Draft HPERC (Short Term Open Access )(Second Amendment) Regulations,2024
Draft Himachal Pradesh Electricity Commission (Short Term Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations ,2024 further to amend the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Short Term Open Access) Regulation 2010. The application fee for open access customer has been increased from Rs.5,000 to Rs.15,000. Also, operational charges has been revised.
Any objections or suggestions shall be made to Secretary, HPERC on or before 3rd August, 2024.
Proposed Revision Of Coal Plant Emission Control Compensation Mechanism
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is proposing revisions to the compensation mechanism for coal-based power plants installing emission control systems. The revisions are based on aspects of recovery of depreciation. operation & maintenance expenses, cost of debt & equity of emission control system and interim relief in the form of provisional tariff.
Government To Fund Testing Facilities for Green Hydrogen Technologies
The Indian government has announced a ₹200 crore scheme to support the development of testing facilities and infrastructure for green hydrogen technologies. This initiative falls under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and aims to accelerate the growth of this clean energy source.
Guidelines For Implementation of SIGHT To Boost Green Hydrogen Production
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for implementation of SIGHT Program. Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Program Component II: Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production (under Mode 1)- Tranche-II, aims to accelerate the development and adoption of clean hydrogen as an alternative fuel source. These guidelines were issued on July 3, 2024.
Revised Guidelines For Flexibility In Wind Turbine Placement
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its guidelines for onshore wind power projects, focusing on optimizing wind farm layouts. The previous guidelines mandated minimum distances between wind turbines, sometimes hindering optimal placement. This amendment allows for a more data-driven approach to maximize wind farm efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
New Guidelines for Rooftop Solar Subsidies for Homes Announced
The scheme offers financial support in terms of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to eligible homeowners for installing grid-connected rooftop solar systems. Eligible homeowners can submit applications through the PM Surya Ghar National Portal. Consumers can choose their own vendors from a pool of registered vendors on the portal.
Guidelines for Saturation of Government Buildings With Rooftop Solar
According to these guidelines, all central government buildings must be equipped with rooftop solar panels by December 31, 2025, if technically feasible. No central financial assistance will be provided under the Scheme for buildings in the Government sector, but the installation will be undertaken by experienced public sector companies chosen by the MNRE.
MPERC introduces revised Fees, Fines, and Charges payable to the Commission
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has revised the MPERC (Fees, Fines and Charges) (Revision-I) Regulations, 2010 and notified the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Fees, Fines and Charges) (Revision-II) Regulations, 2024 which revises the fees, fines and charges payable to the commission.
Stakeholder Consultation On Draft PSERC (MYT) Regulation, 2024
PSERC invites public comments on Draft Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Generation, Transmission, Wheeling and Retail Supply Tariff) (4th Amendment) Regulations, 2024. The comments can be shared by the stakeholders via mail- secretarypsercchd@gmail.com. on or before July 26, 2024.
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC)
PSERC invites public comments on Draft Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Generation, Transmission, Wheeling and Retail Supply Tariff) (4th Amendment) Regulations, 2024. The comments can be shared by the stakeholders via mail- secretarypsercchd@gmail.com. on or before July 26, 2024.
