Reforms and Regulations

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the Terms and Conditions of Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy (RE) Sources Regulations, 2020. The regulations will come into force from July 1, 2020 and remain effective […]

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified a suo moto order on the determination of forbearance and floor price for renewable energy certificates (RECs). As per the order, the commission has fixed a forbearance […]

The finance minister has unveiled significant power sector reforms as part of the “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” to mitigate the Covid-19 impact on the economy. The government has announced tariff policy reforms to encourage consumer rights, […]

The finance minister has also announced reforms in the coal mining sector as part of the government’s fourth tranche of economic package. The key reform measures include approval of commercial mining of coal on revenue-sharing […]

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, 2020. The regulations will supersede the existing Sharing Regulations, 2010. The new regulations have reviewed the existing point […]

The MoP has notified an amendment regarding the eligibility of power plants for participation in the SHAKTI coal auctions. As per the amendment, all power plants that do not have power purchase agreements (PPAs) will […]

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified guidelines for the validity period of type tests conducted on major electrical equipment in power transmission. As per the CEA, at present, national/international standards do not specify any […]

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The ministry has proposed major reforms such as provisions for distribution franchises, removal of regulatory assets, strengthening of payment security mechanisms and […]

  The MNRE has granted an extension of 30 days for the commissioning of renewable energy projects beyond the lockdown period. The renewable energy implementing agencies may grant extension of time for the commissioning of […]

The MoP has issued a notification stating that power generation is an essential service and that the concerned state authorities need to give permission for material movement needed by them during the lockdown. The MoP […]

The CERC has notified the Payment of Fees (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020; the Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Trading Licence and Other Related Matters (First Amendment) Regulations, 2020; and draft Terms and Conditions […]

In line with the MoP’s directions, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has reduced the rate for late payment surcharge (LPS) payable by discoms to power generators from 1.5 per cent per month to 1 […]

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The ministry has proposed major reforms such as provisions for distribution franchises, removal of regulatory assets, strengthening of payment security mechanisms and […]

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification regarding payment to renewable energy generating stations during the moratorium provided to discoms by the MoP. The MNRE has stated that the “must-run” […]

The MoP has clarified that discoms will continue to be obligated to pay for power within 45 days of the presentation of letter of credit (LoC). The clarification comes after misinterpretation of its earlier directive […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the Draft Battery Waste Management Rules, 2020 which will supersede the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. The uptake of batteries is expected to increase […]

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice stating that time extension will be provided to renewable energy projects owing to the disruption of supply chains due to the spread of […]

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified draft guidelines on the Availability of Spares and Inventories for Power Transmission System. As per the CEA, there is a need for standardisation of the provision of mandatory […]

The CERC has notified draft amendments to the Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Trading Licence and Other Related Matters Regulations, 2020. The amendments relate to the trading margin in respect of banking of […]

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued the Sharing of Revenue Derived from Utilisation of Transmission Assets for Other Businesses Regulations, 2020. As per the regulations, an interstate transmission licensee proposing to undertake other […]