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Active northeast monsoon spells give Kerala a breather on power front

Rains have improved water levels in reservoirs, averting crisis. Storage in KSEB reservoirs 65%, compared to 80% last year. Rainfall 14% above long-term average. Idukki storage 54%. Rains saved KSEB from crisis due to reduced demand. 14 of 20 major reservoirs releasing water in controlled manner.

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Agro processing company at Vazhakulam in Ernakulam faces closure

Kochi's Vazhakulam Agro and Fruit Processing Company Limited is virtually closed due to lack of working capital. KSEB was on verge of cutting power, but refrained due to operational fruit processing unit. 100 employees paid partially. Lack of experts in processing, marketing, technical control, and production affected functioning.

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Union Power Ministry seeks more details from Kerala on alternate model for smart meter roll-out

Kerala seeks Union Power Ministry's approval for alternative proposal to roll-out smart meters in a consumer-friendly way. Union Minister asked Kerala to submit details of proposal. Kerala had earlier decided not to implement project on TOTEX model due to additional financial burden for consumers. KSEB to develop software for billing…

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KSEB issues formal orders for implementing tariff revision, subsidies to continue

KSEB issues orders to implement revised tariffs, subsidies to continue. Subsidies for BPL, domestic and agriculture consumers remain unchanged. High Court suspends govt. notification ending KSEB's electricity duty retention. Govt. to allocate funds to KSEB to continue subsidies.

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Kerala Electricity Minister says weaker sections will not be denied subsidised power

KSEB's remitting of electricity duty to Kerala Govt will not affect subsidised power supply to weaker sections. 77 lakh consumers benefit from govt subsidy. KSEB was allowed to retain duty till Oct 31 2023, after which govt issued notification requiring KSEB to remit duty, retaining 1% as collection charge.

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Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission approves green tariff of 77 paise per unit

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a green tariff of 77 paise/unit over normal tariff for 2023-24. Consumers can avail renewable energy power from distribution licensees at this rate, which includes 62 paise for purchasing power & 15 paise for banking charges. Licensees will collect & remit the tariff…

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UDF slams power tariff hike, warns it will upend family budgets and exacerbate the cost of living crisis

Oppn. Leader Satheesan claims 20 paise/unit hike on electricity tariff is the last straw that will break the back of ordinary families. He alleges govt. corruption & extravagance has run KSEB to financial ruin & cost public exchequer ₹1,500 crs. He demands White Paper & political conventions to expose govt.…

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Power tariffs revised in Kerala, Electricity Regulatory Commission gives nod for average hike of 20 paise per unit

Kerala: KSEB allowed avg. 20 paise/unit hike in power tariffs for 8-month period. Exempted categories include BPL, IT industries, orphanages, endosulfan victims, cancer patients, etc. Fixed charges for domestic category also revised. Commission to finalise tariffs from July 2024.

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32 people killed in electrical mishaps in districts since 2022

Electrical mishaps also claimed the lives of five animals during this period.

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KSEB dam safety wing suggests security audit in Idukki dam

KSEB dam safety wing suggests security audit before allowing tourists entry to Idukki dam. Meeting called by Idukki District Collector directs KSEB, police to make security arrangements. Audit to reveal security issues, tourism activities to be allowed after evaluating other major dams. KSEB implementing proposals, including repair of protection wall,…

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KSEB to give priority to 800 MW Idukki golden jubilee extension scheme

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to give priority to the implementation of the 800 MW Idukki Golden Jubilee Extension Scheme, a hydro project meant to enhance the capacity of the Idukki power project.

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Power supply to city areas hit following heavy rainfall

KSEB battled hard to restore power supply in Thiruvananthapuram after heavy rains caused disruptions. 11 kV feeders were switched off as a precaution. KSEB attempted to provide alternate supply while corrective measures were implemented. 2000 people were affected in the Pettah section alone. KSEB recalled staff to emergency duty and…

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Hydel storage: KSEB pinning hopes on northeast monsoon

KSEB hopes NE monsoon will improve hydel reservoir storage ahead of summer 2024. Storage currently lowest since 2016-17, 45% in Idukki. SW monsoon ended with 34% deficit. NE monsoon expected to bring above normal rainfall, but accounts for only 20% of annual rainfall. Cool weather keeping energy consumption at manageable…

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Kerala Cabinet decision to recommend restoration of ‘unapproved’ power supply deals taken in public interest: Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty

Kerala government had people's best interests in mind in restoring four 'unapproved' power supply contracts, says Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty. Transparent process followed to avoid huge financial liability & hardship to public. Cabinet invoked Section 108 of Electricity Act & recommended KSERC to re-examine decision.

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Security of Idukki dam to be strengthened

KSEB dam safety & hydel tourism wings have started steps to enhance security at Idukki & Cheruthoni dams. District Collector directed KSEB, police to make security arrangements. 42 CCTV cameras installed, more needed. Guard posts, police security, identity proof, watch tower, metal detectors, online booking, sign boards proposed. District Police…

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan seeks probe into decision to revoke and then reinstate long-term power supply contracts

kerala leader of opposition V D Satheesan alleges conspiracy by LDF govt & KSERC in revoking long-term power supply contracts entered by KSEB. He demands probe & opposes any additional financial burden on consumers. He claims the contracts, signed during UDF rule, have helped Kerala remain free of power restrictions.…

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Kerala govt. will ask regulatory commission to restore power supply contracts

The State government will ask the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission to re-examine its decision not to approve a clutch of long-term power supply agreements totalling 465 MW entered into by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

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As it pours, water level in Idukki dam rises by 1.7 ft in 24 hours

Following heavy rainfall in the catchment area, the water level rose over 1.7 ft over the past 24 hours in the Idukki reservoir. According to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) dam safety officials, the water level on Sunday stood at 2,341.38 ft, which is 38.60% of the total storage…

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