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Smart meter roll-out on TOTEX mode likely to be put on hold

The State government has reportedly decided not to go ahead with the roll-out of smart electricity meters on TOTEX mode.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Inkel group turnover crosses ₹100 crore

INKEL Group, Kerala Govt. project mgmt. consultancy, reported Rs. 102.89 cr turnover for FY 2022-23. Net profit increased 1009% to Rs. 12.87 Cr. Significant improvements in projects like CCRC & GMC, Ernakulam. Subsidiary companies INKID & INKEL-EKK declared interim dividend of Rs 20.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Regulatory Commission nod for KSEB proposal to implement one-time settlement scheme for recovery of arrears

A Kerala State Electricity Board proposal to implement a one-time settlement scheme (OTS-2023) for recovering arrears has received the nod from the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

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SC posts SNC-Lavalin case for hearing on September 12

SC lists SNC Lavalin corruption case appeals against discharge of Kerala CM for Sept 12 hearing. CBI, accused seek parity of treatment. Appeals filed since Jan 2018. SC cautioned CBI to bolster appeal with strong arguments. Case concerns Rs. 86.25 cr loss in KSEB contract with Lavalin. CM discharged by…

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

KERC to hold hearing on rate revision for electricity distribution works on July 18

KERC holds public hearing on KSEB's proposal to hike electricity distribution rates. Rates for LT single-phase & three-phase service connections up to 25 kW to be revised. Hearing to be held on July 18, online/in-person attendance options available. Public can also convey opinions/suggestions via email.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Water level in Idukki reservoir inches up by 7 ft in three days

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

KSERC’s scrapping of power contracts scuttles KSEB’s electricity management plans

A recent order by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) cancelling a long-term power purchase agreement of the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEB) is likely to hurt the management of Kerala’s power requirement.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

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KSEB decides to maintain maximum water level in hydel dams

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

Moolamattom power plant reduces power generation as storage level dips further

To maintain minimum storage level in the Idukki reservoir, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has reduced power generation in the Moolamattom power plant.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

KSEB to collect 18 paise as surcharge in July

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will collect 18 paise per unit as fuel surcharge from consumers in July.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

One-time settlement scheme for recovery of power bill arrears: regulatory panel to decide on KSEB proposal

The Electricity Regulatory Commission had held a public hearing on the KSEB proposal on Thursday

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023

Old township and road emerges from water as Idukki reservoir level recedes

Vairamani, once a major town in Idukki, was evicted to accommodate the State’s biggest hydroelectric project that was eventually commissioned in 1976.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

New solar power plant commissioned at Nallalam

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) on Saturday commissioned its newly completed 200 KW solar power plant at Nallalam in Kozhikode district.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Delayed monsoon threatens to affect hydel power production in Kerala

The delayed and weak onset of the southwest monsoon threatens to affect hydel power production in Kerala.

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023

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The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

Kerala identifies 13 locations for pumped storage projects

Kerala is looking at pumped storage projects (PSP) in a big way to boost the State’s hydropower potential and meet the rising power demand.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Surcharge row: Kerala had opposed the Centre’s decision to amend rules, says Krishnankutty

Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty reiterated on Thursday that the State had opposed the Centre’s decision to allow electricity distribution companies (Discoms) to automatically collect surcharge on a monthly basis from consumers.

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

Smart meter row: KSEB told to freeze tender for procurement

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has been directed yet again to freeze the tender floated for procuring smart meters

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Consumers object to proposals for hiking power tariffs

At the fourth and final public hearing organised by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission here, domestic and industrial category consumers termed the proposals unjustifiable and, in certain aspects, unsound.

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The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Tariff revision: public hearing in Thiruvananthapuram on May 15

The commission will hear the views of consumers and other stakeholders on the KSEB proposals for revising electricity tariffs for the fiscals from 2023-24 to 2026-27.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

KSEB unveils capacity building policy for meeting emerging challenges in power sector

Formation of an efficient research and development team, a credit-based incentive system for employees, and a slew of programmes to develop their technical and managerial skills are among the highlights of the new ‘Capacity building policy’ unveiled by the Kerala State Electricity Board

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

Application pending for years disposed of at adalats: Minister

Hundreds of applications and complaints pending with various departments for years were disposed of at taluk-level adalats in the district, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.R. Anil has said

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Smart-meter row: power sector unions announce agitation plans

At the convention, senior trade union leaders reiterated that their opposition was not to the smart meters, but to the roll-out model proposed by the KSEB management.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Power bill arrears mount to ₹3,260 cr. on tardy dues collection

At a time when power tariffs in the State are up for a revision, it appears that the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has not made much headway in collecting the arrears on electricity bills despite clear directives of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission when tariffs were last hiked in…

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Public hearings on power tariff revision to begin on Monday

The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission will on Monday kick off a series of public hearings for finalising a decision on the tariff revision proposals made by the Kerala State Electricity Board for the fiscals from 2023-24 to 2026-27.

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

Kerala State Electricity Board proposes ₹2.54 a unit as ‘green energy’ tariff

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has proposed ₹2.54 a unit as green power tariff for consumers who have opted for it in the current financial year

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