New Regulations for Fees and Charges of Regional Load Despatch Centres
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued new regulations governing fees and charges levied by Regional Load Despatch Centres (RLDCs) in India. These regulations are effective from the date of publication and will apply for a control period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029.
CERC Seeks Public Input on Renewable Energy Tariffs
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is inviting comments from stakeholders on its proposal for determining generic tariffs for renewable energy projects in India. CERC proposes to determine the generic tariff for the first year of the control period, i.e. July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. It has therefore published a proposal to the general public.
June 2024 Escalation Rates For Imported Coal
The cost of imported coal has seen a slight increase of 1.68%. However, the cost of transporting imported coal has decreased by 4.78%. The cost of handling imported coal within India has remained unchanged,
New Regulations for Renewable Energy Tariff Determination in India
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued new regulations for determining tariffs for grid-connected renewable energy projects commissioned between July 1, 2024, and March 31, 2027. The regulations outline specific criteria for different renewable energy project types, including wind, solar, biomass, and hybrid projects.
Deadline Extended for Comments On Staff Paper On Power Exchange Bidding Oversight
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit comments and suggestions on the Staff Paper titled “Regulatory Oversight on Bidding Behaviour in Power Exchanges.” The extension was granted in response to requests from stakeholders who sought more time to provide their feedback.
Public Hearing on New Proposed Charges Associated With Regional Load Despatch Centres
The CERC released draft regulations on April 4, 2024, outlining a new framework for calculating and collecting fees used to operate RLDCs. The public comment period ended on May 20, 2024. However, in order to gather diverse perspectives, the CERC will hold a public hearing on May 30, 2024, at 2:30 PM via video conferencing.
Extension In Timeline For Furnishing Comments On Draft DSM Regulations, 2024
These draft regulations outline the process for managing deviations from power schedules in the Indian electricity grid. The CERC notes that several stakeholders requested more time to provide feedback on the draft regulations. The CERC has responded to this request by extending the deadline from May 24, 2024, to June 3, 2024.
2024 Transmission License Regulations
Only companies selected through competitive bidding or entities chosen by the government can apply for a license for interstate transmission of electricity. Distribution licensees and bulk consumers developing dedicated transmission lines are exempt from needing a license.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Notifies New Location For Its Hearings
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has announced that effective from May 17, 2024, it will hold its hearings in Court Room, 7th Floor, Tower B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029.
Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The amendment rules have inserted three new rules, numbered 21, 22 and 23. The prior rule 21 has been re-numbered as 24. These rules seek to address various aspects of power generation, transmission, and open access charges. These amendments aim to streamline the power sector, encourage investments, and enhance operational efficiency.
