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Texas lessons for power sector

March 19, 2021 7:01 pm

Delicensing of power distribution will create an oligopoly ill-equipped to handle extreme weather and solar events

Parliament Budget session to resume today; Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, Triple talaq centre of discussion

Electricity Act: Amendment likely in Monsoon Session

February 27, 2018 2:40 am

The govt is also set to announce a policy on charging stations for electric vehicles across the country as the first set of electric vehicles are expected to be on road within a month.

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Unlearning Economics: Power supply up, tariffs up too

June 24, 2015 5:45 am

Even as plants are idling and there is hardly any uptick in demand, the number of states that have sought a hike in power rates is steadily increasing.

Competition among discoms may trip on power line monopoly

February 16, 2015 2:35 am

Except for a few big cities, distribution network is controlled by state utilities.

Power play

January 23, 2015 7:52 am

Any target-setting on renewable energy driven by Obama’s visit needs to be embedded in a larger discussion of energy policy and planning.

Goyal: Power reforms will be passed in Budget session

January 16, 2015 3:13 am

The government wants to separate the carriage and content operation of existing power discoms.

Jaitley promises ‘reliable, low-cost’ power to city

December 27, 2014 2:35 am

The finance minister illustrated government’s initiatives to provide power at a low cost.

From the gallery: On introduction of the GST bill

December 20, 2014 4:02 am

Lok Sabha passed a resolution condemning the bail granted by a Pakistan court to 26/11 mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Rs 25 lakh fine, jail for convicts of power theft

December 18, 2014 1:16 am

Special electricity court convicted 2 Delhi residents of stealing electricity and sent them to 3 years’ RI.

Draft renewable energy Bill in a month

November 19, 2014 12:49 am

The need for a separate act governing renewable energy was felt in light of the investment crunch the sector is facing owing to ambiguity in the governing policies.