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
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
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
KERC determines the tariff for solar projects
KERC with an order dated 10th October 2013 determines the following tariff: Type of solar plant Approved tariff in Rs. Per unit Solar PV 8.40 Solar Thermal 10.92 Roof-top and small solar PV 9.56 Roof-top and small solar PV with 30% capital subsidy 7.20 It is applicable for solar power generators entering
KERC order on Wheeling and Banking charges for RE generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission through an order dated 9th Oct 2013 has decided to extend the validity of order (dt – 11.07.2008) till end of current financial year, which was previously mandated to be valid only till 10th July 2013. The key points in
APERC order on APPPC FY13
The state of Andhra Pradesh has finally got its awaited “average pooled power purchase cost” in an order dated 29.06.2013 released by Hon’ble APERC. as Rs. 2.69 per unit. Although, the same is for FY 2012-13. Before determining the final
Karnataka APPC for FY14
Hon’ble commission through a gazette copy dated 21.06.2013 has come up with a new Average Pooled Purchase Cost (APPC) rate of 3.07 Rs. per unit. This APPC rate is for a period starting from 01.04.2013 – 31.03.2014. An interim APPC rate for
Power Bills to shoot up in Kerala, Karnataka and HP
After a recent power tariff hike by the states of Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, it was now time for ERCs of Kerala, Karnataka and HP to come to the rescue of their respective DISCOMs. Time has come when poor
Karnataka APPC to remain the same till June 2013
KERC issued a gazetted notification dated 02.04.2013, in which it has notified that the pooled cost of power purchase as determined vide its notification dated 27.06.2012 as Rs. 2.60 per unit will remain in effect till 30th June 2013. The notification