'Congratulations': UP energy minister lauds discom employees after state supplies highest electricity in history
2 years, 7 months ago

'Congratulations': UP energy minister lauds discom employees after state supplies highest electricity in history

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Amidst the ongoing power crisis in India, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd supplied 25,348 MW of electricity on Saturday – the highest ever in the history of the state. This comes only less than two weeks after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath underscored the “huge need” for reforms in the energy sector. In April increased demand for power due to worsening heatwave conditions and dwindling power generation due to coal shortage in thermal plants as well as forced closure of some units for technical reasons, had compounded the power crisis in Uttar Pradesh that began with the onset of summer. Apart from mobilizing 400MW Hydro power from Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh, 325MW of power was received from Madhya Pradesh, 283MW from Rajasthan and 430 to 950MW power was arranged through bidding.

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Proposed privatisation: Power men in U.P. to wear black armbands in protest
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Proposed privatisation: Power men in U.P. to wear black armbands in protest

Hindustan Times  

Electricity department employees, including engineers, across Uttar Pradesh will wear black armbands on Tuesday in protest against the proposed privatisation of two power distribution companies, demanding a thorough review of the privatisation experiments in Agra and Greater Noida before implementing similar measures elsewhere. Power employees are demanding a thorough review of the privatisation experiments in Agra and Greater Noida before …

UPPCL to launch state-wide campaign to combat electricity theft
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UPPCL to launch state-wide campaign to combat electricity theft

Hindustan Times  

The UP Power Corporation Ltd will launch a state-wide campaign to curb electricity theft after identifying feeders with significant losses, aiming to reduce losses and improve its financial health. For Representation Only Corporation chairman Ashish Kumar Goyel issued directions to the officials in a meeting here on Tuesday. “Identify feeder-wise areas with a higher likelihood of theft and launch a …

UPPCL revenue recovery takes a hit despite sale of 24% more energy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UPPCL revenue recovery takes a hit despite sale of 24% more energy

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Amid its ongoing financial struggles, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has flagged 37 of its 40 zones where the revenue recovery rate per unit decreased since the last year despite it selling 24% more energy to users during the same period. Kanpur’s KESCO showed a decline of 84 paise per unit, the highest of all discoms in the state …

Ensure uninterrupted power supply as per roster, says UP energy minister
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ensure uninterrupted power supply as per roster, says UP energy minister

Hindustan Times  

Energy minister AK Sharma on Tuesday instructed UP Power Corporation Ltd officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply in all areas of the state as per the schedule and provide additional power where there are extra cuts to compensate. He said that to ensure 24-hour power supply in the state, all personnel must curb power theft and reduce line losses, as …

At 16,078 MW, power demand goes past capacity, a unit of Talwandi Sabo plant shuts
6 months ago

At 16,078 MW, power demand goes past capacity, a unit of Talwandi Sabo plant shuts

Hindustan Times  

The continuous spell of the searing heatwave coupled with paddy transplantation pushed Punjab’s peak power demand beyond its maximum supply capacity of 16,000 megawatts on Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the state recorded 16,078 MW of power demand, crossing the capacity of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. According to the PSPCL, the state’s own generation, when the …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

UP Power Corporation Ltd chairman Ashish Kumar Goel directed officials to review electricity supply in the state, on Friday. For representation only According to him adequate arrangements for resources, including availability of sufficient gangs, trailers, transformers, etc., are being made to rectify local faults in the shortest possible time and normalise the electricity supply. In the history of the Power …

Arvind Kejriwal hails power supply in Delhi amid record demand, jabs BJP-ruled UP, Haryana
7 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal hails power supply in Delhi amid record demand, jabs BJP-ruled UP, Haryana

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's peak power demand hit an all time high of 8000 megawatts on Wednesday afternoon, Discom official said, amid several heatwave in the national capital. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said BJP-ruled states have been witnessing power cuts of 10-12 hours for the last 2-3 days. “Today at around 3:42 pm, Delhi’s peak power demand clocked 8000 MW, the highest …

Peak demand in UP is anticipated to reach 31,585 MW
9 months, 1 week ago

Peak demand in UP is anticipated to reach 31,585 MW

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: The annual peak demand in Uttar Pradesh is projected to reach 31,917 MW, making it the second-highest in the country after Maharashtra, which is expected to experience a peak demand of 32,640 MW in 2024-25, as per a recent report released by the Central Electricity Authority. According to the report - ‘Anticipated Energy Requirement and Peak Demand for 2023-25- …

UPPCL achieves 45% surge in revenue collection for Nov
1 year ago

UPPCL achieves 45% surge in revenue collection for Nov

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited successfully increased its revenue collection by 45% in November of this year compared to the same month the previous year, marking a significant achievement. Representational photo UPPCL chairman Ashish Kumar Goel said on Monday, “In November this year, we achieved a revenue of ₹5400 crore, compared to ₹3718 crore in November 2022, representing …

Andhra Pradesh Met the Highest Power Demand of More Than 262 MU During Summer
1 year, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Met the Highest Power Demand of More Than 262 MU During Summer

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has embarked on an ambitious journey to bolster the power supply to industries and ensure sustainability in the power sector. Special chief secretary to the energy department, K Vijayanand, said AP is proactively enhancing industrial power supply to accommodate rising industrial activities. He said that in collaboration with EESL, the energy department is keen on …

UPPCL bosses to call users urging them to clear power dues
1 year, 3 months ago

UPPCL bosses to call users urging them to clear power dues

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd on Friday launched a state-wide campaign to telephonically contact and ask consumers to pay their electricity dues, besides finding out and speedily disposing of their complaints, if any. UPPCL bosses to call users urging them to clear power dues This drive, according to UPPCL chairman Ashish Kumar Goel, will continue uninterruptedly till September 30 …

CM Yogi Adityanath directs UPPCL chief, energy minister to ensure no 'power shortage' in state
1 year, 6 months ago

CM Yogi Adityanath directs UPPCL chief, energy minister to ensure no 'power shortage' in state

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh news: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday discussed issues related to electricity distribution in the state with Energy Minister AK Sharma and president of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited M Devraj, and directed them to ensure there is no power shortage. The chief minister expressed displeasure over undeclared power cuts and said, "Wherever there is a transformer damage, …

UPERC may not revise power tariff for fourth consecutive year
1 year, 7 months ago

UPERC may not revise power tariff for fourth consecutive year

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh Regulatory Commission, which may issue the power tariff order for the year 2023-24 by the weekend after a prolonged exercise, is unlikely to make any tariff revision despite discoms’ demand, people in the know of things said. UPERC has been insisting that discoms should increase their income, improve their efficiency by reducing line losses, and not through …

Meeting UP electricity regulator’s deadline for meters on power staff’s premises may be a tall order in poll year
3 years, 4 months ago

Meeting UP electricity regulator’s deadline for meters on power staff’s premises may be a tall order in poll year

Hindustan Times  

Taking a serious view of non-implementation of its earlier directions on installation of energy meters on the premises of power personnel till date, the UP Electricity Regulatory Commission has set a deadline for UP Power Corporation Ltd to complete the task by the end of the current financial year. A senior energy department official, however, said: “Considering the fact that …

Uttarakhand announces free electricity scheme ahead of assembly elections
3 years, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand announces free electricity scheme ahead of assembly elections

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government has announced up to 100 units of free electricity every month to domestic consumers. Cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat, who was given the additional charge of energy and renewable energy in the state on Wednesday, made the announcement soon after a meeting of senior officials of the department. The minister also rejected the speculation that the scheme …

UP government to install 670 MW rooftop solar capacity across 5 cities by 2024
4 years, 5 months ago

UP government to install 670 MW rooftop solar capacity across 5 cities by 2024

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday said it has set a target of installing 670 megawatts of rooftop solar capacity across five "religious" cities of the state by 2024. The government will also provide a subsidy of Rs 1,332 crore for the installation of rooftop solar projects in Ayodhya, Mathura, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj, Minister for Department of Additional Sources …

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