Summary: It should be safe to assume that 20 hours banking won’t be back, 17 hours banking for solar is a possibility and net metering may continue as it is. However, the court has directed MSEDCL to be fair with consumers. Looks like it will be challenged in supreme court. This Court should be specially […]
Guidelines regarding metering for Low Tension Consumers willing to Open Access under MERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations – EQ
Summary: — ## 🏢 **Issuing Authority** * **Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL)** * Office of the **Chief Engineer (Commercial)** * **Circular No.**: 350 * **Date**: 07 August 2025 * **Reference**: MERC (Distribution Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023 – notified on 10 November 2023 — ## 📜 **Background** * MERC’s amended DOA regulation […]
EV Adoption: 64% Consumers Likely to Choose Electric Vehicle – TCS Study – EQ
In Short : A recent study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shows that 64% of consumers are likely to choose electric vehicles (EVs) for their next purchase. This growing inclination reflects increasing awareness of environmental issues, improved EV technology, and supportive policies. The study highlights a significant shift in consumer preferences, signaling a promising future […]
Proposed Amendments in JERC Supply Code, 2018
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (for the State of Goa & Union Territories) invites suggestions/comments/inputs/objections from Public/Stakeholders/ Consumers /Consumers Organizations on the proposed amendments in JERC(Electricity Supply Code),2018 interested person may give their Suggestions / Comments on the Draft Regulations, to be sent by registered post / e-mail latest by 3rd June, 2021. For more information […]
Draft: Electricity Right of Consumers
Draft: Electricity Right of Consumers. For more information please see below link.
Real-time power trading to reduce input costs for discoms, tariffs for consumers
Developing a responsive and transparent power market by 2030 is a key component of Singh’s reforms roadmap for introducing intense competition to achieve the Narendra Modi government’s objective of providing 24X7 affordable power to all NEW DELHI: India joined the ranks of developed markets such as the US and Europe with power minister R K […]
In the matter of: MITIGATION OF IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION LICENSEES AND CONSUMERS OF RAJASTHAN
In the matter of: MITIGATION OF IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION LICENSEES AND CONSUMERS OF RAJASTHAN For more information please see below link:
Punjab reduces power tariff for consumers
The PSPCL will have to bear an additional burden of Rs 350 crore due to the various reliefs announced for the consumers, an official spokesperson said Chandigarh: To further mitigate the hardships faced by the people amid the lockdown, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced a reduction in the fixed charges for electricity […]
UPPCL launches instalment scheme for consumers
Now consumers living in urban areas, having electricity connections up to a load of 5 KW can pay their dues in 12 easy instalments. For rural consumers the dues can be paid in 24 instalments. Lucknow : The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd has decided to start a new scheme under which consumers can pay […]
Guj’s rooftop solar power scheme aims to cover 2 lakh families
Gujarat energy minister Saurabh Patel said here on Thursday that the state government’s rooftop solar panel scheme aims to cover two lakh households by March 31 next year. Under the scheme, people can install solar panels for electricity generation on the roof of their houses, and if there is surplus electricity, they can sell it […]