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  Is your AC increasing your electricity bill? Here's how to reduce it

  Technology | June 17, 2026 7:30 IST

  According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), setting your AC at the recommended temperature of 24 degree celsius can significantly reduce power consumption while still keeping your room comfortable. Here's how a simple change in settings can help you save money.

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  No recharge, no cut: UP to provide power for three days after zero balance for smart meter users

  Uttar Pradesh | April 19, 2026 23:37 IST

  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has provided major relief to smart meter consumers in Uttar Pradesh during the summer. Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma announced that a new provision has been implemented for smart meter consumers.

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  Attention consumers, Bengaluru electricity tariffs under BESCOM to increase from May 1

  Karnataka | April 17, 2026 23:11 IST

  The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers. As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise.

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  Running AC for 8 to 10 hours daily? Here’s how much your 1.5-ton AC will cost you

  Technology | March 29, 2026 7:00 IST

  Summers are here and if you are planning to use a 1.5-tonne AC this summer, then here is the complete breakup of your bill. We also showcase to you some of the tips which could help you to save on the electricity bill.

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  How to reduce electricity bills in summer: Simple tips to save power while using AC and appliances

  Technology | March 09, 2026 17:19 IST

  Electricity bills tend to rise during summer due to constant use of ACs and fans. These simple tips, like using AC efficiently, unplugging appliances, and switching to LED bulbs, can help reduce electricity consumption and lower your monthly bill.

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  How to save electricity when using geysers and room heaters? An easy guide

  Technology | November 12, 2025 19:21 IST

  "Follow this guide for simple steps to significantly reduce electricity consumption from your geyser and room heater this winter.

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  1.5-Ton AC electricity usage: What's hourly consumption and estimated monthly bill?

  Technology | April 17, 2025 13:31 IST

  Running the air conditioner (AC) can significantly increase the electricity bill. Do you know how many units of electricity a 1.5-ton capacity AC consumes in an hour? Additionally, what would the estimated bill be for running it continuously for 8 to 10 hours?

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  Kangana Ranaut claims Rs 1 lakh power bill, Himachal board says old dues included

  India | April 10, 2025 14:10 IST

  Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's recent claim of receiving an electricity bill of nearly Rs 1 lakh for her reportedly unoccupied house in Manali has drawn a rebuttal from the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, which clarified that the bill covered two months and included pending charges.

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  Want to lower your AC bill? Try following suggested temperature setting

  Technology | March 19, 2025 18:39 IST

  While AC provides relief from the heat, it also leads to higher electricity bills. Often, improper usage on our part causes the electricity bill to increase significantly.

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  High electricity bills due to room heaters? 8 Smart tips to reduce costs while using them

  Technology | January 17, 2025 12:07 IST

  By following these tips, you can enjoy the warmth of your room heater while keeping electricity bills in check. A little planning and mindful usage can make a significant difference in your winter comfort and savings.

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  Old electricity bills for families below poverty line will be waived in Jharkhand: Hemant Soren

  Jharkhand | August 28, 2024 12:18 IST

  Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said that the state government is giving 200 units of free electricity and now in the first phase, all the old electricity dues of the poor who do not pay Income Tax Returns will be waived off.

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  How to manage your rising electricity bill and save money? Tips and tricks

  Technology | June 09, 2024 19:21 IST

  With rising heat, our electricity bills are also growing, giving extra pressure to our pockets. Here are some useful, and necessary tips to follow in order to save your power and appliance health too.

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  Karnataka: 90-year-old woman living in shanty gets electricity bill of Rs 1.03 lakh

  Karnataka | June 22, 2023 21:18 IST

  Girijamma typically receives a monthly bill between Rs 70 and Rs 80 for her small hut, where she lives with her son in Bhagyanagar in the Koppal district.

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  Tamil Nadu: Electricity bills of state crematoriums to soon be hiked three times

  India | August 17, 2022 7:37 IST

  Tamil Nadu: The proposed revision of power tariff charges will be another excuse for those running the crematoriums to fleece the relatives of the dead.

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  Gwalior man receives Rs 3419 crore electricity bill for one month, shocked recipient falls ill

  Trending | July 27, 2022 11:20 IST

  The bill, released on July 20, was cross-verified through the portal of the Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company (MPMKVVC) but was found to be correct, he claimed.

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  Electricity Bill: Meme fest begins on Twitter after a hike in rates

  Trending | July 19, 2022 15:06 IST

  Electricity Bill: The electricity cost in Delhi has surged with a hike in power purchase agreement cost (PPAC) by 4 per cent from mid-June, reports said on 10 July.

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  Punjab waives off pending electricity bills of 55 lakh defaulters

  India | September 29, 2021 14:58 IST

  Channi said committees at the tehsil level would be formed to handle old bill waiver cases and verify the beneficiaries. 

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  Electricity (Amendment) Bill provisions not in country's interest: Sanjay Raut

  India | August 08, 2021 12:32 IST

  The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to enable power consumers to choose from multiple service providers as in the case with telecom services.

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  Electricity Amendment Bill: Power sector employees, engineers to hold 4-day 'Satyagrah' from Aug 3

  Business | August 02, 2021 12:16 IST

  Power sector employees of the Northern region will participate on August 3, the Eastern and the North Eastern on August 4, the Western Region on August 5.

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  India's power consumption returns to pre-COVID level in July; up nearly 12 pc to 125.51 bn units

  India | August 01, 2021 13:43 IST

  In July 2020, power consumption stood at 112.14 BU, lower than 116.48 BU in the same month of 2019. Thus, consumption of power has not only grown year-on-year but also returned to pre-pandemic level.