UTPRERAK will help improve energy efficiency of Indian industry: Union Minister of State for Power Krishan Pal Energy Efficient Technologies Key to Achieving India’s Emission Reduction Targets under NDCs: Power Secretary The Ministry of Power, Government of India has set up a dedicated Centre of Excellence to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies and thus […]
Power ministry asks CERC to start process for market coupling – EQ Mag
The move is a step towards the government’s intention to shift India’s electricity trading from long-term (25 years) power purchase agreements (PPAs) to electricity markets (exchanges) and shorter PPAs of up to 12-15 years. It also means the government has revived its plan to introduce Market-Based Economic Dispatch (MBED) mechanism in India. Under market coupling, […]
Power ministry panel outlines roadmap to develop electricity market – EQ Mag
New Delhi: A power ministry-constituted panel has suggested a roadmap outlining the interventions for the near, medium, and long term for the development of the electricity market. The interventions suggested by the panel include setting up a mechanism to monitor whether adequacy of supply is being maintained by the state utilities, enhancing the efficacy of […]
Power Ministry asks CERC to consult before drafting, changing rules – EQ Mag
The ministry has said it is issuing this as there have been several instances where it had to intervene to the CERC for change in regulations The power ministry has directed the quasi-judicial regulatory body, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), to consult the government before drafting or amending any regulation. The ministry’s notice comes at […]
Power ministry seeks comments on draft carbon credit trading scheme – EQ Mag
The power ministry on Monday issued a draft ‘Carbon Credit Trading Scheme’ with an aim to set up a framework for Indian carbon market and sought feedback from stakeholders The comments on the draft scheme would have to be submitted with the ministry by April 14, 2023, an office memorandum stated. The parliament has passed […]
Power Ministry proposes tax sops, green clearances for pumped storage hydro projects – EQ Mag
New Delhi : To promote pumped storage hydro-power projects in India, the Ministry of Power has proposed giving incentives such as tax breaks, easy environment clearance and providing land at concessional rates. The ministry has released draft guidelines on pumped storage projects (PSPs) to seek comments from states and state-run companies as well as private […]
Power Ministry amends guidelines for EV charging infrastructure – EQ Mag Pro
Power Ministry makes amendments in guidelines for EV charging infra, adds feature of prepaid collection of service charges with the time of the day rates and discounts for solar hours, reports agencies. The Ministry of Power has amended the guidelines for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles which was issued by the Ministry in January this […]
Power Ministry issues Amendment in Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV)- the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards – EQ Mag Pro
● Public charging stations shall have the feature of prepaid collection of service charges with the time of the day rates and discount for solar hours ● A Committee under Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to recommend to the State Government the ceiling limit of service charges to be levied. ● This Committee shall also recommend […]
Mobile app soon to provide real-time data on EV charging stations; Here is all you need to know – EQ Mag Pro
The app and web portal will provide real time information to motorists on the move, about the nearest active charging stations available on their route. New Delhi: To ensure that motorists using electric vehicles get access to real-time data on nearest active charging stations while on the move, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is […]
Power Ministry Likely to Push Electricity Amendment Bill for Passage – EQ Mag Pro
NEW DELHI : The power ministry is likely to be able to bring the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022 for consideration and passage in the Winter Session of the Parliament towards the year-end, suggested Power Minister R K Singh. The Electricity Amendment Bill 2022 which seeks to create competition in the power distribution sector by providing […]