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Peak power demand touches 7,398 MW, highest this year
July 22, 2023 2:43 am
While it clocked 3,186 MW in areas being serviced by the BRPL, the peak power demand in the BYPL’s area was clocked at 1,670 MW, according to sources.
Power scheme audit latest chapter in Delhi LG-AAP govt tussle
April 19, 2023 2:21 am
The latest tussle over the issue was triggered after Special Secretary (Power) Ravi Dhawan Tuesday gave directions to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) to conduct a Special Audit of Distribution Companies (discoms) to assess whether the subsidy reached its intended beneficiaries — that is the city’s poor — “in the most transparent and efficient way” for all financial years between 2016 and 2022.
Electricity in Gujarat to get costlier this month, second hike this year
April 19, 2023 7:10 am
The govt had put the fuel surcharge on hold ahead of the state polls last year
Peak power demand could outstrip last year’s summer high in Delhi
March 15, 2023 8:49 am
Power minister Atishi Tuesday held a review meeting on the action plan with officials of power department and three discoms — Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.
No plans to change Delhi power subsidy scheme, says Atishi
March 14, 2023 9:40 am
Officials in Raj Niwas said the L-G had not suggested that subsidies be removed but only that they be given to those who deserve them.
7 lakh people may be affected if Delhi govt sets 3KW cap on power subsidy
March 13, 2023 8:29 am
Power Minister Atishi, in a recent interview with The Indian Express had said, "They get multiple such policy proposals from the departments. But, as of now, no change was being planned in the current power subsidy model, where people opt for it if they want it.”
Power ministry seeks enquiry against DERC member for ‘proved misbehaviour’
February 24, 2023 8:56 am
The Delhi government has come under fire over “freebies” from the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on several occasions.
Through roofs, in drawing rooms: Delhi electric poles lose out to encroachment
February 20, 2023 7:36 am
According to data shared by sources in the discoms, 54 people, including children, died and 250 sustained burns due to electrocution between 2015 and 2022. Over 500 accidents, including fires, have been reported over the past few years due to encroachments.
Delhi to raise power generation capacity by 6,000 MW: Sisodia
February 10, 2023 1:46 am
The aim was also to ensure an uninterrupted 24x7 electricity supply for citizens and meet the growing power demand, he added, even as he emphasised on faster adoption of rooftop solar panels by Delhi government offices, schools and other buildings, as per the city's new solar policy.
What Delhi’s power subsidy reveals about India’s revdi culture
December 01, 2022 1:11 pm
That state governments subsidise such large sections of the populace and that so many affluent households are unwilling to give up subsidies, indicates the appeal and acceptance of a culture of doles at both the demand and supply ends of the equation. It is neither a function of household income, of state's finances, nor targeting the deserving
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