Kerala Finalizes Solar Rooftop Policy
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) through an order on 10th June 2014, has finalized its policy for solar rooftop systems. The policy is named Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems. The policy is aimed at promoting solar power in the
REConnect Newsletter Volume 42 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol 42 - our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory and market developments in the renewable energy space. Key points covered in this newsletter are: 1) Analysis of Karnataka's solar policy 2) Regulatory updates including
Andhra Pradesh declares APPC for FY15
Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) in an order (DATED – 31 MAY 2014) has determined the APPC for FY 14-15. The definition of the APPC being followed by APERC can be read as – ‘Pooled Cost of Power Purchase (PCPP)’
APERC unveils wheeling, transmission & SLDC charges for FY15
The state regulator of AP has determined open access charges namely - wheeling, transmission and SLDC charges for 3rd control period (i.e. from FY15 to FY19). Wheeling Charges: The wheeling charges determined by APERC are different for all discoms. The wheeling charges
JERC (Goa & UTs) imposes penalty for non-compliance of RPO
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for UTs and Goa has become the second electricity regulator to impose penalty for non-compliance of RPO targets. JERC (Goa & UTs) had previously through a suo-motu order (dated 27th Dec 2013) directed all obligated
KERC hikes power tariff for FY15
Cost of buying electricity from DISCOMs has become costlier for the Commercial & Industrial consumers in the state of Karnataka. Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved a new tariff for supply of electricity in FY 2014-15. Average increase in
Karnataka APPC for FY 2014-15
Karnataka electricity regulatory commission (KERC) has finalized the average pooled purchase cost (APPC) for FY 2013-14. The finalized APPC of FY14 is Rs. 3.14 per unit, on the basis of audited accounts data furnished by ESCOMs, which is up by
REConnect Newsletter Volume 40 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol 40 - our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory and market developments in the renewable energy space. Key points covered in this newsletter are: 1) Two important announcements - Infuse Ventures - a
Joint ERC proposes amendment to RPO regulations
JERC; the joint electricity regulatory commission for the state of Goa and UTs has recently proposed a draft to its principal RPO regulations of 2010. The main highlight of the amendment is the declaration of RPO targets from FY14-FY22. The
Gujarat's first amendment to RPO regulations
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on 4th March 2014 amended its principal RPO regulations of 2010. In these regulations, Gujarat set its RPO targets post FY13. The RPO set are from FY14 to FY17. Gujarat announced 10% of energy procurement to