In Short : The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is considering moderating power trading fees as part of efforts to ease electricity prices for consumers. The move aims to reduce transaction costs in power markets, improve affordability, and enhance efficiency in electricity trading, especially as short-term and market-based power procurement continues to expand across India. In […]
Petition for the determination of transmission tariff for asset under ‘Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS, Part-B” in the Western Region – EQ
Summary: —- Document 1: CERC Hearing Proceedings (875/TT/2025) Key Proceedings: Petitioner’s Submission: PGCIL filed for tariff determination for the 2024-29 period. MSEDCL’s Request: Respondent No. 2 (MSEDCL) sought 4 weeks to file a reply. Commission’s Directions: PGCIL to implead CTUIL as a party and file a revised memo within a week. Issue notice to all […]
Petition for the determination of transmission tariff for Establishment of Sub-station at Kurnool-III under “Transmission System for Kurnool Wind Energy Zone / Solar Energy Zone (AP)- Part-A & Part-B” in the Southern Region – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Basic Case Information** * **Petition No.:** 877/TT/2025 * **Date of Hearing:** December 3, 2025 * **Coram (Bench):** Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson), Shri Ramesh Babu V., Shri Harish Dudani, Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Members) * **Petitioner:** **Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)** – The central transmission utility executing the project. * […]
Petition with CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations to NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Basic Case Information** * **Petition No.:** 322/TL/2024 * **Date of Hearing:** December 3, 2025 * **Coram (Bench):** Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson), Shri Ramesh Babu V., Shri Harish Dudani, Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Members) * **Petitioner:** **NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited (NREGSPTL)** – A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) likely set up to build, […]
CERC Introduces Virtual PPA Framework to Support Renewable Energy Targets – EQ
In Short : The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced norms for virtual power purchase agreements to facilitate renewable energy procurement. The framework is aimed at enabling flexibility in meeting clean energy targets, improving market participation, and supporting corporate and utility buyers in procuring renewable power without physical delivery constraints. In Detail : The Central […]
Petition for Adoption of tariff of 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects connected to the ISTS as amended from time to time – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Case Details** – **Petition No.**: 771/AT/2025 – **Subject**: Petition under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003** for **adoption of tariff** for **1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects** connected to the **inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)**, selected through competitive bidding. – **Petitioner**: **NTPC Limited** – **Respondents**: **Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited […]
Petition for Truing up and determination of the transmission tariff for Combined Asset under “North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-IV” in the North Eastern Region – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Case Details** – **Hearing Date**: 27.11.2025 – **Bench**: Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member) and Shri Harish Dudani (Member) – **Petitioner**: **Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)** – **Respondents**: Various state power distribution/management companies (e.g., MPPMCL, APDCL, etc.) — ### **2. Petitions Involved** Five separate petitions were heard together: | Petition […]
Petition for determination of the Transmission Tariff for the Transmission Assets under Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for evacuation of power from Solar Energy Zones in RJ – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Case Details** – **Petition No.**: 80/TT/2025 – **Subject**: Determination of **Transmission Tariff** for assets under the **Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for evacuation of power from Solar Energy Zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under Phase-II-Part B1**. – **Petitioner**: **Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)** – **Respondents**: **Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited […]
Petition for Adoption of Transmission Charges with respect to the Transmission System being established by the Davanagere Power Transmission Limited – EQ
Summary: —- **KEY PROCEEDINGS:** 1. **Name Change of Petitioner:** – Petitioner’s representative informed the Commission that the process of changing the company’s name is ongoing. – Requested permission to file an affidavit with supporting documents regarding the name change. 2. **Commission’s Direction:** – Petitioner permitted to file an affidavit within **one week**, placing on record […]
Petition of CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations for determination of transmission tariff for 2014-19 tariff period – EQ
Summary: —- **BACKGROUND:** – **Remand Order:** Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) remanded back CERC’s earlier order dated 29.6.2018. – **Reason for Remand:** APTEL directed re-determination of tariff based on: 1. Actual capital cost 2. Legitimate weighted average interest on loan (WAROI) 3. Grossed-up return on equity based on true effective tax rates 4. Correct useful […]