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KSEB specifies new billing method for aided educational institutions running self-financing courses on premises

The KSEB circular is based on a decision taken by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission as part of the interim tariff orders for the State applicable for an eight-month period from November 1 this year.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Water level in Idukki dam remains at low storage mark

Idukki dam's water level remains low, 54.26% of total storage capacity. Catchment areas have not received heavy rainfall, resulting in shortage of 24.48 ft compared to last year. To maintain max storage, power generation at Moolamattom plant kept low. Water level in Mullaperiyar dam crosses 130 ft, currently at 133.75…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

New regulations seek strengthened grievance redressal mechanisms for consumers in power sector

Regulations call for restructuring CGRFs and formation of Internal Grievance Redressal Cells at multiple levels and Consumer Advocacy Cell

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

‘Paying’ for power outages with coins, ward member ‘keeps officials busy

C. Renjith, a Thalavoor panchayat representative, protested frequent power outages in his ward by bringing a sack of coins to the Pattazhy KSEB office. He paid the electricity bills of nine families with coins weighing over 50 kg. KSEB officials blamed the outages on trees, but Renjith's unique protest is…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Cancellation of DBFOO contracts would have required KSEB to pay ₹500 cr. in damages, says govt.

KSEB had to pay ₹500 cr in damages for terminating 4 long-term power supply agreements in DBFOO mode. KSEB filed a review petition before the commission seeking approval for the contracts. Cabinet decided to restore the contracts & APTEL directed KSEB to withdraw petition & file plea before commission. KSEB…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Heavy rain, strong wind cause widespread damage in Thrikkakara

Strong wind and heavy rain caused widespread disruption in Thrikkakara, Chittethukara, Thuthiyoor, and Infopark, damaging vehicles, trees, and houses. A roadside vendor was injured, a church parish hall roof was blown away, and a Bevco outlet suffered damage with customers injured by splintered glass. KSEB intervened in time to restore…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Long-term power contracts: KSEB files plea before Regulatory Commission

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has approached the State Electricity Regulatory Commission seeking its nod for a clutch of long-term power supply contracts totalling 465 MW.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Small industrial units seek exemption from power tariff hike

Kerala MSMEs face hike in power tariff, high interest rates, spiralling prices of raw materials, rise in transport charges, and difficulty in selling finished products. KSEB has sought an increase of over 40 paise, while the average hike for small industries is 18 paise per unit. Ernakulam District Consumer Protection…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

After nine years, this band of engineers anchor a power dream

Seven engineers from college days join forces to launch 4MW hydel power project in Idukki. After nine years of effort, project went on stream last week. Project uses water from Parathode, dam set up at Chathurakkallippara. 10,000 units/month to Adimali Taluk Hospital free of cost. KSEB synchronises voltage/frequency & provides…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

KSEB told to make earnest efforts to recover power bill arrears

The State Electricity Regulatory Commission has reminded the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) that it should make “earnest efforts” to collect the long-pending power bill arrears.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023