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India’s power demand surges to all-time high
Power

India’s power demand surges to all-time high

Power demand in the country touched an all-time high and crossed the 200 GW mark on Wednesday amid many states…
NTPC declares energy compact goals towards sustainability
Power

NTPC declares energy compact goals towards sustainability

NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generating company under Ministry of Power has become first energy company in energy domain in…
RK Singh reviews progress of energy transition & efficiency
Power

RK Singh reviews progress of energy transition & efficiency

R.K. Singh, Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy chaired a high level meeting to review the progress of various…
Power consumption grows 9.3% in first half of June
Power

Power consumption grows 9.3% in first half of June

Power consumption in the country grew by 9.3% in the first half of June to 55.86 billion units (BU), indicating…
CESL & Ladakh sign MoU to make the UT carbon neutral
Sustainability

CESL & Ladakh sign MoU to make the UT carbon neutral

Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under Ministry of Power has…
Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June
Power

Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June

Power consumption in the country grew at 12.6% in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units (BU), indicating…
EESL ties up with ISHRAE for energy efficient solutions
Power

EESL ties up with ISHRAE for energy efficient solutions

State-owned EESL has partnered with ISHRAE for implementation of energy efficient and clean energy solutions in the heating, ventilation, air…
Power Ministry takes steps towards reduction in coal import
Power

Power Ministry takes steps towards reduction in coal import

Government of India has enabled State governments and UTs by allowing flexibility in utilization of domestic coal amongst power generating…
Power Ministry seek comment on MBED via discussionpaper
Power

Power Ministry seek comment on MBED via discussionpaper

Ministry of Power has circulated discussion Paper on Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) on 1st June 2021 to all concerned…
AIPEF demands scrapping of bidding for DISCOMs in UTs
Power

AIPEF demands scrapping of bidding for DISCOMs in UTs

All India Power Engineers' Federation (AIPEF) demanded scrapping of ongoing bidding for DISCOMs in Union Territories citing serious flaws.
NHPC to acquire 2% stake in Chenab Valley Power Projects
Power

NHPC to acquire 2% stake in Chenab Valley Power Projects

NHPC has got approval of the concerned authority to acquire the entire 2 per cent equity stake of PTC India…
Power Ministry ensures 24×7 power supply to oxygen plants
Power

Power Ministry ensures 24×7 power supply to oxygen plants

Ministry of Power has undertaken a number of pro-active preventive and remedial measures to ensure that there is uninterrupted power…
India’s power consumption grows nearly 45% in April
Power

India’s power consumption grows nearly 45% in April

Power consumption in the country grew nearly 45% in the first half of April to 60.62 billion units (BU) over…
AIPEF urges govt to hold electricity distribution privatisation
Power

AIPEF urges govt to hold electricity distribution privatisation

All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) urged the government to put on hold the privatisation of electricity distribution entities.
Revised estimates for transmission & distribution approved
Power

Revised estimates for transmission & distribution approved

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a major step towards economic development of the…
Demand for electric vehicles in India more than doubled
Renewable Energy

Demand for electric vehicles in India more than doubled

The adoption of electric vehicle by commuters is on the rise in the country as falling prices and government support…
0.88% growth in power consumption in February
Power

0.88% growth in power consumption in February

India's power consumption grew 0.88% in February at 104.73 billion units (BU) due to a slight rise in temperature in…
AIPEF demands to put Electricity Amendment Bill in public
Power

AIPEF demands to put Electricity Amendment Bill in public

The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has demanded that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 must be put in…
Total investments by power PSU to rise 19% to Rs 60,000 cr
Power

Total investments by power PSU to rise 19% to Rs 60,000 cr

Government has increased total investments by eight state-owned power companies, including REC Ltd, by over 19% to Rs 59,990.52 crore…
NTPC shaping well for the future with its diversification plans
Power

NTPC shaping well for the future with its diversification plans

NTPC is shaping up well for the future with its diversification plans and as a responsible corporate, NTPC is committed…
Power Minister inaugurates developmental projects in Bihar
Infrastructure

Power Minister inaugurates developmental projects in Bihar

R.K. Singh, Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy inaugurated various developmental projects and facilities in Bihar, including CSR…
Historic move by government by drafting Rights of Electricity Consumers
Power

Historic move by government by drafting Rights of Electricity Consumers

Power Ministry has drafted Rules providing for Rights of Electricity Consumers for the First Time. Electricity Consumers are the most…
Foundation stone laid for construction of 400kV Transmission Line at Saharsa
Power

Foundation stone laid for construction of 400kV Transmission Line at Saharsa

R. K. Singh, Union Minister of State for Power, laid foundation stone for construction of LILO of Kishenganj-Darbhanga 400kV Transmission…
GTAM to benefit buyers of RE through competitive prices and flexible procurement
Power

GTAM to benefit buyers of RE through competitive prices and flexible procurement

As a first step towards Greening the Indian short term power market, R. K. Singh, the Minister of Power and…
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to give boost to Power Sector: R.K. Singh
Power

Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to give boost to Power Sector: R.K. Singh

R.K. Singh, Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, highlighted the need of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, envisaged by…
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