electricity news

Published on Aug 14, 2026 07:47 am IST

17 US states under electricity emergency as heat strains power grid

17 US states under an electricity emergency (Pexel/Representative image)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 05:00 pm IST

Why freight is the next frontier of the energy transition

Freight (HT PHOTO)

climate change

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 04:10 pm IST

AI boom could make data centers consume 20% of US electricity by 2035: Report

AI data centers could consume 20% of US electricity by 2035 (Pexel/Representative image)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 10:10 pm IST

Kerala minister promises uninterrupted power supply throughout FIFA final match

Joseph said special instructions had been issued to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to maintain an uninterrupted power supply throughout the match.

Published on Jul 19, 2026 02:40 pm IST

Businesses must put their load on electric trucks

Despite years of pilots, subsidies, and industry pledges, fewer than 1,000 electric heavy-duty trucks operate on Indian roads, out of a fleet of nearly 4 million in India.

opinion

Published on Jul 14, 2026 07:39 am IST

Late-night storm cripples Ludhiana’s power network, outage lasts 11 hrs

Fallen trees damaged transformers in several localities in the city on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:06 am IST

Can competition strengthen India's electricity distribution?

Electricity

governance

Published on Jul 09, 2026 11:16 pm IST

India’s next power milestone is reliability

Electricity (HT File)

governance

Updated on Jul 08, 2026 05:26 pm IST

From US to Europe, why heat waves are heightening the risk of blackouts

In late June, a heat wave in France left nearly 70,000 households without power after a transformer failed under high temperatures.

world news

Updated on Jul 06, 2026 01:59 pm IST

Can CAG audit privately run discoms? The question before SC in Delhi dispute

Delhi has three discoms, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, BSES Yamuna Power Ltd and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

delhi news

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 04:33 pm IST

Why is PJM asking millions to cut electricity use? US power grid faces emergency

PJM has issued an emergency alert as extreme heat, generator outages and overloaded power lines strain the US grid, sending electricity prices soaring. (Pexel/Representative image)

Published on Jul 04, 2026 06:53 am IST

India must delineate its nuclear power trajectory

AI (Photo credit: Unsplash)

governance

Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:32 pm IST

Ludhiana reels under 14-hr outage, PSPCL pegs losses at nearly ₹2 crore

An uprooted tree and a damaged electricity transformer after Thursday’s storm in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 05:50 am IST

Ludhiana: Storm leaves trail of destruction; 215 electricity poles, 65 transformers damaged

PCPCL worker repairing the line at Dugri area after thunderstorm that hit in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on Jun 12, 2026 03:12 am IST

Guarantee scheme beneficiaries to be verified again: K’taka CM

DK Shivakumar

Published on Jun 06, 2026 07:16 am IST

UP set to see 10% hike in electricity bills as govt announces ‘fuel surcharge’

Uttar Pradesh is set to announce electricity price hike from June.

Updated on May 30, 2026 02:08 pm IST

Delhi's power demand hits a new May high of 8,439MW amid heatwave

According to data from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), the demand peaked at 8,439MW at 3.35pm on Monday.

Updated on May 26, 2026 06:53 pm IST

Cornell professor talks AI chaos, and dismissing AI writers

Seth Rogen

business

Published on May 20, 2026 10:42 am IST

Ludhiana: SAD protests against prolonged power cuts

Protest by SAD party leaders and workers against the State Government outside the PSPCL office in Ferozepur road in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet?HT)

Published on May 01, 2026 03:20 am IST

From conflict to progress: Remote Irpanar village in Chhattisgarh gets electricity

Published on Apr 26, 2026 10:33 am IST

Agriphotovoltaics as a dual-use solution for India’s energy transition

Farmer (ANI)

climate change

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 11:47 am IST

Reduced power tariffs to kick in today

File picture

mumbai news

Published on Apr 01, 2026 08:45 am IST

Farmers in Dausa, Karauli will receive electricity for daytime irrigation: Rajasthan CM

jaipur news

Published on Mar 31, 2026 11:52 am IST

Coal, non-fossil fuel sources: Centre lays out plan to meet electricity demand

The minimum additional thermal capacity required to meet projected demand is around 97,000 MW, the government has said.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 08:13 am IST

Massachusetts power outages map: Thousands without electricity amid snowstorm

Massachusetts power outages map: Workers clear snow around South Station during blizzard conditions in Boston, Massachusetts on February 23, 2026. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)