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Goa electricity peak hours extended to 1 am on hot days, says department
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 04:38 AM
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The Goa Electricity Department announced that peak‑load periods will now run until 1 am on hotter days to better manage demand.
The Goa Electricity Department has issued a new directive stating that the peak‑load window will be extended until 1 am during periods of high temperature. The move aims to balance the state's power grid as electricity consumption spikes in the evenings when temperatures remain elevated.
Officials explained that the extended peak period will help prevent sudden overloads and reduce the risk of blackouts. Consumers are urged to shift non‑essential usage, such as laundry and cooking, to off‑peak hours wherever possible.
The department will continue to monitor temperature trends and adjust the schedule as needed, emphasizing that cooperation from households and businesses is crucial for maintaining a stable supply.
No immediate penalties or tariff changes were announced, but the authority warned that repeated over‑use during the extended peak could lead to load‑shedding measures.
The announcement comes as Goa experiences an unusually warm summer, prompting authorities to adopt proactive measures to safeguard the electricity network.
Officials explained that the extended peak period will help prevent sudden overloads and reduce the risk of blackouts. Consumers are urged to shift non‑essential usage, such as laundry and cooking, to off‑peak hours wherever possible.
The department will continue to monitor temperature trends and adjust the schedule as needed, emphasizing that cooperation from households and businesses is crucial for maintaining a stable supply.
No immediate penalties or tariff changes were announced, but the authority warned that repeated over‑use during the extended peak could lead to load‑shedding measures.
The announcement comes as Goa experiences an unusually warm summer, prompting authorities to adopt proactive measures to safeguard the electricity network.