Regulatory Updates

Regulatory Updates

Rajasthan amends Supply Code on dues recovery, reconnection timelines and connection charges
By January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

On December 19, 2025, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) finalized and issued its Order for the (Electricity Supply Code and Connected Matters) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025, following a suo-motu proceeding (No. 2358/2025) that incorporated stakeholder consultations and public hearings. The amendments primarily address the recovery of outstanding electricity dues, timelines for the restoration of disconnected connections, and a revised structure for connection charges, with the stated objective of aligning regulations with judicial interpretation and…

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Punjab notifies new deviation settlement framework effective April 2026
By January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued its final order approving the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and related matters) Regulations, 2025. The regulations were notified in the state gazette on 04 December 2025 and will come into commercial effect from 01 April 2026. They replace the 2020 DSM framework and follow a detailed consultation, stakeholder objections and public hearing. Objective and coverage The new framework seeks to maintain grid discipline…

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PSPCL’s investment plan scaled back; major hydro and metering plans rejected
By January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

In its final order in Petition No. 50 of 2025 dated 11 December 2025, the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) approved Punjab State Power Corporation Limited’s Business Plan and Capital Investment Plan for FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29. The approval sets the investment roadmap but with significant reductions from PSPCL’s proposals, especially for large generation and distribution schemes. Hydro and thermal project approvals and cuts For PSPCL’s generation business, the Commission approved a Capital…

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MPERC issues draft amendment for revised RPO structure and compliance process
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a draft notification proposing the Fifth Amendment to the MPERC (Cogeneration and Generation of Electricity from Renewable Sources of Energy) Regulations, 2021. The amendment primarily revises the Renewable Purchase Obligations of distribution licensees, open access consumers, and captive users to align the state framework with national Renewable Consumption Obligation norms issued under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Amendment driven by new national policy framework The draft follows…

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APTEL hearing on CERC market coupling order records key statements
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

A hearing before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) on January 6, regarding the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) controversial power market order, saw important submissions from the tribunal and the regulator’s legal counsel. The CERC’s lawyer informed APTEL that the commission is prepared to take instructions from the tribunal on the possible withdrawal of its order dated July 23, 2025. The order relates to market coupling in power exchanges and had earlier led to…

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SC orders refund of customs duty to Adani Power for SEZ electricity supplies
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has allowed an appeal by Adani Power Limited, holding that the levy of customs duty on electricity supplied from its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) plant to the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) lacked legal authority. The Court has directed the Union of India to refund the duties collected between 16 September 2010 and 15 February 2016. The case relates to customs duty imposed on electricity supplied from Adani Power’s around 5,200…

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TNERC approves multi-track power procurement plan to manage rising demand
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

In a series of decisive orders issued in early December 2025, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has greenlit a comprehensive multi-pronged strategy to address the state’s escalating power demand and projected deficits. The approvals encompass new thermal, gas-based, and battery storage procurement, marking a significant step towards bolstering the state’s energy security and grid reliability. The driving force behind these approvals is Tamil Nadu’s rapidly growing electricity demand. Citing data from the Central…

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UERC adopts tariff for 500 MW medium-term RTC power procurement by UPCL
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC), in an order dated 17 December 2025, adopted the tariff discovered through competitive bidding for procurement of 500 MW Round-the-Clock coal-based power by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited. The Commission approved procurement from Jindal Power Limited for 150 MW and Power Pulse Trading Solutions Limited for 350 MW for four years, extendable by one year. The discovered tariff is Rs 5.85 per kWh at the Central Transmission Utility periphery, translating…

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WBERC clears over 950 MW long-term renewable procurement
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

In a set of orders issued in late December 2025, the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission approved three major renewable power procurement proposals totaling more than 950 MW. The approvals are intended to help utilities meet Renewable Purchase Obligation targets and manage demand variability. CESC approval for 600 MW wind-solar hybrid procurement On 17 December, the Commission granted prior approval to CESC Limited to begin a tariff-based competitive bidding process for the long-term procurement of…

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UPERC lowers upfront smart meter cost to Rs 2,800
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued a revised Cost Data Book (CDB) for 2025 with a lower upfront cost for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) compatible smart prepaid meters for new electricity connections, while shifting part of the payment to instalments. The Cost Data Book (CDB), dated 31 December 2025 and applicable to all distribution licensees in Uttar Pradesh, standardizes charges for new connections, load enhancement, and load reduction. A major change is…

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