New Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Prepaid Smart Metering)Regulations 2024
Prepaid Smart Metering Regulations, 2024 are designed to apply to all consumers and distribution licensees involved in electricity distribution and supply within Jharkhand.
CERC Issues Directives to Ensure Power Supply During Peak Demand Period
All SLDCs and RLDCs must submit details of their operational planning for October 2024, including resource adequacy assessments. Distribution companies can procure power from surplus or requisitioned capacity in other states during shortages. Generating companies should address technical issues to ensure maximum capacity on-bar.
CERC Proposes Changes to Electricity Trading Contracts
The commission proposes to review the continuation of Contingency Contracts in light of their performance and the introduction of alternative options like Real-Time Markets (RTM). Additionally, CERC also proposes to withdraw Intra-Day Contracts in all the Power Exchanges. Power exchanges will be required to offer pre-specified time slots for TAM contracts, including Base/RTC, Peak, Off-Peak, and Night. Stakeholders can submit their feedback on these drafts by November 4, 2024.
Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Battery Swapping and Charging Stations
The guidelines apply to providers of swappable batteries, as well as owners and operators of battery charging stations and battery swapping stations located anywhere in India. The guidelines apply to providers of swappable batteries, as well as owners and operators of battery charging stations and battery swapping stations located anywhere in India. Owners of battery charging stations or battery swapping stations can utilize their existing electricity connections for charging swappable batteries, with or without increasing the connected load.
Proposed Changes to Deviation Settlement Mechanism Open for Public Feedback
The draft amendments, titled Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024 aim to improve the functioning of the electricity market. All comments and suggestions must be submitted by November 1, 2024.
Embracing Efficient Energy Use for a Brighter Durga Puja 2024
. Given the expected surge in power demand from festive lighting and decorations, the administration urges citizens and organizers to adopt energy-saving practices to maintain a stable power supply.
CEA Approves Two New Pumped Storage Projects in Maharashtra
CEA aims to approve at least two PSPs per month in 2024-25. The target for 2024-25 is to approve 15 PSPs with a combined capacity of 25,500 MW. CEA has also introduced an online portal, “Jalvi-store,” to streamline the processing of PSPs. Certain chapters of the DPRs have been eliminated to expedite the approval process.
New Nagaland Work-Charged and Casual Employees Regulation (First Amendment) Act, 2024
The new Act significant changes concerning the classification and treatment of certain employees within the Power Department and Public Health Engineering Department. Let’s delve into the details of this important legislative update.
August 2024 Escalation Rates For Imported Coal
The cost of imported coal has seen a slight decrease of 2.67%. However, the cost of transporting imported coal has increased by 3.43%. The cost of handling imported coal within India has also increased by 0.83%.
New Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The guidelines apply to manufacturers, owners, and operators of EV charging stations located in public, semi-public, and private areas. They also extend to power utilities and central and state agencies. These guidelines aim to promote the adoption of EVs by creating a robust and accessible charging network.
