Kerala’s largest hydroelectric power station — the Moolamattom Powerhouse, part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project — will undergo a complete shutdown for one month starting November 11 for critical maintenance and repair work. According to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), the temporary closure is expected to cause a power shortfall of around 600 megawatts Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Consumers in Kerala will face yet another hike in electricity bills this October, as a 10-paise per unit fuel surcharge is set to be added. The additional charge applies to both monthly and bi-monthly bills, further burdening households. The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission explained that the surcharge is aimed at recovering ₹27.42 crore, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Electricity consumers in Kerala will face higher bills in September as the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) introduces a 10-paise surcharge per unit. The hike is aimed at offsetting the additional ₹26.28 crore expenditure caused by soaring fuel costs for power generation in July. In comparison, August saw lower surcharges — 9 paise per Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced a ₹176–179 crore project to replace hazardous bare overhead power lines with insulated aerial bunched cables (ABC) and underground cabling in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode. The decision comes in the wake of several electrical accidents and growing public concern over exposed wires endangering pedestrians and motorists. Under Read More…
Kollam: In a long-overdue move, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has suspended a senior overseer following the tragic electrocution of a young student, Mithun, at a government school in Thevalakkara. The action comes after mounting public pressure and a scathing internal report highlighting gross negligence. S. Biju, the overseer of the Thevalakkara section, was Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has collected a staggering ₹41.14 crore in penalties over the last financial year. The enforcement drive, spearheaded by the Anti-Power Theft Squad, led to 31,213 inspections that uncovered 288 cases of power theft and 4,252 instances of electricity misuse. One defaulter even faces criminal prosecution for failing to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Electricity consumers in Kerala can expect lower bills in June, thanks to a reduction in the fuel surcharge announced by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The move comes as a welcome relief amid rising living costs. Starting June, the fuel surcharge will be slashed by 3 paise per unit for monthly bill payers, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major shift affecting electric vehicle (EV) users across Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has hiked EV charging rates significantly during nighttime hours, while offering discounted rates during the day. The new time-based tariff structure, effective at all 63 KSEB-operated charging stations, is designed to promote the use of solar energy Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has been thrust into emergency power management mode as a sudden nationwide energy crisis forces the state to enforce widespread load shedding. Triggered by an unexpected dip in electricity generation — due to acute fuel shortages and spiking demand amid scorching heat — the situation has strained power grids across India. The Kerala Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The latest report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reveals that Kerala’s public sector enterprises (PSEs) have doubled their overall profit, but some key entities continue to suffer heavy losses. Among the profit-making enterprises, Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) led the way with a record profit of Rs 736 crore, contributing 53.79% Read More…