Switch off ACs; use power judiciously-PSPCL issues appeal
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in
Punjab state power corporation limited (PSPCL) has issued an Appeal to the Government/Public Sector Offices in Punjab, to use power judiciously and switch off ACs upto 03/07/2021 (Next 3 days).
Due to prolonged dry spells (Delayed Monsoons), Paddy transplantation in the state and due to power shortage owing to failure of one unit of the Talwandi Sabo Thermal power plant in Bathinda district, PSPCL is facing problem in meeting the power demand of more than 14500 Plus MW. PSPCL is always committed to provide reliable uninterrupted power supply to all categories of consumers in the State.
However, in view of above unprecedented situation, I appeal to all the officers & offcials working in various Government Departments, Boards and Corporations to make judicious use of electricity in their offices and business centres by switching off the lights, devices & appliances when not required and switching off high power consuming appliances like Air conditioners for the next three days.
Further, wherever possible, the employees are advised to avoid using multiple AC units within offices for decreasing the power load on the system besides reducing their electricity bills. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
July 1,2021
