In order to deploy smart electricity metres in 130 towns and adjacent rural areas covering 1.8 million consumers in the state, Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North Bihar Power Distribution (NBPDCL) and South Bihar Power Distribution (SBPDCL).
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Category: Power & New and Renewable Energy
Punjab may fire up units at Ropar plant
With the demand for power rising up to 12,500 MW, the Punjab Government has decided to restart the operations at two thermal units of Ropar power plant.
Andhra Pradesh emerges front runner in energy efficiency steps
On account of its outstanding performance in the energy sector, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the front runner state at the national level in the field of energy efficiency as per the State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index released by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and NITI Aayog
Chandigarh residents to pay more for power for three months
The UT electricity department has proposed to increase the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) charges up to 10 per cent on the existing tariff, leading the Chandigarh residents to pay more for power for three months
Tata Power joins race for Equis hydropower projects in Sikkim
Tata Power have shown interest in buying two hydroelectric power projects in Sikkim that are owned by Equis Energy. The Asian infrastructure investor company operates and owns 220 MW of hydro assets in Sikkim through a platform called Hydreq.
Tata Power gets shareholdersÂ’ nod to raise Rs 55 billion
Through a special resolution that was passed by the requisite majority at the annual general meeting, Tata Power has sought shareholdersÂ’ approval to raise up to Rs 55 billion through issuance of non-convertible debentures on private placement basis.
GUVNL invites bids to procure 1,000 MW power on short-term basis
In order to procure 1,000 MW power on short-term basis, the state-run Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has invited bids through tariff based competitive bidding.
TelanganaÂ’s power demand rises to 10,428 MW
Yet again in the power sector, Telangana sets a record for the highest ever power demand of 10,429 MW, surpassing its earlier demand of 10,284 MW in March, 2018.
Two mega hydropower plants in Himachal shut
Due to a rise in the level of the silt content in the Satluj River, IndiaÂ’s two mega hydropower plants- 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri plant and 412 MW Rampur Hydro Electric Project- in Himachal Pradesh were shut down temporarily.
449 MW Duggar power project allotted to NHPC
The decision of allotting Duggar hydro electric project with capacity of 449 MW in NHPC for a period of 70 years after completion of which the project will revert to the state government with specified generation capacity was taken at the cabinet meeting.

