Arvind Kejriwal`s New Year gift to Delhiites - power rates cut by 50% in lower slabs

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 16:08

After fulfilling his party`s promise of providing free supply of 700 litres of water everyday for Delhi households, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday gave Delhiites a perfect New Year gift by slashing electricity charges and promising further revision of power tariffs.

HC asks electricity cos to form squads to detect power theft

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 12:34

The Bombay High Court has asked electricity distribution companies and police to form special squads to detect power thefts in Maharashtra.

Power companies ask govt to extend coal supply beyond scheduled time

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 15:36

The development follows the Cabinet Committee on Investment recently asking for meeting timelines for signing of FSA for 78,000 MW capacity.

Power cos including DB Power, DVC yet to sign FSAs

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 14:55

Some of the power producers, including Damodar Valley Corp, DB Power and Mahagenco, are yet to enter into fuel supply pacts with CIL, amid CCI asking for meeting timelines for signing of FSA for 78,000 MW capacity.

Policy on surplus coal likely in a month: Plan Comm

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 15:35

Under coal swapping, the private power companies will be allowed to use excess coal from captive mines, allocated to the company for one of its project, for another.

'Some power cos reluctant to sign fuel pacts with CIL'

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 14:05

Some power producers are still reluctant to enter into fuel supply pacts with Coal India (CIL) as they don't have long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with them which is mandatory for signing of fuel pacts.

Subsidies for power distribution cos to rise to Rs 60,000 cr

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 15:52

Subsidies for state-run power distribution companies are projected to rise to a staggering Rs 60,000 crore by the end of this fiscal even after benefits from financial restructuring, says a research report.

Coal India tweaks model FSA to allow inter-plant fuel transfer

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 10:37

Coal India Ltd has modified the model fuel supply agreement (FSA) meant for new power plants, allowing inter-power plant transfer of coal by power companies.

Power companies may get nod to pass cost borne to meet coal shortage

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 23:00

The government may allow power companies to meet any shortfall of coal through their choice and pass the increased cost to end consumers, if Coal India fails to supply the committed quantity.

Crisil sees power demand growth at a tepid 6.2% in 12th Plan

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 21:25

Tepid demand from industrial and commercial segments will result in electricity generation companies facing pressure on returns during the 12th Plan period, leading to slower growth, Crisil said Wednesday.

Power companies extend working day to provide better service

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 15:28

With an aim to offer better service to consumers in Bihar, power holding companies in the state have decided to extend their working day by a day.

Deepak Parekh headed power panel to meet next week

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 19:34

A panel headed by HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh will meet next week with the representatives of Tata Power, Adani Power and state distribution companies to break the logjam over increase in electricity tariff from power plants being fed with imported coal.