 382 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)

Published 396 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.

Updated 398 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.

Updated 399 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

Published 482 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)

Updated 541 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

Updated 574 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.

Updated 645 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)

Published 672 days ago

Hong Kong Leads Asia Green Bond Sales Amid Infrastructure Boom

Hong Kong Leads Asia Green Bond Sales Amid Infrastructure Boom

Published 676 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)

Updated 688 days ago

IGI on track for net-zero emissions, flyers’ power use cut by 57%: DIAL

The airport operator said that their plans for improving efficiency in the near future include new terminal infrastructure with a day light harvesting concept, among other. (Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated 771 days ago

Power demand rises along with mercury: UPPCL chief asks officials to avoid shutdowns till June 2

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Published 781 days ago

Delhi power demand hits record levels, expected to cross 8,000MW this summer

Amid rising mercury levels, people flocked to Kamla Market to purchase air coolers and conditioners. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated 784 days ago

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