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Delhi created its own energy crisis
2013-06-07 14:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Delhi is in the midst of a power struggle, but not the political kind. The city is rapidly running out of energy, as government, opposition and private suppliers all bicker about who is to blame. In the past two years, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has hiked power rates four times, by a whopping 26%, and another hike is expected, despite the fury of consumers. Meanwhile, many beleaguered Delhi residents suffer eight-hour-long power cuts in 45 degree summer heat. With local...
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Category:Electronics and Electrical