MERC Distribution Open Access 2016
MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) has come up with the new distribution open access regulation 2016 on 30th March 2016 in the state of Maharashtra. The key changes in the regulation are: Allowing sourcing of power from multiple sources. Allowing sourcing of power
MPERC Draft Demand Side Management Regulations, 2015
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) came up with its Demand Side Management draft regulations, on 21st September 2015. It’s the State’s first initiative towards practicing a cost effective method of selecting, planning and implementing measures which intend to have
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
Delhi discoms request to waive RPO of FY13
Delhi discoms have requested to DERC, to waive RPO targets of FY13. This request was put forward by discoms in their respective ARR petitions for FY15. The discoms contend that RPO regulations were introduced in Delhi only in October 2012
Captive power plant of Bokaro Steel Plant is co-gen : Jharkhand ERC
In an order dated 24th March 2014, state electricity regulator of Jharkhand (JSERC) is of the view that the captive power plant of Bokaro Steel Plant (a unit of Steel Authority of India) can be regarded as a co-generation plant.
Kerala drafts regulation for net-metering of small solar projects
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently unveiled its draft copy of "KSERC - Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, Regulations, 2014" (refer). With this Kerala joins the league of states namely; Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand,
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,
Pass RE cost to Industries says MSEDCL
Maharashtra state electricity distribution company limited (MSEDCL) has requested the Hon'ble MERC to consider passing on the cost due to renewable energy purchase to Industries of the state. As per MSEDCL, Industries in the state are responsible for pollution and
RERC to finalize APPC of FY 2011-12
Jodhpur vidyut vitran nigam Limited has submitted to RERC the proposition to finalize the APPC for FY 2011-12 as the audited for financial year ending by March 2011, are now available. RERC in an order dated 2nd Nov, 2011 had determined
Load shedding; better option than buying power: DISCOMs
The country where power consumers are made to face long hours of power shortage (sometimes up-to 6 hours in some parts), seems to be having this shortage “artificially” created. Cash strapped distribution companies are resorting to power outages than buying