Kerala state electricity board is a public sector under the Government of Kerala. It generates, transmits, distributes electricity in our state.It comes under the department of powers. Electricity was first brought to the state by a British company. First generating station of the state was set up on the periyar. It was a hydro electric project .After 17 years the government of Travancore set up a facility to supply electricity to the households.
It is the successor entity of kerala state electricity board.kerala generates power from four sources. They are solar power,wind power,thermal power and hydro power. Idukki hydro electric project is the largest hydro electric project in kerala. The board imports 57 million units of power to meet daily demands.
You can reduce electricity consumption using compact fluorescent lamps. Ensure proper earthing in premises. Use electronic regulators for ceiling fans. Avoid storing hot food in refrigerators. Avoid keeping electrical gadgets ON in idle condition. Always provide windows and doors to admit natural light to avoid using electricity in homes .
Always use an earth leakage circuit breaker to avoid leakage.Always use fewer bulbs of higher wattage .always use electrical gadgets with capacity according to needs .large refrigerator consumes more electricity. Always use compact fluorescent lamps to reduce electricity consumption. Use electronic regulators for ceiling fans.Turn off decorative lights .Replace air filters regularly. Keep the air conditioner on power saving mode.
Installing solar panels helps to reduce electricity consumption. Reducing energy consumption will help save the environment from overexploitation and it helps to reduce the electricity bills. You should have a habit to switch off all electronics such as com,televisions,air conditioning units,etc.we can save and conserve energy. Install solar panels and connect to the electrical grid . Any excess energy is exported to the electric grid,reduces the need for electricity produced by the utility and reduces pollution. Paint walls in light color helps to reflect existing natural light. It reduces the need for artificial lighting. Using LED lights reduces your lighting energy consumption. Use power strips that require an electrical outlet.
We can see some important information from KSEB. This information affects all customers of KSEB.Today and tomorrow KSEB staff will attend the office. If you have any problems related to electricity, you can contact the toll free number. It will work in 24 hours. You can contact this number at any time. Toll free number of KSEB is 1912.
You can buy LED bulbs at Rs 65 from KSEB. These bulbs are 9 watts .If you want LED bulbs,you should inform the number of bulbs required to the senior superintendent ,electric office. You can pay the cash and buy from the section office.
Electricity bill units depend on the slabs. After a fixed lab,the charge will increase in each unit. So the electricity bill will be increased. So use little amount of Electricity and learn how to reduce the consumption of electricity. Regulatory commission starts a public conducting evidence to know as per the requirement of the board that the power tariff should be increased.This meeting conducted in big cities of kerala from April 1.