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electricity consumption

Heat index crosses 50°C in monsoon, peak power demand soars: CSE

Power demand data underscored the sharp escalation. Peak demand rose by 567 MW, a 10.4% increase, from March to April 2025 (HT Archive)
delhi news
Updated on Sep 09, 2025 06:08 AM IST

‘Maybe After 2050’: Centre not planning 20–28°C AC temperature cap yet

Adjusting the setting from 20°C to 24°C could potentially save up to 24% of energy.
india news
Updated on Jun 27, 2025 05:19 PM IST

Chandigarh’s power demand spikes to record 465 MW

The power demand in Chandigarh has spiked consecutively for two days — reaching a staggering 452 MW on Wednesday. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 13, 2025 09:40 AM IST

Why govt doesn’t want you to lower AC temperature below 20°C: What's new rule?

Proposed AC temperature cap in India aims to save electricity during heatwaves as government plans to standardise cooling range between 20°C to 28°C across homes, hotels, and cars.
india news
Updated on Jun 11, 2025 02:59 PM IST

Your AC's minimum temperature may not go below 20 degrees C if govt has its way

Air conditioners account for about 50 gigawatts, or one-fifth, of the maximum load, said Pankaj Agarwal, the ministry’s top bureaucrat.
india news
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 11:12 PM IST
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