Tag Archives: BEST

Maharashtra distributor’s ‘subsidized’ power tariff already on par with BEST’s

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Power consumers in the island city-from Colaba / Cuffe Parade to Mahim / Sion-already receive electricity at a 20% lower price than the rest of Maharashtra. In fact, after the state government announcement on power subsidy for MSEDCL consumers on … Continue reading →

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Allegations cloud BEST’s solar power plan

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The state’s plan to provide solar energy in addition to the regular power supply in the island city in 2013-14 has yet to take off, but allegations of corruption are already starting to creep in. The BrihanMumbai Electricity Supply and … Continue reading →

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Soon, BEST to power its bus depots with solar energy

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

MUMBAI: Taking a leap towards conservation of energy, the BEST has decided to experiment with the use of solar power to provide electricity to its 25 bus depots across the city. BEST incurs a huge power bill, which runs into lakhs of … Continue reading →

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