Tag Archives: DISCOM

UPERC issues CRE Regulations Sept 2019

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

UPERC issued CRE Regulations today, with key features as 1. DSM shall be implemented for all RE except MSW and SHP. For solar as per UPERC (Forecasting, Scheduling and Settlement) Regulations 2018 2. Waivers of 50% of wheeling and transmission … Continue reading →

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RETAIL ELECTRICITY TARIFF OF MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CO. LTD. (‘MAHAVITARAN’) APPLICABLE FROM 1 NOVEMBER, 2016

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

RETAIL ELECTRICITY TARIFF OF MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CO. LTD. (‘MAHAVITARAN’) press-release-msedcl-tariff-order-english-03112016 APPLICABLE FROM 1 NOVEMBER, 2016 Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) is a Distribution Licensee in most of Maharashtra, including some areas in Mumbai. MSEDCL’s Petition for … Continue reading →

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Reliance – MULTI YEAR TARIFF (MYT) PETITION FOR THIRD CONTROL PERIOD FY 2016-17 TO FY 2019-20 (Executive Summary)

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Reliance Infra executive_summary_english MULTI YEAR TARIFF (MYT) PETITION FOR THIRD CONTROL PERIOD FY 2016-17 TO FY 2019-20 (Executive Summary)

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Case No. 121 of 2014 In the matter of Petition of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. for approval of Multi Year Tariff for Second Control Period FY 2013-14 to FY 2015-16

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

order-121of2014-26062015 Case No. 121 of 2014 In the matter of Petition of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. for approval of Multi Year Tariff for Second Control Period FY 2013-14 to FY 2015-16 lettter-to-merc-dated-16-05-2016-2  

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UDAY is a revival plan for discoms rather than a bailout package

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Power sector distribution companies are being bailed out by the government for the third time in 13 years. The earlier two bailouts have failed miserably with losses of various distribution companies (discoms) amounting to Rs 3.8 lakh crore and the … Continue reading →

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PSERC regulations for Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) Systems based on Net Metering

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission Notification The 7th May, 2015 No.PSERC/Secy./Regu. 101 – In exercise of powers conferred under Section 181 read with Section 61 and 86(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003) and all other powers … Continue reading →

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Telangana cross subsidy surcharge under Sections 39, 40 and 42 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for FY 2015-16

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSNPDCL) and Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL) filed separatePetitions under Sections 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003, before the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC or the Commission) on … Continue reading →

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MNRE invites proposals for 52MWp rooftop installations on Public Sector Utilities across India through MGAs

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy invites offers/proposals for installation of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants in various States across the Country under National Clean Energy Funds from the Multi Government Agencies (MGAs) i.e. Govt. Deptts. Govt. Institutions, PSUs & their subsidiaries, DISCOMs, DMRC, National Housing Bank, Commercial Banks, Railways, Army, Financial Institutions/Financial Integrators, etc. in the country. These projects can be installed in the Government / Commercial/ Institutional/ residential buildings located in various States in the country. Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission Tariff Order for Wheeling Tariffs for Distribution Business

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The filings for approval of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff proposals for the Wheeling Charges of Distribution business for 3rd control period (from FY 2014- 15 to FY 2018-19), made on 4th December, 2013, by the four (4) Distribution … Continue reading →

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Improve discoms’ health to attract investments in power : World Bank

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Electricity distribution to the end consumer in India needs reform in order to achieve the target of electricity to all by 2019, says the World Bank. A World Bank study has termed distribution utilities as the weakest link of the … Continue reading →

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GUVNL, Gujarat Discoms want to avail RECs For Solar Power Purchased by them from the Gujarat Solar Park Developers…

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Gujarat Discoms have filed an petition with CERC to grant Renewable Energy Certificates for the amount of solar power purchased by them from the Gujarat Solar Park Developers in excess of the Renewable Purchase Obligations; however the CERC has … Continue reading →

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APTRANSCO makes open offer to Solar Developers for Rs. 6.49 per unit for 20 years valid upto 30th Sept 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Click Below for the documents APTRANSCO guidelines APTRANSCO format for processing security APTRANSCO list-of-substations APTRANSCO power-purchase-agreement APTRANSCO format-for-performance-guarantee Guidelines for Solar Power developers to apply Under Open Offer i.        The  Prospective  Solar  developers  are  requested  to  submit  their Application to Chief Engineer/IPC/APPCC/Vidyut Soudha/Hyderabad along with the … Continue reading →

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Discom restructure kicked off with 8 States in April 2013, Rs 1.60 lakh cr in bad debt

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Under the Centre’s package, half of the losses would be taken up by the States, which would issue long-term bonds in phases. For the remaining losses, the distribution companies would get a three-year moratorium on principal payment. The financial re-structuring programme … Continue reading →

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Accumulated losses of state power utilities

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

HANDLING POWER Accumulated losses of state power utilities States SEB /Discom losses (Rs cr) States SEB /Discom losses (Rs cr) Accumulated 2010-11 Accumulated 2010-11 J&K NA 1,892 Kerala 6,865 1,934 Mizoram NA 115 Bihar 5,821 NA Manipur NA 56 West … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh net metering policy released on 25th March 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar power policy pressnote. The Government announced its policy for encouraging solar power production in the State. A GO MS NO 22 to this effect has been issued on Monday. Keeping in view the good potential for harnessing solar power, … Continue reading →

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Loss-making discoms a drag on states’ finances, says RBI: Power Ministry has to act now

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

    The RBI on 10th Jan 2013 said loss-making power distribution companies continue to impact financials of states and cautioned against their restructured debt liabilities turning into non-performing assets for the state governments. Pitching for periodic tariff revisions, the central bank … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh releases its RFS for Grid connected Solar Plants

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

After TN failing miserably due to various issues on its 1000 MW ambitious solar plan, AP has taken up the baton. We anticipate that the credit ratings of the DISCOM may play a key role in getting in more players … Continue reading →

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TANGEDCO to verify captive wind power units’ compliance with norms – Has Wind caused the downfall of the TN DISCOM

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Tangedco calculates that on the 6,000-odd million units of electricity generated by captive wind producers, it sustains a loss of close to Rs 500 crore. The Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) has asked its Chief Engineers to verify whether … Continue reading →

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