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 […]
Draft CSERC (Terms and Conditions for determination of Multi-Year Tariff) Regulations, 2025 – EQ
Summary: — ## **PART 1: INTRODUCTION & SCOPE** ### **1.1 Legal Basis & Commencement** * **Enacted under:** Sections 61, 62, 181(2), and 32(3) of the Electricity Act, 2003. * **Control Period:** April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030. * **Applicability:** Extends to the entire state of Chhattisgarh. ### **1.2 Regulated Entities** The regulations apply to: […]
In the matter of DRAFT Sixth amendment to MPERC (Terms and Conditions for Intra-State Open Access in Madhya Pradesh) (Revision-I) Regulations – EQ
In the matter of DRAFT Sixth amendment to MPERC (Terms and Conditions for Intra-State Open Access in Madhya Pradesh) (Revision-I) Regulations For more information please see below link:
Draft CERC(Terms and Conditions of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025 – EQ
Summary: — ### **Key Points:** 1. **Legal Basis:** Prepared under Section 178(2)(s) of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with Sections 61 and 62. 2. **Document Availability:** The draft regulations are available on the CERC website: [www.cercind.gov.in](http://www.cercind.gov.in). 3. **Invitation for Stakeholder Feedback:** – Views/comments/suggestions/objections are invited from stakeholders and interested persons. – Submissions must include **1 […]