Summary: — ### 1. Background of the Petitioner – **Petitioner:** Ideal Energy Solutions Private Limited, a company registered in Kolkata. – **Existing Licence:** The company was originally granted a **Category ‘V’ inter-State trading licence** by CERC on March 22, 2022, through Petition No. 262/TD/2021. – **Category ‘V’ Limit:** A Category ‘V’ licensee is permitted to […]
Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 along with Explanatory Note – EQ
Summary: —- **Key Business Impacts:** 1. **Group Entity Clarification:** The rules explicitly allow a company, along with its holding and subsidiary companies, to be treated as a **single captive user**. This resolves a major industry ambiguity and enables corporate groups to collectively own and consume power from a captive plant, facilitating investment in non-fossil fuel […]
Petition of the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for grant of Trading Licence and other related matters) Regulations for upgradation of inter-state trading licence in electricity – EQ
Summary: —- **1. Case Overview** This document is a Record of Proceedings (RoP) from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) regarding a petition filed by Ideal Energy Solutions Private Limited (IESPL). The company is seeking to upgrade its inter-state trading licence from Category V to Category IV, which would permit it to engage in larger […]
Electricity Trade Volume on IEX Surges Over 30% to 12,550 MU in February – EQ
In Short : The volume of electricity traded on the Indian Energy Exchange rose by more than 30 percent year-on-year to 12,550 million units in February. The increase was driven by higher demand across industrial and commercial sectors, along with greater participation in the Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets. The surge reflects growing reliance on power […]
In the matter of the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for grant of Trading license and other related matters) Regulations of Inter-State trading license in electricity from Category V to IV – EQ
Summary: — ### 1. Case Overview (The Regulatory Event) – **Petition No.:** 14/TD/2026 – **Date of Order:** January 28, 2026 – **Petitioner:** Elsa Consultancy, a Bangalore-based firm. – **Original Licence:** Granted Category ‘V’ inter-state trading licence via order dated 23.10.2023 in Petition No. 257/TD/2023. – **Regulatory Framework:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procedure, Terms and Conditions […]
In the matter of the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for grant of trading licence and other related matters), Regulations of inter-State trading licence in electricity – EQ
Summary: — ### 1. Case Overview (The Regulatory Event) – **Petition No.:** 11/TD/2026 – **Date of Order:** January 28, 2026 – **Petitioner:** Adarsh Stainless Private Limited (ASPL), a Pune-based company. – **Original Licence:** Granted Category ‘IV’ inter-state trading licence via order dated 15.08.2023 in Petition No. 72/TD/2023. – **Regulatory Framework:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procedure, […]
KERC Proposes Draft Amendments to Electricity Supply Conditions, Seeks Public Feedback – EQ
In Short : Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has released draft amendments to the state’s electricity supply conditions and invited public objections and suggestions. The proposed changes aim to streamline regulatory procedures, enhance consumer protection, and improve operational efficiency within Karnataka’s power distribution framework before final notification. In Detail : The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission […]
Peer-to-Peer Power Trading Set to Transform How Consumers Buy and Sell Electricity – EQ
In Short : Consumers may soon be able to buy and sell electricity directly among themselves through peer-to-peer power trading systems. The model allows households and businesses with surplus renewable energy to trade power with others, improving energy efficiency, lowering costs, and creating a more decentralized, consumer-driven electricity market supported by digital platforms and smart […]
ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILL, 2025 – EQ
In Short : The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to modernise India’s power sector by introducing competition in electricity distribution, improving the financial health of DISCOMs, ensuring cost-reflective tariffs, and strengthening regulatory frameworks. The Bill seeks to enhance consumer choice, promote efficiency, attract private investment, and support India’s clean energy transition while ensuring reliable and […]
Power Sector Reforms Gain Momentum as Electricity Amendment Bill Set for February Session – EQ
In Short : The Union Budget 2026 has signalled renewed momentum for power sector reforms, with the Electricity Amendment Bill expected to be taken up in the February parliamentary session. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen distribution reforms, improve efficiency, and enhance consumer choice, marking a critical step in modernising India’s electricity framework amid growing […]