Analysis of Amendments in National Tariff Policy
The government recently amended the National Tariff Policy (NTP). Several reform measures have been announced in this change. NTP 2016 has increased focus on renewable energy, sourcing power through competitive bidding and the need for ‘reasonable rates’ (see box –
UDAY Scheme’s Impact on Renewable Energy Sector
The UDAY scheme was launched by the government in November 2015, and so far as met with a good response from the states (16 states representing more than 90% of DISCOM losses has joined) and from industry observers. These cover
CSERC’s order on non compliance of RPO by Discoms for the year 2011-12 & 2012-13
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) passed an order on 15th October 2014 on non compliance of RPO by DISCOM's of Chhattisgarh for the year 2011-12 and 2012-13. In the order CSERC said that they will close this matter of
MPERC imposes penalty for non compliance of RPO
In an order dated 20th October 2014, Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has imposed a token penalty of Rs. 25,000 for non compliance of RPO. The order is the outcome of the petition filed by M/S Green Energy Association
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
Gujarat DISCOMs approach CERC to seek REC benefits
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) on behalf of DISCOMs , had approached Hon'ble CERC for certain amendments to REC regulations, enabling the former to claim solar RECs as "Eligible Entity" for excess procurement over & above the stipulated RPO
Financial Restructuring plan for DISCOMs almost ready
The readiness of Financial Restructuring Plans (FRP) in some states is heralding good times ahead for present cash-strapped distribution companies. Distribution companies of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have proactively finalized the process and have already issued bond to lenders,
Changes to Electricity Act Proposed
The Ministry of Power (MOP) recently made public a document that proposes various changes to the Electricity Act, 2003 (EA). The below article provides a quick summary of the proposed changes: The current role of the Distribution Licensee has been broken up into
Center takes a stricter route on RPO compliance
As per an article in Economic Times, the center has asked the appellate tribunal to allow MNRE to be a party in a petition jointly filed by wind associations IWEA and IWTMA. This petition filed by the wind associations in January
GERC waives RPO shortfall; second year of non-compliance
In a very disappointing order, the Gujarat State Electricity Commission (GERC) decided to waive off the shortfall in RPO for the year 2012-13. In a petition filed by the Discoms, they had asked for a waiver on the grounds that