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Non-installation of quality meters: Industrialists’ body seeks penalty relief from PSPCL
3 weeks ago

Non-installation of quality meters: Industrialists’ body seeks penalty relief from PSPCL

Hindustan Times  

A delegation from the Federation of Industrial and Commercial Organization met with chief engineer Jagdev Singh Hans of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited central zone to discuss grievances related to notices issued for the non-installation of quality meters. This penalty, FICO delegation argued, is an undue burden on industries, especially those who have already consented to rent quality meters but …

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90% households in Punjab were reported to be receiving zero power bills
3 months, 2 weeks ago

90% households in Punjab were reported to be receiving zero power bills

Hindustan Times  

In 2022, when Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann took office, a significant concern for more than 3 crore people of Punjab was whether the newly-formed state government would provide 300 units of free electricity from the first month. Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said 90% of the consumers in the state are enjoying free electricity. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

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Amid surge in power demand, four thermal units trip in Punjab
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid surge in power demand, four thermal units trip in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Adding to the woes of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited in the current paddy season, four thermal units — one each at Talwandi Sabo thermal power plant and Lehra Mohabbat thermal plant and two units of Ropar thermal have tripped on boiler faults pushing the PSPCL in a tight spot. Snags in the four units resulted in 1330 MW …

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Relief for PSPCL as power demand dips by 5,000 MW
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Relief for PSPCL as power demand dips by 5,000 MW

Hindustan Times  

The power demand in Punjab has dipped by 5,000 megawatts, giving much-needed relief to the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. A senior PSPCL official said all thermal units in the state as well as the private sector were running at half load due to the low demand. Until recently, the searing heatwave and paddy transplantation had pushed the state’s peak …

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Punjab: As power demand peaks, clamour for free power policy review grows
6 months, 1 week ago

Punjab: As power demand peaks, clamour for free power policy review grows

Hindustan Times  

The continuous spell of searing heat has pushed Punjab’s power demand to an all-time high prompting the All India Power Engineers Federation to request Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann to take immediate measures to avoid power grid disturbance. During the first 16 days of June, Punjab’s power demand increased by 43% compared to the corresponding period last year. As per …

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As mercury rises, Punjab’s April power consumption up 10%
7 months, 3 weeks ago

As mercury rises, Punjab’s April power consumption up 10%

Hindustan Times  

Patiala In April 2023, the power consumption stood at 4,187 MU, a Punjab State Power Corporation Limited data showed. Punjab’s power consumption rose around 10% to 4,595 million units in April as compared to the corresponding period last year due rise in temperature. In April 2023, the power consumption stood at 4,187 MU, a Punjab State Power Corporation Limited data …

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PSPCL supplies highest ever power of 34L units on Sept 9
1 year, 3 months ago

PSPCL supplies highest ever power of 34L units on Sept 9

Hindustan Times  

Power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Sunday said Punjab State Power Corporation Limited supplied record 34.27 lakh units of power on September 9 as the power demand during the entire day was around 14,400 MW. Giving information here, the minister said before monsoon this year, the highest power supply on June 23 was 34.25 lakh units. He said due to …

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Punjab’s power demand shoots up by 25% with rising temperatures
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab’s power demand shoots up by 25% with rising temperatures

Hindustan Times  

Patiala While the maximum temperatures in Punjab and Haryana have been hovering above normal limits for several days, minimum temperatures too had registered an increase. Even as farmers fear crop loss due to above-normal temperature this season, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited officials are also worried as the power demand has shot up by 25% this February as compared to …

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PSPCL penalised for not resolving Ludhiana resident’s plaint on inflated bill
1 year, 11 months ago

PSPCL penalised for not resolving Ludhiana resident’s plaint on inflated bill

Hindustan Times  

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited to pay ₹7,000 compensation to a Ludhiana resident for issuing inflated bill. The forum, headed by president Sanjeev Batra, directed the PSPCL to redress the grievance of the complainant regarding the bill dated August 03, 2018, by applying relevant provisions of the Supply Code and to …

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Power Cuts Adds to Woes of Punjab Residents Grappling With Heatwave, Coal Shortage to Blame
2 years, 7 months ago

Power Cuts Adds to Woes of Punjab Residents Grappling With Heatwave, Coal Shortage to Blame

News 18  

In Punjab, it’s power play of a different kind as residents sweat it out due to the searing heatwave and coal shortage. Owing to severe coal shortage, two units each of the Ropar and Talwandi Sabo thermal plants have been shut, while one unit of Goindwal Sahib thermal plant has also been closed down. To make up for the gap, …

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Here's why Punjab govt's free power scheme will only benefit a section of consumers
2 years, 8 months ago

Here's why Punjab govt's free power scheme will only benefit a section of consumers

India Today  

The Punjab government has finally announced the launch of its free power scheme. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while announcing the scheme, urged general category consumers to consume less power in order to reap the benefits of the free power units scheme. Opposition parties target AAP Opposition parties such as the Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP, which had previously expressed …

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Punjab industry cries foul as power shutdown extended by a day
3 years, 5 months ago

Punjab industry cries foul as power shutdown extended by a day

Hindustan Times  

Manufacturers in Punjab on Wednesday condemned the decision of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited to extend the three-day shutdown on industrial units by a day. A delegation of industry bodies from various parts of Punjab met the PSPCL managing director seeking a breather, but to no avail. Also, a delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry and other bodies …

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Protests Over Outages in Punjab; PSPCL Asks Govt Offices to Switch Off ACs, Use Power Judiciously
3 years, 5 months ago

Protests Over Outages in Punjab; PSPCL Asks Govt Offices to Switch Off ACs, Use Power Judiciously

News 18  

Punjab is reeling under a severe power crisis in peak summer season, with unscheduled and long outages leading to protests by consumers in various parts of the state. The state-owned Punjab State Power Corporation Limited admitted it was facing a problem in meeting the demand of more than 14,500 Plus MW as temperatures continue to soar in the state. Era …

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