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Agriculture-only Discoms: What Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana are changing

Telangana and Maharashtra are separating agricultural consumers and their associated finances from existing distribution companies. Haryana has proposed a similar model

SC allows CERC to frame mkt-coupling regulations, dismisses IEX challenge

The apex court says the challenge is premature as regulations are yet to be notified, while allowing IEX to raise objections after the framework is finalised.

DERC allows Delhi discoms to recover additional power surcharge

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has permitted BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL to recover additional fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge for May 2026 to offset higher costs

India's power consumption grows 11.62% to 166.46 billion units in June

India's power consumption grew by 11.62 per cent to 166.46 billion units (BU) in June compared to the same month last year due to heat wave conditions and late onset of monsoon across the country, which pushed usage of cooling appliances like air conditioners, according to official data. The country's total power consumption was 149.13 BU in June 2025. The peak power demand also jumped to 264.76 GW last month from 242.77GW in June 2025. The southwest monsoon had set over Kerala on June 4, 2026. Generally, the monsoon arrives in Kerala around June 1, which marks the beginning of the southwest monsoon season (June-September). Thereafter, the slow progress of the monsoon in June led to heat wave conditions, which increased the use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers, thereby increasing power demand and consumption, the experts said. They are of the view that power demand will be steady in July, as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a sligh

Tata Power discoms hit by ₹271 crore Odisha govt electricity dues

Tata Power has written to the Odisha chief secretary seeking clearance of dues, warning that unpaid bills are adding to borrowing costs and financial strain

Is electricity the new oil? Why firms are pushing towards electrification

From electric vehicles to battery factories and AI data centres, electrification is emerging as the next frontier of economic growth, but will it do to the world what oil did in the last century?

Weak rains push India extend emergency rule for Tata's Mundra power plant

India has extended emergency provisions to keep Tata Power's Mundra plant running through September amid fears of weak monsoon rains

Central Electricity Authority plans infra to evacuate 60-70 Gw power

The authority is focusing on transmission connectivity for renewable projects while addressing grid stability concerns arising from the rapid integration of clean energy

Energy output up, adequate power available: Rajasthan Energy Minister

Higher domestic generation and new solar-storage projects have reduced Rajasthan's dependence on power exchanges and strengthened supply during peak demand

'Power consumers in India can save ₹2.5 trillion by doubling AC efficiency'

A UC Berkeley study says stricter air-conditioner efficiency standards can reduce peak power demand, lower electricity bills and help India avoid future power shortages

India eyes next leap in power transmission with 1,150 kV UHV integration

India is planning to integrate a 1,150 kV ultra high voltage transmission system into its power grid to support large-scale renewable energy expansion and long-distance power transfer

India's peak power demand hits record 265 GW amid heatwave conditions

The country's peak electricity demand touched a fresh record for the third straight day as severe heatwave conditions continued across several regions

Power ministry working on tariff redesign, tweaking fixed charges

The Centre is considering a national framework to rationalise fixed charges and redesign retail tariffs to improve cost recovery and reduce financial stress for discoms

Geothermal energy has 450 GW power potential in India, says report

CEEW and Project InnerSpace report highlights vast geothermal potential for electricity, cooling and industrial applications across several Indian states

CERC floats idea of capacity market for electricity, calls for comments

Suggested reforms aim to ensure power availability during system stress

REC enters carbon credit market, invites tender for verification work

REC subsidiary RECPDCL has invited bids to empanel agencies for verification and validation work under the Indian Carbon Market framework

India's power grid race: Can supply keep pace with surging demand?

India's power grid handled record demand this summer, but rising heat, renewable growth and industrial expansion are testing whether its infrastructure can keep pace

India's total power consumption grows by 4% to 154 billion units in April

India's power consumption witnessed a 4.04 per cent growth to 153.99 billion units (BU) in April compared to the year-ago period as unseasonal rains subdued power demand, especially in the first half of the month, according to official data. The country's total power consumption was 148.01 BU in April 2025. However, due to the rise in mercury level, which caused heat wave conditions, the power demand rose in the latter part of the month, and the peak power demand jumped to a record high of 256.11 GW last month from 235.32 GW in April 2025. The peak power demand had touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. According to the power ministry, peak power demand may hit 270 GW in the summer of 2026. Last summer, the peak power demand was 242.77 GW, recorded in June 2025, but stayed below the government's estimate of 277 GW. Experts said that power demand and consumption will further increase from May onwards, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected a hars

Nearly 1/3 of peak demand of 256 GW met via renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said that nearly one-third of the record peak demand of over 256 GW earlier this month was met through renewable energy like solar, wind and hydro. The peak power demand touched a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday, April 25, 2026, according to Power Ministry data. Speaking at the Resilient Futures Summit organised by Economist Enterprise, Joshi, the new and renewable energy minister, said that one-third of the peak power generation on 25th April was successfully met through renewable energy. That itself showcases that India is capable of generating and India is capable of handling peak power demand through renewable energy, he pointed out. The minister highlighted that India is investing in grid modernisation, digitisation, and also using AI and digital twins. "I think in the coming days...the generation capacity will also increase," he said. The minister also said that the government is making efforts to translate installed capacity

Peak power demand reaches record 256 GW for second time in 3 days

The country's peak power demand soared to 255.85 GW on Monday, reaching the record level for the second time within three days, driven by intense heatwave conditions that pushed usage of cooling appliances like air-conditioners and desert coolers. The surge in power demand, amid severe heatwave conditions across the north, central and western India, resulted in a significant rise in energy consumption, as users relied on air-conditioners and cooling devices to beat the heat. According to the power ministry data, peak power demand was recorded at 255.85 GW (nearly 256GW) on Monday, which was a tad below the highest-ever peak demand recorded at 256.11 GW on Saturday. Peak power demand started surging in the second half of this month and touched 252.07 GW on April 24. The power ministry on Tuesday said, "India has successfully met its all-time highest peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW on 25th April 2026 at 15:38 hrs without any shortage, while simultaneously maintaining electricity