Maharashtra (MSEDCL) Wind Energy Policy, 2014
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has come up with its wind energy policy in consultation with the MEDA (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency) in order to promote the wind energy generation in the state. The policy was notified on
MERC drafts RE Tariff Order for FY 2014-15
Maharashtra Electricity Regulator - MERC on 6th May has made public a draft order for tariff of renewable energy produced within the state in FY15. Comments and suggestions are invited by 5th June 2014 as per this public notice. A glimpse
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
MERC asks BEST to meet shortfall in RPO by March 2014
Electricity Regulator of Maharashtra (MERC) on 6th March 2014 released 3 separate orders with regards to verification of RPO compliance of state discoms; namely Reliance Infrastructure Limited - Distribution (RIL-D), Tata Power Company - Distribution (TPC-D) and Brihan Mumbai Electric
Maharashtra revises procedures for Wind Open Access
Keys points on Revised Procedure for Wind Open Access in Maharashtra: 1.i) For wind open access application process the documents required would be: Last 3 months energy bills Consent letter from the wind generator Last 3 months generation credit note Declaration regarding installation of SEM
Maharashtra cuts power tariff by 20 percent
Govt. of  Maharashtra, on Monday (20th Jan 2014) posted a perfect example of political interference in the functioning of an important sector. Following the footprints of the incumbent Govt. in Delhi, Maharashtra also has approved a 20 % cut in
MERC waives solar RPO targets for Tata Power Company – Distribution
The electricity regulator of Maharashtra through an order dated 20th Dec’13 has extended some relief to Tata Power Company (TPC) - Distribution. MERC has relaxed the solar RPO targets as stipulated under relevant RPO regulations for three consecutive fiscals. TPC
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
Maharashtra hikes cross subsidy surcharge
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on 29th October 2013, rolled out an order which raises the cross subsidy surcharge (CSS) to a level which can be detrimental for the growth of power market in the state. This is MERC's second revision
MERC tightens RPO compliance & prevents interchangeability
In a landmark decision by Maharashtra state electricity regulatory commission, it was brought forward that the obligated entities of the state (i.e. DISCOMs, Captive and OA consumers) will no longer have the cushion of RPO waiver or interchangeability of solar