● 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 […]
Several interventions undertaken by Power Ministry to improve financial and operational efficiencies of DISCOMs – EQ Mag Pro
Government of India have launched the Reforms-based and Results-linked Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme with the objective of improving the quality and reliability of power supply to consumers through a financially sustainable and operationally efficient distribution Sector. The scheme has an outlay of Rs. 3,03,758 crore and estimated GBS from Central Government of Rs. 97,631 crore. […]
Power Ministry to celebrate ‘Bijli Mahotsav’ in association with Power CPSEs, DISCOMs – EQ Mag Pro
The event will showcase the achievements in Power and Renewable Energy Sectors to the public, both from National and State perspectives, and also the vision of India in these sectors for 2047, when India completes 100 years of Independence. New Delhi: Ministry of Power and Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India is […]
Half of the coal-fired power units to cut output over four years: Power ministry – EQ Mag Pro
The plan aims to maximise green energy potential and save costs, the ministry said but said it will not involve shutting down old and expensive power plants. India has 173 coal-fired plants. The power ministry has announced that electricity generation from at least 81 coal-fired utilities will be reduced over the next four years. This […]
Power Ministry asks CEA to determine the eligible quantity of domestic coal for power plants using coal under Shakti B(viii)(a) – EQ Mag Pro
10% blending with imported coal mandatory for Private generators who bid for coal and sell power in the exchange Power Ministry has directed CEA to determine the eligible quantity of domestic coal for the power plants using coal under Shakti B(viii) (a) taking into account 10% imported coal for blending which is equivalent to about […]
Power Ministry issues directions to domestic coal-based plants with PPA through tariff-based bids – EQ Mag Pro
Power Ministry has issued directions to Gencos using the powers under Section 11 of the Act today in the light of current circumstances due to sharp increase in electricity demand. Ministry has stated that with soaring power demand and power shortage in some areas, the generation needs to be maximized. The ministry has added that […]
Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms – EQ Mag Pro
Discoms owe Rs. 1,00,018 Cr as on 18th May 2022 to the Generating Companies Discoms to be allowed to pay dues in upto 48 number of monthly instalments; to save around Rs. 19,833 Crore on late payment surcharge Electricity consumers to get relief of this amount as it will not be passed on in retail […]
Power Ministry urges states to direct utilities to clear dues to power generation cos, coal firms – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power has urged certain states, including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, to direct their utilities to clear total outstanding dues towards generating firms (gencos) and coal companies as failing to do so might affect electricity supply. Union Power Secretary Alok Kumar has shot off letters to chief secretaries of […]