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Even during monsoon, Kerala's peak hour demand continues to hover near the 4000 megawatts (MW) mark.
Even when summer was at its peak, there was a marked fall in daily consumption that KSEBL attributes to responsible behaviour by consumers.
There was a decrease in evening peak-hour consumption by 117 megawatts, diminishing the necessity for sector-wise power regulation.
With power consumption in Kerala breaking records, KSEB is forced to purchase electricity from sources outside the state.
On May 2, daily consumption set a new record of 114 MU.
The power consumption in the state is around 16 times higher than what was earlier, he added.
KSEB has managed to keep the lights and air-conditioners on in our houses by drawing more power from the southern transmission grid than is allotted.
Minister K Krishnankutty said the state imposed a 15-minute power cut only on Thursday.
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