CERC Notifies Monthly Escalation Rates for Procurement of Power
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the monthly escalation rates for October 2025, applicable for payments related to the procurement of power by Distribution Licensees. These rates are used for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) entered into under specific Ministry of Power (MoP) guidelines, particularly those related to the bidding process and the SHAKTI Policy for long-term procurement from Thermal Power Stations.
CERC Invites Comments on Draft Tariff Amendment Regulations, 2025
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a Public Notice dated 1 December 2025, inviting views, comments, suggestions, and objections from stakeholders on the Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
CERC Schedules Public Hearing on Wind and Solar Deviation Formula (Value of ‘X’)
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has scheduled a public hearing on December 3, 2025, at 14:30 Hrs (2:30 PM) via video conference to deliberate on the determination of the value of “X” for computing the percentage of deviation for Wind and Solar (WS) Sellers starting April 1, 2026.
CERC Issues Corrigendum for Connectivity and General Network Access Regulations
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a Corrigendum dated November 4, 2025, making several corrections to the previously notified Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025 dated August 31, 2025.
Private Capital to Finance State Power Grid Expansion
The central government is actively promoting the Acquire, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (AOMT) model to monetize intra-state transmission assets, aiming to unlock public capital and channel private investment into necessary power grid expansion. This strategy is highlighted in a recent concept note detailing the regulatory and financial framework for monetized transmission assets, particularly in light of the massive investment required to strengthen the country’s power system.
CERC Notifies Key Financial Rates for Electricity Transmission
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a notification detailing the escalation rate and discount rate applicable for transmission service payments and relief calculations for the period October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The notification, dated October 21, 2025, sets two distinct rates as required by the Ministry of Power’s competitive bidding guidelines for transmission services.
CERC Notifies Power Procurement Escalation Rates (October 2025 – March 2026)
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the annual escalation rates for power procurement payments for the period October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. These rates are used for payments under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that follow the tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power.
CERC Proposes Buyout Price as Alternate Compliance Mechanism for Renewable Consumption Obligation
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a proposal to establish a Buyout Price as an alternative mechanism for Designated Consumers to fulfill their Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO). This initiative is a direct response to a Ministry of Power notification dated September 27, 2025, which introduced three options for meeting the RCO targets.
CERC Initiates Suo Motu Proceeding to Adjust Power Tariffs Following Coal Tax Overhaul
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has taken suo motu cognisance (on its own motion) of the recent statutory changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure for coal and has initiated proceedings (Petition No. 10/SM/2025) to determine the resultant impact on electricity tariffs. The CERC Order, dated October 1, 2025, acknowledges that the abolition of the Compensation Cess and the increase in the GST rate on coal constitute a Change in Law event, requiring a uniform regulatory direction to adjust monthly tariffs and facilitate the settlement of dues.
CERC Schedules Public Hearing on Coal GST Rate Hike
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a notice scheduling a public hearing to discuss the recent changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure affecting the procurement of coal. The hearing is being held in connection with Suo Motu Petition No. 10/SM/2025, initiated by the Commission following notifications from the Ministry of Finance.
MNRE Clarifies ALMM Implementation for Solar PV Cells
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an Office Memorandum (OM) containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the implementation of the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Cells (List-II), following the initial OM dated July 28, 2025. The first version of the ALMM List-II for solar PV cells was published on July 31, 2025, which set the “Cut-off date” for various exemptions as August 31, 2025.
CERC Invites Comments on Draft Renewable Energy Certificates Regulations
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a Public Notice seeking feedback on the Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Renewable Energy Certificates for Renewable Energy Generation) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025.