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electricity consumption news

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.
others
Published on Jun 11, 2026 05:28 am IST

Decentralised solar financial sustainability: Evidence from Maharashtra

Solar power
climate change
Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:07 pm IST

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 on Jun 05, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 27, 2026 05:18 am IST

South Haryana power use jumps 33.5% amid heatwave: Discom

South Haryana power use jumps 33.5% amid heatwave: Discom
gurugram news
Published on May 24, 2026 07:33 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 24, 2026 07:00 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 23, 2026 10:55 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Updated on May 22, 2026 08:40 am IST

Intense heat pushes Delhi's power demand past 8000 MW

Intense heat pushes Delhi's power demand past 8000 MW
delhi news
Published on May 20, 2026 07:48 pm IST

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
mumbai news
Published on May 18, 2026 06:00 am IST

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 on Jun 11, 2026 03:57 pm IST

Kerala power crisis: Minister denies ‘load shedding’ reports

Kerala power crisis: Minister denies ‘load shedding’ reports
india news
Published on Apr 30, 2026 08:12 am IST

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
delhi news
Published on Mar 26, 2026 08:15 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Mar 24, 2026 04:26 am IST

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 on Jan 22, 2026 05:26 am IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on Sept 09, 2025 06:08 am IST

‘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 on Jun 27, 2025 05:19 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 13, 2025 09:40 am IST

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 on Jun 11, 2025 02:59 pm IST

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 on Jun 10, 2025 11:12 pm IST

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
us news
Published on Mar 19, 2025 03:37 pm IST

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)
gurugram news
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:28 am IST

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 on Dec 17, 2024 05:14 pm IST

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.
chandigarh news
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 08:26 am IST

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

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu during the assembly session. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 10, 2024 10:43 pm IST

Hong Kong Leads Asia Green Bond Sales Amid Infrastructure Boom

Hong Kong Leads Asia Green Bond Sales Amid Infrastructure Boom
business
Published on Sept 06, 2024 08:51 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 06:24 am IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 05:50 am IST

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

For representation only (HT File Photo)
lucknow news
Published on May 24, 2024 07:37 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on May 22, 2024 12:36 am IST
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