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,
Deadlines Extended For Stricter Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Standards
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has announced an extension of the deadline for energy efficiency standards for air conditioners sold in India. The original deadline was December 31, 2024 and has now been extended to December 31, 2025. Additionally, BEE has also introduced enhanced standards for the upcoming years.
Electrical Safety Handbook For Students
Prepared by the National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety (NFEES), this handbook serves as a resource for students, educators, and parents. It covers essential topics like basic electrical principles, hazard identification, and preventive measures, presented in an accessible and engaging way.
Changes In Approval Process for Public Sector Solar Parks
Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and Joint Ventures of CPSUs are now exempt from State Government Committee approval for Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and charges. State Government PSU’s DPRs and related charges still require approval from the state’s Department of Power, Energy, or Renewable Energy. The existing process remains unchanged for private developers.
CPCB Seeks Nominations for Ash Disposal Auditors for Coal Power Plants
CPCB is seeking nominations from experts affiliated with Institutes of National Importance (IITs, IISc, NITs), CSIR institutes and other central and state institutions focused on science, technology, research, and environment. Interested experts must submit nominations through their respective institution’s Director or Head by May 29, 2024.
Clarification Issued on Biomass Co-firing Policy for Power Plants
The MoP clarifies that for plants established through competitive bidding the cost of biomass pellets can be directly passed through in the Energy Charge Rate (ECR). This eliminates the need to rely on “Change in Law” clauses and their associated thresholds.
MoP Advises GENCOs On Timely Import Of Coal For Maximizing Production In Coal Mines
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has extended its prior advisory on blending of imported coal at 6% by weight from March 2024 to June 2024. GENCOs must ensure that their imported coal contracts continue coal supplies till June 2024. They are also encouraged to continuously monitor their coal stock positions and opt for blending in accordance with their requirements.
Government Amends Electricity Rules to Optimize Power Supply
To optimize power usage, power generators withholding surplus power will now forfeit the capacity or fixed charges corresponding to that surplus quantity. Additionally, the surplus power cannot be sold in the power exchange at a price exceeding 120% of the energy charge plus applicable transmission charges. This move aims to increase the utilization of surplus electricity by making it more likely to be purchased and utilized.
MNRE Publishes Details of Secretaries (DRC) of REIAs
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the secretaries to the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) for the respective Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs). This order was issued on January 12, 2024.
New Rules Unveiled to Boost Ease of Doing Business in Green Hydrogen and Energy Storage Sectors
To rationalize open access charges, the rules state that for consumers availing General Network Access or Open Access, the additional surcharge will be progressively reduced and eliminated within four years. Importantly, the surcharge will only apply to consumers who are or have been customers of the concerned Distribution licensee, sparing those who have never been customers from this additional cost.
