Summary: —- **Key Details:** 1. **Background:** The Ministry of Power initially circulated the Draft National Electricity Policy, 2026, to all stakeholders on January 20, 2026. The original deadline for submitting comments and suggestions was set for thirty days later, on February 19, 2026. 2. **Reason for Extension:** The Ministry received multiple requests from various stakeholders […]
Draft Regulations, RERC (Demand Flexibility /Demand Side Management (DSM)) Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary: —- ### Notice Overview – **Issuing Authority**: Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) – **Date**: 22.01.2026 – **Reference No.**: OERC. -11011(13)/1/2026-ENGG DIV-OERC/106 – **Subject**: Pre-publication of draft **Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Support Charges for Captive Generating Plants) Regulations, 2026**. – **Legal Basis**: Issued in exercise of powers conferred under **Section 181(3) of the Electricity […]
MNRE Holds Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Floating Solar Potential Assessment and Draft Policy Framework – EQ
In Short : MNRE held a consultation on draft frameworks to boost floating solar, currently at just 700 MW. The NISE Potential Assessment and IIT Roorkee Policy draft aim to address data gaps. Key decisions include state-level consultations, developer incentives like plug-and-play models, and inter-ministerial talks with environment and dam safety authorities. In Detail : […]
DRAFT NATIONAL ELECTRICITY POLICY (NEP), 2026 RELEASED FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS – EQ
In Short : The Ministry of Power has released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 for public consultation, initiating a comprehensive review of India’s power sector framework. The draft seeks to replace the 2005 policy, focusing on affordability, reliability, financial sustainability of DISCOMs, clean energy integration, and long-term alignment with India’s development and climate […]
Seeking comments on Draft National Electricity Policy, 2026 – Reg. – EQ
Summary: —- ### **1. OVERVIEW & CONTEXT** * **Purpose:** A comprehensive revision of the 2005 National Electricity Policy, mandated by the Electricity Act, 2003. * **Vision:** To support India’s goal of becoming a **”Viksit Bharat @ 2047″** (Developed India by 2047) by ensuring a **financially viable, environmentally sustainable, and competitive power sector**. * **Core Vision […]
Draft DERC (Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (Seventh Amendment) Guidelines, 2025 – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. ISSUING AUTHORITY & LEGAL BASIS** – **Issuing Body:** Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) – **Legal Authority:** – **Section 181, Section 61(h), and Section 86(1)(e)** of the **Electricity Act, 2003** (Act 36 of 2003) – **Regulation 14** of DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014 – **Guideline 17** of DERC (Group […]
TGERC Releases Draft Regulations on Resource Adequacy Planning – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Objective** – Ensure **reliable electricity supply** to meet present and future demand. – Mandate **distribution licensees (DISCOMs)** to maintain sufficient generating capacity, storage, and demand-side resources. – Facilitate **renewable energy integration** while maintaining grid security. ### **2. Applicability** – All **distribution licensees** (TSNPDCL, TSSPDCL, future third DISCOM). – May also apply […]
Draft First Amendment to the APERC Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources Regulation 2025 – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Background & Filing** – **Petitioner**: APTRANSCO – **Case No.**: O.P. No. 72 of 2024 – **Period**: 4th Control Period (FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24) – **Filing Date**: 30.09.2024 – **Public Hearing**: Held on 09.07.2025 after public notice and stakeholder consultations. ### **2. APTRANSCO’s Claim** – APTRANSCO claimed a **true-down (revenue surplus)** […]
Draft First Amendment to the TGERC (Terms and Conditions of Open Access), Regulation – EQ
Summary: —- **1. Regulation Overview** * **Purpose:** To amend the **TGERC (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) Regulation, 2024** (Principal Regulation No. 1 of 2024). * **Primary Driver:** To align the state regulation with the **Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Procedure for Implementation of REC Mechanism 2024** and clarify the beneficiary of Renewable Energy Certificates […]
Draft – KSERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025 – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Regulatory Context** * Issued by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) under Sections 61 and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003. * Proposed as the **Third Amendment** to the Tariff Regulations, 2021, following earlier amendments in 2023 and 2024. * Applicable for the ongoing **Control Period 2022–2027**. * Draft published […]