The Biden administration on Monday set a goal of reducing the cost of producing clean hydrogen, a fuel that could reduce dependence on others that emit greenhouse gases that cause climate change. The Department of Energy (DOE) set a goal for hydrogen made with clean power, such as renewables and nuclear energy plants, by 80% […]
Day: June 8, 2021
Scrap privatisation process of electricity distribution in Chandigarh: AIPEF to Govt
The All India Power Engineers’ Federation (AIPEF) on Monday urged the government to scrap the bidding for privatisation of electricity distribution in Chandigarh. “All India Power Engineers’ Federation (AIPEF) has demanded to scrap the bidding for privatisation of electricity in UT Chandigarh in view of the interim order of Punjab and Haryana High Court which […]
Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June to 25.36 bn units
Power consumption in the country grew at 12.6 per cent in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units (BU), indicating a slow recovery in commercial and industrial electricity demand, as per the government data. Power consumption was recorded at 22.53 BU in the first week of June last year, the power ministry data […]
Pilots’ body moves HC; seeks compensation for COVID-19 death, priority in vaccination
An association of Indian pilots has approached the Bombay High Court seeking schemes for adequate compensation for pilots who died of COVID-19 or got infected by it, priority in vaccination against the disease and insurance coverage for those working during the pandemic. The petition, filed by the ‘Federation of Indian Pilots’ on June 7, said […]
OPEC chief, in upbeat oil outlook, sees oil stocks falling further
OPEC and its allies expect oil inventories to fall further in the coming months, OPEC’s secretary general said on Monday, suggesting efforts by the producers to support the market are succeeding. Oil stocks in developed world nations fell by 6.9 million barrels in April, Mohammad Barkindo said in a virtual appearance at the Nigeria International […]
IREDA extends bid submission to June 15 for implementation of CPSU scheme phase-II
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), a PSU under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has extended the bid submission date to June 15 for implementation of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme phase-II for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected solar projects with viability gap funding (VGF). As per an official […]
EU wants to loosen state aid rules for renewable energy projects
EU competition regulators are considering changes in state aid laws to allow EU countries to subsidise up to 100% of renewable energy projects, the European Commission said on Monday, as the bloc seeks to meet ambitious green targets. The proposed changes are part of the EU executive’s revision of its climate, energy and environmental state […]
IAF copter makes ‘hard landing’ in Ladakh; pilots safe
Three pilots of the Indian Air Force had a narrow escape when the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III, in which they were travelling on Monday made a ‘hard landing’ at a forward location near Daulat Baig Oldie on the Depsang plains in Northern Ladakh, abutting China. ‘Hard landing’ is a phrase used in military […]
‘Hard landing’, 3 IAF pilots escape unhurt
New Ddelhi: Three IAF pilots had a narrow escape on Monday when their helicopter made a ‘hard landing’near Daulat Baig Oldie in Ladakh, abutting China. ‘Hard landing’ implies uncontrolled landing from very low altitude. — TNS
Low-hanging power cables pose threat to villagers, livestock
Low-hanging power cables passing through trees at Ropa panchayat in the remote Chauhar valley of Mandi district are posing a serious threat to the lives of people and livestock. According to residents of Ropa, they frequently take their cattle to the area to graze. The power cables passing through trees at some places are hanging […]
PWD set to begin work on Shimla Ridge restoration
Finally, the Public Works Department appears all set to float a tender to restore the sinking portion of the historic Ridge. “IIT-Roorkee has designed it and the estimate is also ready. We will float a tender by June 15 and award the work in July,” said PWD Superintending Engineer Suresh Kapoor. An IIT-Roorkee team did […]
Form wage panel: PSPCL officials
A joint meeting of the office-bearers of the PSEB Engineers’ Association, Council of Junior Engineers and PSEB Employees Joint Forum was held today to discuss the sixth Punjab Pay Commission report, which has already been submitted to the government. “A wage formulation committee should be formulated to finalise the pay scales of power sector employees. […]