Key Updates from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission: New Fees and Charges Regulations
The fee has been revised to 0.1 percent of the revenues generated from the wheeling and sale of electricity.
Empowerment Through Innovation: The Matsya Vahini Fish Kiosk Scheme
The Department of Fisheries, Goa issued the Eco-Friendly Movable Fish Kiosk Matsya Vahini – Three-Wheeler Scheme. It features electric, eco-friendly kiosks designed to ensure hygienic and efficient fish handling.
New Updates in Delhi’s Electricity Deviation Mechanism: DERC Issues New Order in Line with CERC 2024 Regulations
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) issued a significant order that aligns local electricity deviation settlement mechanisms with the recently updated Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) regulations.
CERC Publishes Timelines For Implementation Of DSM Regulations
The stipulation in DSM Regulations regarding charges for deviation by way of injection of infirm power will now come into effect on November 1, 2024. Until October 31, 2024, CERC’s Order dated February 6, 2023, on charges for deviation for injection of scheduled inform power will remain in operation. All other provisions of the DSM Regulations, 2024, have come into effect on September 16, 2024.
JERC for the State of Goa and Union Territories issued an important amendment to its Solar PV Grid Interactive System regulations
This update impacts net metering, gross metering, and several other aspects related to solar energy projects.
JERC Implements Sweeping Changes to Electricity Supply Code Regulations
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and Union Territories (Electricity Supply Code) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024 impact various areas, from application procedures and supply standards to meter requirements and the introduction of Time of Day (TOD) tariffs.
Government Approves Viability Gap Funding for Offshore Wind Energy Projects
This scheme aims to commission 1000 MW of offshore wind energy capacity by the financial year 2031-32. The guidelines cover the commission of 1000MV of offshore wind energy projects. The VGF scheme will be implemented through a transparent process and will provide financial support to developers and help make offshore wind energy projects more economically viable.
Deadline Extended for Comments On Draft Electricity Tariff Regulations Amendment
The CERC had previously requested that comments on these draft regulations be furnished by September 6, 2024. By the present notice the CERC has extended this deadline till September 27, 2024. Through the draft regulations, the CERC seeks to amend the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2024 issued on March 15, 2024.
Public Input Sought on Guidelines for PM-Surya Ghar Yojana’s Payment and Financial Assistance
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is seeking comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for two key components of the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: Payment Security Mechanism and Central Financial Assistance. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments and suggestions on the draft guidelines by September 17, 2024
Report On Status Of Metering In The Country as on 31st March 2024
The CEA has prepared a report on the status of consumer metering, feeder metering, and distribution transformer (DT) metering as of March 31, 2024. The report reveals that while progress has been made, there is still a need for further expansion of metering infrastructure to achieve optimal efficiency and reliability in the power sector.
