Government announces electricity bill reduction in February

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Colombo, Jan 05 (Daily Mirror) - While saying that the necessary data for reducing the electricity bill has been submitted to the Public Utilities Commission, State Minister for Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha announced that a revision of the electricity bill is anticipated by the first week of February.

Detailing the new generation plan, the state minister highlighted a target to procure nearly 600 megawatts of electricity from renewable sources in 2024.

The State Minister conveyed these updates during a media briefing at the Presidential Media Center (PMC) held today (05).

State Minister Anuruddha further commented:

"In the year 2023, significant strides were made in the power sector, addressing shortcomings in the existing Electricity Act and prioritizing high quality consumer service through the introduction of a new Act. The new legislation incorporates provisions related to consumer protection and regulation.

Furthermore, efforts were dedicated to increasing the share of renewable energy in power generation. The generation plan aims to achieve 70% of electricity from renewable sources, with a target of obtaining nearly 600 megawatts of renewable energy in 2024.

The Ministry has been entrusted with the construction of solar panels, focusing on expediting projects below 10 megawatts. Notable projects in Mannar, Pooneryn and Hambantota have been incorporated into the generation plan.

Comments - 10

DOT Friday, 05 January 2024 07:04 PM

Incredibly you had enough data in quick time to increase.

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Dee Friday, 05 January 2024 07:17 PM

Please expect another hike in 3 wheeler fare, bakery items and possibly bus fares. Not forgetting all those goods sold by pavement hawker.

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Rip Winkle Friday, 05 January 2024 08:27 PM

Pre election stunts and gimmicks. Stay tuned for more in the not too distant future.

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D P P Prasad Friday, 05 January 2024 09:34 PM

Although the electricity tariff is little bit decreased. On the other hand vat is increased the poorest people among poor are day by day encountering the countless hardships.

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Jayantha Friday, 05 January 2024 09:37 PM

Raise by about 10000 times.Then reduce slightly. You cannot fool the public with lies like this. Lol

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Dulip Friday, 05 January 2024 11:57 PM

This may be for a short period . May be a election stunt. However CEB must reduce the staff and reduce the over heads so that public can get some benefits.

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Citizen Saturday, 06 January 2024 04:53 AM

Its like new actors coming and fading away.with VAT increase electricity tariff will again be increased in due course not decreasing in February. Cheap talk for the sake of talking.

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Foot note Saturday, 06 January 2024 07:10 AM

Politically polarized staffs and unions are never renewable. Proper restructuring inevitable for economic recovery in all key public and private enterprises.

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Matara Gunapala Saturday, 06 January 2024 09:19 AM

Why in February? Do it now? Why did you raise your blade hands to increase them? Return your Pin Psdi and reduce all prices! Reduce medicine, water, books and all items!

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Waco Sunday, 07 January 2024 04:21 AM

Elections are round the corner, hence the reduction. After the elections they will give ample reasons to increase. True colours of Ranil can be seen then, if he wins the elections.

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