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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Power outage in Pedavegi mandal on July 1 for RDSS works
The Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh (EPDCL) has announced a scheduled power shutdown on Tuesday (July 1) in parts of Pedavegi mandal for infrastructure works under the RDSS (Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme). According to a statement from K.M. Ambedkar, Executive Engineer, Eluru Operation Circle, electricity supply will be interrupted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ramasingavaram and Asannagudem villages, which fall under the Ramasingavaram substation in the Pedavegi section.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Power outage in few parts of Eluru on July 1
The Eastern Power Distribution Company (EPDCL) has announced a temporary power shutdown in parts of Eluru city on Tuesday (July 1) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in view of the ISKCON Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra procession. According to a press release issued by K.M. Ambedkar, Executive Engineer, Eluru Operation Circle, the power supply will be interrupted in areas under the Kotadibba substation. The affected localities include Main Bazaar, Agraharam, New Market, Gajjala Vari Cheruvu Area, Clock Tower, Kundi Center, Nawabpeta, Vennavallivari Peta, Satyanarayanapeta, and Perugu Chettu. Residents and electricity consumers in these areas are requested to cooperate with the temporary disruption during the procession hours.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister announces no power tariff hike and green energy initiatives
Andhra Pradesh energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Friday stated that as per chief minister Chandrababu Naidu 's directive, there will be no hike in power tariffs, and efforts are underway to reduce electricity charges before the next general elections. He described the newly inaugurated Super Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) facility as a symbol of Andhra Pradesh's drive to integrate green design into public infrastructure — an essential step toward meeting rising energy demands and tackling environmental challenges. The minister, accompanied by chief secretary K Vijayanand, inaugurated the state's first Super ECBC-compliant building, constructed by EPDCL at Sagar Nagar in Vizag. He emphasised the goal of achieving 20 lakh rooftop solar connections — at least 10,000 in every Assembly constituency — to further the state's renewable energy mission. Highlighting the govt's agricultural focus, the minister reaffirmed the promise of 9-hour uninterrupted daytime power supply for farmers, especially under the PM-KUSUM scheme for solar irrigation. He announced that the Super ECBC building would serve as a national-level training hub for power sector employees, aiming to reduce field accidents and improve operations through advanced technical skills. Underscoring the govt's welfare push, he said 180 compassionate appointments had been made in the last 18 months, and reiterated efforts to extend electricity access to tribal and remote areas. Chief secretary K Vijayanand noted that the Super ECBC building would act as a live demonstration model to promote awareness around energy-efficient infrastructure. He proposed setting up a dedicated governing body to oversee its effective utilisation. The govt remains committed to providing 24x7 quality power. "Despite peak summer demand reaching 13,000 MW, the state met daily consumption of 254 MU. Under PM-KUSUM, 3 lakh solar pump connections are planned, alongside free rooftop solar installations for 20 lakh SC/ST households, and additional subsidies for 20,000 BC families," Vijayanand said. Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat stressed expediting rooftop solar implementation. Local MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao noted that EPDCL reports the lowest power pilferage levels in the state, vital for Vizag's growth as an economic hub. EPDCL CMD Immadi Prudhvi Tej shared that AT&C losses were reduced from 10.1 per cent to 7.5 per cent, while distribution losses dropped from 6.5 per cent to 5.8 per cent. He added that 97 per cent of 5.54 lakh consumer complaints were resolved. Updates included 2,000 rooftop solar installations under PM Suryaghar and progress on infrastructure upgrades such as underground cabling and substation commissioning under RDSS. Free electricity connections are also underway in tribal areas under the PM JANMAN initiative. MLC V Chiranjivi Rao, Visakhapatnam collector MN Harendira Prasad, APEPDCL directors, and other public representatives were in attendance.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt aims to cut power charges before next polls: Energy minister
1 2 3 Visakhapatnam: State energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Friday stated that as per chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's directive, there will be no hike in power tariffs, and efforts are underway to reduce electricity charges before the next general elections. He described the newly inaugurated Super Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) facility as a symbol of Andhra Pradesh's drive to integrate green design into public infrastructure — an essential step toward meeting rising energy demands and tackling environmental challenges. The minister, accompanied by chief secretary K Vijayanand, inaugurated the state's first Super ECBC-compliant building, constructed by EPDCL at Sagar Nagar in Vizag. He emphasised the goal of achieving 20 lakh rooftop solar connections — at least 10,000 in every Assembly constituency — to further the state's renewable energy mission. Highlighting the govt's agricultural focus, the minister reaffirmed the promise of 9-hour uninterrupted daytime power supply for farmers, especially under the PM-KUSUM scheme for solar irrigation. He announced that the Super ECBC building would serve as a national-level training hub for power sector employees, aiming to reduce field accidents and improve operations through advanced technical skills. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Underscoring the govt's welfare push, he said 180 compassionate appointments had been made in the last 18 months, and reiterated efforts to extend electricity access to tribal and remote areas. Chief secretary K Vijayanand noted that the Super ECBC building would act as a live demonstration model to promote awareness around energy-efficient infrastructure. He proposed setting up a dedicated governing body to oversee its effective utilisation. The govt remains committed to providing 24x7 quality power. "Despite peak summer demand reaching 13,000 MW, the state met daily consumption of 254 MU. Under PM-KUSUM, 3 lakh solar pump connections are planned, alongside free rooftop solar installations for 20 lakh SC/ST households, and additional subsidies for 20,000 BC families," Vijayanand said. Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat stressed expediting rooftop solar implementation. Local MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao noted that EPDCL reports the lowest power pilferage levels in the state, vital for Vizag's growth as an economic hub. EPDCL CMD Immadi Prudhvi Tej shared that AT&C losses were reduced from 10.1% to 7.5%, while distribution losses dropped from 6.5% to 5.8%. He added that 97% of 5.54 lakh consumer complaints were resolved. Updates included 2,000 rooftop solar installations under PM Suryaghar and progress on infrastructure upgrades such as underground cabling and substation commissioning under RDSS. Free electricity connections are also underway in tribal areas under the PM JANMAN initiative. MLC V Chiranjivi Rao, Visakhapatnam collector MN Harendira Prasad, APEPDCL directors, and other public representatives were in attendance.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EPDCL aims to complete underground cabling project by August 2026
Visakhapatnam: The Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (EPDCL) is rapidly progressing with its ambitious underground cabling project, aiming to complete the initiative within the next 15 months. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The project involves laying underground cables for high-tension (HT) lines, including 33 kV and 11 kV lines, across the entire city. Despite facing delays in the past due to permission issues and government transitions, the second phase of the project is now underway, with work currently ongoing on the outskirts of the city. EPDCL has already completed around 140 km of the 876 km line within three months, demonstrating significant progress. Once the project is completed, residents in apartments will receive direct power supply through underground cables, eliminating the need for transformers at individual apartments. Public transformers on streets will, however, continue to be used. The importance of underground cabling became evident after the devastating super cyclone Hudhud, which prompted the govt to undertake this initiative with the help of World Bank aid. The first phase of the project, which involved laying around 260 km of underground cables on the beach road area, was successfully completed. The second phase, estimated to cost ₹973.44 crore, will cover the entire city and is expected to minimize damage to power infrastructure during cyclones and natural calamities. EPDCL CMD Immadi Prudhvi Teja stated that the target is to complete the second phase by March 2026, but the presence of bitumen (BT) roads and cement roads in the city might pose challenges. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He added that wherever kaccha roads are present, the work will be completed quickly, but digging BT and cement roads will require permissions from concerned authorities, making the process more complex. By August 2026, the city will receive power supply through underground cabling. The CMD emphasized that the project's primary goal is to achieve disaster resilience, and with the second phase, EPDCL is confident of realizing this objective. The underground cabling of power lines will not only reduce damage during natural calamities but also provide a more reliable power supply to the city's over 18 lakh consumers.
