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  • Uptick in financial exercise expenses up energy consumption

    The nation’s energy consumption recorded at 4.5 per cent rise in December at 110.34 billion models (BU), over the year-ago month, as per Power Ministry information. In December 2020, consumption was 105.62 BU, in opposition to 101.08 BU in December 2019.
    Experts are of the view that energy consumption in addition to demand has grown at a gentle tempo in December with enchancment in financial actions throughout the nation.
    However, they expressed issues over rising circumstances of COVID-19 within the nation which can compel states to impose native lockdown restrictions, which will have an effect on industrial and industrial energy demand in addition to consumption as had occurred after the second wave hit the nation in April 2021.
    Peak energy demand met or highest provide in a day rose to 183.39 GW in December 2021 in comparison with 182.78 GW in December 2020 and 170.49 GW in December 2019.
    In November this 12 months, the facility consumption grew by 2.6 per cent to 99.37 BU. Last 12 months in November, energy consumption stood at 96.88 BU and in the identical month in 2019, it was at 93.94 BU.
    The nation’s energy consumption had grown by 3.3 per cent in October this 12 months to 112.79 BU, in comparison with 109.17 BU in the identical month final 12 months.

    Many states had imposed lockdown restrictions after the second wave of the pandemic hit the nation in April this 12 months and affected the restoration in industrial and industrial energy demand as states began imposing restrictions within the latter a part of the month. Curbs had been progressively lifted because the variety of COVID circumstances fell.
    Power consumption witnessed 6.6 per cent year-on-year development in May this 12 months at 108.80 BU, regardless of a low base of 102.08 BU in the identical month of 2020.
    In June, it grew almost 9 per cent to 114.48 BU, in comparison with 105.08 BU in the identical month final 12 months. In July, it rose to 123.72 BU from 112.14 BU in the identical month a 12 months in the past.
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  • Power consumption up 1.3% in first 10 days of December

    Power consumption grew by 1.3 per cent within the first ten days of this month to 34.23 billion items (BU) over the identical interval a yr in the past, in response to information from the Power Ministry.
    In 2020, energy consumption was 33.78 BU throughout December 1 to 10. In the whole month of December 2020, consumption was 105.62 BU, up from 101.08 BU in December 2019. Experts are of the view that energy consumption in addition to demand would develop at a gentle tempo in December with enchancment in financial actions throughout the nation.
    During the primary 10 days of December this yr, the height energy demand met or the best provide in a day, touched 169.12 Gigawatt (GW) in comparison with 165.42 GW in the identical interval in 2020. The peak energy demand met in December 2020 was 182.78 GW up from 170.49 GW in December 2019.
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  • Amid coal scarcity, energy consumption up 3% in first 15 days of Oct

    The nation’s energy consumption grew 3.35 per cent within the first half of October to 57.22 billion items, exhibiting restoration amid coal scarcity at electrical energy era crops, as per Power Ministry knowledge.
    Last 12 months throughout October 1-15, energy consumption stood at 55.36 BU which was increased than 49.66 BU in the identical interval in 2019. Amid the coal scarcity at energy crops, the height energy scarcity moderated to 986 MW on October 15 in sharp distinction to 11,626 MW on October 7. It is to be famous that the 11,626 MW peak energy scarcity on October 7 was the best in the course of the first half of this month. Earlier this week, the ability ministry had said that the capability of items underneath outage because of low coal shares lowered from 11 GW on October 12 to five GW on October 14.
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  • India’s energy consumption up 9.3% to twenty-eight.08 bn models in 1st week of August

    India’s energy consumption grew 9.3 per cent within the first week of August to twenty-eight.08 billion models (BU) resulting from improved financial actions after easing of lockdown curbs by states, in keeping with energy ministry information.
    During August 1-7 in 2020, the ability consumption was 25.69 BU. It was 25.18 BU throughout August 1 to 7 in 2019.
    In your complete month of August final yr, the ability consumption was 109.21 BU, decrease than 111.52 BU in the identical month in 2019.
    Experts say the restoration in energy demand and consumption within the first week of August 2021 is constant and would additional enhance as many states have eased lockdown restrictions for enhancing financial actions.
    They stated energy demand in addition to consumption would see enchancment resulting from greater industrial and industrial demand in coming days however the one worry is one other wave of pandemic which can dampen this restoration.

    The industrial and industrial energy demand and consumption acquired affected April onwards this yr resulting from lockdown restrictions imposed by states.
    There are fears of one other wave of the pandemic which can lead to lockdown restrictions hitting industrial and industrial demand of energy within the nation, in keeping with specialists.
    Peak energy demand met or the very best provide in a day stood at 188.59GW within the first week of August, which is 14 per cent greater than 165.42 GW in the identical interval final yr.
    The peak energy demand met in your complete month of August 2020 was 167.52GW, which was decrease than 177.52 in the identical month in 2019, displaying the influence of pandemic on energy demand.
    The authorities had imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020 to comprise the unfold of coronavirus.
    The lockdown was eased in a phased method, nevertheless it had hit the financial and industrial actions and resulted in decrease industrial and industrial demand for electrical energy within the nation.
    April 2021 noticed year-on-year progress of practically 38.5 per cent. The second wave of COVID-19 began in the midst of April this yr and affected the restoration in industrial and industrial energy demand as states began imposing restrictions within the latter a part of the month.
    Power consumption within the nation witnessed 6.6 per cent year-on-year progress in May at 108.80 BU regardless of a low base of 102.08 BU in the identical month of 2020.
    As per the newest information, energy consumption in June grew practically 9 per cent to 114.48 BU, in comparison with 105.08 BU in the identical month final yr.
    Power consumption in July this yr grew practically 11 per cent to 124.42 BU in comparison with 112.14BU in the identical month a yr in the past.
    Power consumption in February this yr was recorded at 103.25 BU, in comparison with 103.81 BU a yr in the past.

    In March this yr, energy consumption grew practically 22 per cent to 120.63 BU, in comparison with 98.95 BU in the identical month of 2020.
    After a spot of six months, energy consumption had recorded 4.6 per cent year-on-year progress in September 2020, and 11.6 per cent in October 2020. In November, energy consumption progress slowed to three.12 per cent, primarily resulting from early onset of winters.
    In December, it grew 4.5 per cent, whereas this was 4.4 per cent greater in January 2021.

  • Power consumption grows practically 10% to 115.39 BU in June

    Power consumption within the nation grew by practically 10 per cent in June to 115.39 billion models (BU) in comparison with a 12 months in the past, however continues to be decrease than the pre-COVID degree, based on energy ministry information.
    Power consumption had slumped to 105.08 BU in June 2020, primarily as a consequence of fewer financial actions amid COVID-induced restrictions.
    Notwithstanding the advance, the facility consumption in June 2021 continues to be decrease than June 2019 (pre-COVID degree), when it was at 117.98 BU.
    On a month-on-month foundation energy consumption grew by 4.7 per cent in June in comparison with 110.17 BU in May this 12 months.
    Experts are of the view that the restoration in energy demand and consumption in June this 12 months remained not as gradual as was anticipated in view of the forecast of early onset of Monsoon within the second half of the month.
    They mentioned, if the monsoon had lined all the nation sooner than the conventional schedule as per climate forecasts, the restoration in energy consumption and demand would have been even slower.
    They have exuded confidence that the facility consumption in addition to demand will present quick restoration and hopefully obtain pre-COVID ranges from July onwards.

    The business and industrial energy demand and consumption additionally received affected April onwards this 12 months due lockdown restrictions imposed by states to comprise the lethal virus amid a raging second wave.
    The specialists are of the view that because the variety of every day COVID-19 optimistic instances have declined throughout the nation and states have eased the lockdown restrictions, the business and industrial demand of energy is certain to see an uptick July onwards.
    Peak energy demand met or the very best provide in a day witnessed a development of over 16 per cent in June at 191.51 GW (recorded on June 30) in comparison with 164.98 GW in June 2020. The peak energy demand was 182.45 GW in the identical month in 2019.
    Former Union Power Secretary S N Sahai on Wednesday tweeted: “Today (June 30) All India peak demand touched an all time high of 191,243 MW at 12:46 PM against earlier high of 189,644 MW on 31st Jan 2021. Yesterday, All India Energy met (peak power demand met) also reached all time high of 4303 Million Units (on 29th June 2021) surpassing previous high of 4161 MU on 8th April 2021.”

    According to the most recent information, the facility consumption was recorded at 4,384 million models (MU) on June 30, 2021, which is an all-time excessive every day electrical energy consumption within the nation.
    Last 12 months, the federal government had imposed a lockdown on March 25, to comprise the unfold of coronavirus. The lockdown was eased in a phased method, however had hit the financial and business actions and resulted in decrease business and industrial demand for electrical energy within the nation.
    Power consumption in April 2021, noticed year-on-year development of practically 38.5 per cent. The second wave of COVID-19 began in the midst of April this 12 months and affected the restoration in business and industrial energy demand as states began imposing restrictions within the latter a part of the month.
    Power consumption within the nation witnessed a 7.9 per cent year-on-year development in May at 110.17 billion models (BU) regardless of a low base of 102.08 BU in the identical month of 2020.
    In May this 12 months, peak energy demand met or the very best provide in a day touched the very best degree of 168.78 GW and recorded a development of over 1.5 per cent over 166.22 GW (peak met) recorded in the identical month in 2020.
    Power consumption in February this 12 months (bissextile year) was recorded at 103.25 BU in comparison with 103.81 BU a 12 months in the past.
    In March this 12 months, energy consumption grew practically 22 per cent to 120.63 BU, in comparison with 98.95 BU in the identical month of 2020.
    After a niche of six months, energy consumption had recorded a 4.6 per cent year-on-year development in September 2020, and 11.6 per cent in October 2020.
    In November 2020, the facility consumption development slowed to three.12 per cent, primarily as a result of early onset of winters.
    In December 2020, it grew by 4.5 per cent, whereas this was 4.4 per cent larger in January 2021.

  • Power consumption grows almost 19% in May

    Power consumption within the nation grew by round 19 per cent within the first fortnight of May to 51.67 billion items (BU) over the identical interval final yr, exhibiting restoration in industrial and industrial demand of electrical energy, in accordance with the Power Ministry information.
    Power consumption within the first fortnight of May 2020 was 43.55 BU. The energy consumption in the complete month of May final yr was 102.08 BU.
    The energy consumption in April grew almost 40 per cent to 118.08 BU.

  • As demand recovers in Apr, energy consumption grows 41%

    Power consumption within the nation grew 41 per cent in April 2021 to 119.27 billion models (BU) over the identical month final 12 months, exhibiting strong restoration in industrial and industrial demand of electrical energy, in keeping with energy ministry information.
    Power consumption in April final 12 months was recorded at 84.55 BU.
    On the opposite hand, peak energy demand met, which is the best provide in a day, in the course of the first half of this month remained properly above the best report of 132.20 GW in April 2020.
    During April this 12 months, peak energy demand met or the best provide in a day touched the best degree of 182.55 GW and recorded a progress of practically 38 per cent over 132.73 GW recorded in the identical month in 2020.
    Power consumption in April final 12 months had dropped to 84.55 BU from 110.11 BU in the identical month in 2019. This occurred primarily due to fewer financial actions following the imposition of lockdown by the federal government within the final week of March 2020 to include the unfold of lethal COVID-19. Similarly, peak energy demand met or the best energy provide in a day additionally slumped to 132.73 GW in April final 12 months from 176.81 GW in the identical month in 2019, exhibiting the affect of lockdown.

  • Raipur: Chief Minister gave strict instructions for not issuing lump sum bills to consumers on stored power consumption

    Benefit of slab exemption and payment facility in installment

    Chief Minister directed to immediately remove the problem faced by consumers due to spot billing in Narayanpur district

    Executive Engineer and Junior Engineer of Narayanpur removed

    Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has given strict instructions to the officials of the Electricity Distribution Company not to issue a lump sum electricity bill to consumers on the stored electricity consumption. In this regard, in some areas of the state, especially in the villages of Vananchal, where consumers could not get meter reading, a complaint was received about the issue of lump sum electricity bill on stored consumption through spot billing. Taking this complaint seriously, the Chief Minister has directed the officials of the power distribution company to take corrective action immediately. The Chief Minister has clearly directed that no electricity consumption should be billed to any consumer. While issuing the electricity bill, the consumer must be given the benefit of slab exemption and the facility to pay the amount of the actual electricity bill in installments. 

     It is worth mentioning that Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel had received a complaint regarding meter reading spot billing in some villages of Narayanpur district like Dholgaon, Bijli Palki, Bakulwahi Sulanga, Sagnitrai Kerala, Palia, Guria, Karlak, Mahaka and Devgaon. Confusion has been created among the villagers by looking at a lump sum amount of Rs. When the Chief Minister summoned a response from the officials of the Electricity Distribution Company in connection with this complaint, it was discovered that meter reading spot billing was done in the said village for the first time. Since the bill appears on the spot in spot billing, this situation has been created. The Department is in the process of revising the spot billing. The benefit of slab exemption and payment of bills in installments will also be provided to rural consumers. The villagers of the said villages will be issued revised bills. 

    Superintending Engineer Kanker has clarified that the villagers need not be disturbed by seeing the bill printed during spot billing. Amended bills will be issued giving the benefit of slab exemption to the villagers. Superintendent Engineer, Kanker gave an example in this regard, stating that Mr. Kaldev, a resident of Bakulwahi village, has a bill of about 61 thousand without slab, which has been changed to just Rs. 62 after slab exemption. Therefore, consumers will not be issued wrong bills under any circumstances. After coming to the notice of management
    , instructions have been issued to release all bills immediately after slab exemption and payment facility for installments . For this the
    consumer does not even need to come to the power office. Bills will be issued after slab exemption in bills.

    Executive Engineer and Junior Engineer of Narayanpur removed

     On the instructions of the Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, in the investigation of meter reading spot billing in Narayanpur district, due to negligence in following the instructions of the management, the executive engineer and junior engineer there were removed with immediate effect and they were shifted to Ambikapur. The order has been issued.

    Executive Director Jagdalpur reached Narayanpur on 22 September to investigate complaints of meter reading spot billing in Narayanpur district. During investigation, he found that the management instructions regarding issue of electricity bill were not fully followed, which led to confusion among rural consumers. In this case, prima facie the Executive Engineer and Junior Engineer have been shifted to Ambikapur after being found guilty of negligence.