Punjab Approves Net Metering Policy for Rooftop Solar
Punjab state Govt. has approved the Net Metering Policy for Solar Rooftop systems, a draft for the same has been notified by Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA). According to the policy any consumer of electricity of distribution licensee in the
DERC Finalizes Net Metering Regulations, 2014
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) in its notification dated 2nd Sep 2014, has announced net metering regulations for Renewable Energy, which will in turn allow many households and organizations in Delhi to generate and supply power to the grid and
KERC: No CSS, Wheeling and Banking charges for Solar power generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its order dated 18th August has exempted Solar Power generators from Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS), Wheeling and Banking charges. On the basis of the comments received by the commission on the discussion paper released by
REConnect Newsletter Volume 43 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol 43 – our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory and market developments in the renewable energy space. The main article covers: The government announced the re-introduction of Accelerated Deprecaition for wind projects. This
Reinstatement of Accelerated Depreciation benefit for wind and its impact on the Renewable Energy Industry
Earlier last month, when the Union Budget was presented, there was a mention of reinstatement of Accelerated Depreciation ( AD ) for Wind Energy generators, in the Hindi version of the budget, whereas it found no mention in the English
JERC Drafts Solar Tariff Regulation
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Goa and Union Territories (UT) on 4th July 2014 has released a draft Regulation of Solar Tariff applicable to Ground Mounted Grid Connected & Rooftop Solar with Net Metering. The regulation shall be applicable
MERC: New Distribution Open Access Regulation, 2014
MERC (Maharashtra Electricity regulatory Commission) through an order on 25th June 2014 has made the new regulation for distribution open access in the state of Maharashtra. MERC in its new regulation has added 20 new definitions than the Distribution open
APTEL's verdict on inclusion of Banked Energy in accounting APPC
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in a judgment on 01st July 2014 has dismissed a petition filed by Himalaya Power Producers Association (Association of persons who are involved in the development and promotion of hydro power projects in Himachal Pradesh). The
KERC Amends Open Access-W&B Charges for RE Generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), through its order on 04th July 2014, has amended the KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulation, 2014 and has computed the wheeling and Banking charges for Renewable energy generators. The commission issued a discussion