electricity supply Archives

14 Sep

Punjab Meets Highest-Ever 17,423 MW Power Demand Without Any Power Cuts: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabelectricity supply, power demand, PSPCL, Punjab, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, thermal plant

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has met its highest-ever electricity demand of 17,423 MW without imposing any power cuts due to shortage, while maintaining 24x7 power supply across the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors. Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said the achievement came amid a sharp rise in electricity demand this year and highlighted the state’s preparedness and power generation capacity in meeting the unprecedented requirement. Addressing a press conference at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Ludhiana on Monday, Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said, “From 7 AM yesterday, 13 September, until now, no power cuts due to electricity shortage…

Panchkula Zone Power Consumers to Get Quick Grievance Redressal with Special Meetings Scheduled for July

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBilling dispute, Consumer forum, electricity supply, grievance redressal, Panchkula News

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) has released the schedule for its Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum proceedings for July 2026 to ensure reliable, high-voltage, and uninterrupted power supply. Aimed at achieving complete consumer satisfaction, these special sessions are designed to resolve ongoing public complaints quickly. The redressal meetings are scheduled to take place on July 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the UHBVN Headquarters, Vidyut Sadan, Sector-14, Panchkula. An official spokesperson for the power corporation stated that the forum will address grievances from consumers residing across Kurukshetra, Ambala, Panchkula, Kaithal,…

B.C. Introduces Competitive Power Allocation for AI and Data Centres to Manage Rising Demand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canadaartificial intelligence, B.C. Hydro, British Columbia, data centres, electricity supply

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): The British Columbia government has rolled out a new electricity allocation system requiring data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) companies to compete for power as demand from energy-intensive industries continues to grow. Under the new framework, B.C. Hydro will distribute electricity to high-load sectors through a competitive bidding process. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said the move is aimed at ensuring the stability of the provincial power grid while supporting sustainable economic growth. B.C. Hydro president and CEO Charlotte Mitha said a structured process is essential to manage the surge in large power requests from AI firms and…