Ministry of Power issues order for waiver of ISTS charges on transmission of electricity generated from new hydro-power projects
This waiver is valid for a period of 18 years from the date of commissioning of the hydro power plants. The waiver shall be allowed for inter-state transmission charges only and not losses. The waiver would be made applicable from prospective date..
Odisha Renewable Energy Policy, 2022
All large hydro, small hydro, ground-mounted solar, rooftop solar, floating solar, canal top solar, wind, biomass, energy storage (including pumped storage hydro, 4 battery energy storage system), waste-to-energy, green hydrogen/green ammonia projects or any other renewable energy technology and new initiatives/ pilot projects commissioned in the State of Odisha during the Policy period shall be guided by this Policy.
The Punjab Govt. notifies the PSERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Generation, Transmission, Wheeling and Retail Supply Tariff) Regulations, 2022
The Regulations prescribe the principles for determination of Tariff and Norms for Operation for Transmission Business and SLDC Business. The Regulations also detail the requirements for filing of Business Plan/Multi-Year Tariff/True Up/Aggregate Revenue. Annexure A of the Regulation states the Segregation of ARR of Wheeling and Retail Supply Business.
Odisha Govt launches scheme on One Time Settlement of Arrear Electricity Duty and Interest
The Scheme of One Time Settlement (OTS) of arrear electricity duty and interest will be applicable to consumers who generate energy for their own use or consumption (Captive consumers). As per the scheme interest would be charged at a reduced rate of interest @ 9% per annum for those Captive Power Plants (CPPs) who want to avail the benefits of the scheme.
The Distribution of Electricity Licence (Additional Requirements of Capital Adequacy, Creditworthiness and Code of Conduct) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022.
it is hereby clarified that for the grant of a license for distribution of electricity within the same area in terms of sixth proviso to section 14 of the Act, the entire area covering either a Municipal Corporation as defined in article 243Q of the Constitution or three adjoining revenue districts, or a smaller area as may be notified by the Appropriate Government shall be the minimum area of supply.
Ministry of Power launches scheme for Procurement of Aggregate Power of 4500 MW for five years under B (v) of SHAKTI Policy.
PFC Consulting Limited (A wholly owned subsidiary of PFC Ltd) has been designated as the Nodal Agency by the Ministry of Power. Under the scheme, PFC Consulting Ltd has invited bids for the supply of 4,500 MW. Supply of electricity will commence from April 2023. Ministry of Coal has been requested to allocate around 27 MTPA for this.
Ministry of Petroleum amends Natural Gas Tariff, Authorisation and Capacity Regulations.
The objective of these changes is to provide access of natural gas in the far-flung areas at the competitive and affordable rates to achieve the long-cherished objective of one nation one grid and one tariff.
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum, Vidyut Ombudsman and Consumer Assistance) Regulation, 2016) Third Amendment Regulation, 2022.
The licensee shall clearly state in the application the grounds for the review accompanied by such documents and supporting data to substantiate such review. The application for review shall be filed by the licensee within thirty (30) days of the date of the order.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Determining Capacity of Petroleum, Petroleum Products and Natural Gas Pipeline) Amendment Regulations, 2022
Wherever there is any change in the capacity of natural gas pipeline in the past or in future due to reason(s) as approved by the PNGRB’s Board, in such cases entity shall submit the revised capacity of the natural gas pipeline, separately due to each such reasons, to PNGRB in terms of these regulations for capacity determination and approval of the Board.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Determination of Natural Gas Pipeline Tariff) Amendment Regulations, 2022
As per the amendment, initial capacity of an integrated natural gas pipeline, if any, shall be as determined “for the purpose of determining natural gas pipeline tariff as per the basis as specified in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Determining Capacity of Petroleum, Petroleum Products and Natural Gas Pipeline) Regulations, 2010, and approved by the Board.
