Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
As power deficit is taking a toll on the economy of the state, the Tamil Nadu government is planning to make it mandatory for major industries, high-rise apartment complexes, major institutions and hotels to meet two per cent of their energy needs from solar sources. The decision has come after a consultation with Tamil Nadu [...] Continue Reading »
Low-lying high tension (HT) power cables can be touched from roof tops of various apartments in Chennai. According to norms, all overhead cables should be replaced with underground ones wherever possible. But in many areas like Cantonment Pallavaram, Pammal, Anakaputhur and Nagelkeni in Chennai, the HT power lines can be seen on the top of [...] Continue Reading »
Rain Gods in Chennai offered dual gifts to the city, it not only cooled the city but also restored the power crisis in the region. The city from a long time was reeling under severe heat has witnessed a drastic increase in the temperature but with the sky pouring in now, it has brought a [...] Continue Reading »
Domestic Consumers of Tamil Nadu electricity board (TNEB) can pay their electricity bills through select post offices. It will come into effect starting April 6 in the computerized post offices. For this service, the consumer will pay Rs 5 per bill as service charge to department of posts. Low Tension consumers of TNEB can pay [...] Continue Reading »
The common complaint most tenants have is being overcharged for electricity by their landlords. Though the average consumption of a household is 150 units bi-monthly, tenants are asked to give a fixed amount monthly, which varies from Rs 500 to Rs 3,000.The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a statement saying overcharging is [...] Continue Reading »
