Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2023
The regulations clarify that any country connected to the National Grid or Regional Grid will be treated as a separate control area. This recognition enables effective planning of generation and transmission resources to meet projected demand while complying with specified reliability standards. Emphasis is placed on integrating environmentally friendly technologies, such as renewable energy sources, flexible resources, energy storage systems, and demand response measures, to manage the intermittent and variable nature of renewable energy sources.
The Dept. of Atomic Energy notifies the Date of Coming into force of the Atomic Energy (Amendment) Act, 2015
The notification states that 15th May, 2023 will be the date from which the Atomic Energy (Amendment) Act, 2015 has come into force.
Bihar Biofuels Production Promotion Policy, 2023
The policy defines the eligibility criteria for different types of units and feedstocks. Standalone distilleries producing 100% fuel-grade Ethanol and CBG/bio- CNG manufacturing units are eligible for incentives under this policy. The production of Ethanol and CBG/bio-CNG from approved feedstocks mentioned in the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018, and subsequent permissions granted by the National Biofuel Coordination Committee are allowed in Bihar.
Draft R&D Roadmap for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem in India
The roadmap focuses on developing new materials, technologies, and infrastructure to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost- effectiveness of green hydrogen production, storage, and transportation. The R&D program will also prioritize safety and address technical barriers and challenges in developing a hydrogen economy.
3-Day International Conference on Green Hydrogen
One of the fundamental aims of the conference is to establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem that aligns with global decarbonization goals. Discussions will cover various aspects, including hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and downstream applications. Additionally, the conference will address green financing, human resource upskilling, and startup initiatives in the green hydrogen domain.
MoP amends the Guidelines for Encouraging Competition in Development of Transmission Projects
The MoP now tasks the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) to allocate the task of carrying out survey report of transmission projects to the respective Bid Process Coordinators (BPCs). Prior to this amendment , the NCT would allocate the task of preparing survey report by maintaining a roster amongst agencies namely Central Transmission Utility (CTU) & BPCs.
Guidelines on Design, Construction, O&M and Annual Certification of Coal Ash Ponds
The Guidelines state that because of economic viability, thermal power stations most widely dispose both precipitated fly ash and bottom ash together as a slurry to the pond in which it stored for a longer period. Therefore safe disposal and gainful utilization are the prime concerns to safe guard the interest of environmental system.
Public Procurement to provide for Purchase Preference for Energy Meters Including Smart Meters
The Ministry of Power has modified its purchase preference for public procurement in the power sector to include ‘energy meters including smart meters’. Hence, class-I local suppliers would be entitled to bid for public procurement for these goods.
National Electricity Plan Notification (Amendment) Rules, 2023
Under the amended rule, a draft National Electricity Plan will be published on the website of the Authority. This step will allow licensees, generating companies, and the general public to review the plan and provide their suggestions and objections. Furthermore, the notice regarding the publication of the draft plan will be published in at least two daily newspapers to maximize awareness.
Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023
Licenses granted by the Appropriate Commission and deemed licenses will be deemed renewed, unless revoked, for a period of twenty-five years at a time.
