During Rabi season distribution transformers' inventory has been prepared. Work of replacing burnt and dysfunctional transformers is being done at fast pace. About 4500 additional transformers are lying with the Electricity Distribution Companies.

Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company (Jusco), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel, has proposed huge capital expenditure to augment its existing infrastructure and extend its facilities to the fringe areas of the steel city.

The gap in power generation and demand in Noida and adjoining areas has baffled the residents and made the industry angry. Industries are shutting down and residential areas have installed alternative power back-up systems to meet their requirement. A huge demand-supply gap is the root cause of Noida

LUCKNOW: In a significant decision, the UP electricity regulatory commission (UPERC) gave the Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL)

The state can look forward to overcoming power shortage by 2011.

AMGURI, Dec 3

BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) has sought the approval of the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) for reassessment of the design energy of its generating stations.

The multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) will grant a loan of USD 200 million to finance Assam

AGARTALA