Latest Regulatory Developments in Power Generation Sector: February 18, 2025

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  CERC disposes of DVC’s petition against MPPCL over PPA dispute The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has disposed of the petition filed by Damodar Valley Corporation Limited (DVC) seeking directions and action against Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPCL) for non-compliance with the commission’s order dated January 13, 2020, in Petition No. 78/MP/2018. During the hearing, senior counsel for MPPCL submitted that disputes related to the termination of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and…

Latest Regulatory Developments in Renewable Sector: February 12, 2025

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MPERC approves Nahar Spinning Mills’ review petition on RPO compliance The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has approved Nahar Spinning Mills Limited’s petition for a review of the order dated October 4, 2024, in suo motu Petition No. 45 of 2024. The commission noted that in response to a notice requesting details of open access energy drawn from the energy exchange between FY 2010-11 and FY 2023-24, the petitioner submitted data on renewable energy…

Latest Regulatory Developments in Distribution Sector: February 12, 2025

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  DERC approves TPDDL’s petition seeking approval of draft Narora Atomic Power Station PPA The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved the petition filed by Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) seeking approval of the draft power purchase agreement (PPA) between TPDDL and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NAPS Unit 1&2) for the Narora Atomic Power Station. The commission noted that both parties had mutually agreed to the draft PPA, as outlined in…

Latest Regulatory Developments in Transmission Sector: February 12, 2025

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  UPERC disposes of Jewar Transmission’s petition for adoption of transmission charges The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has disposed of the petition filed by Jewar Transmission Limited for the adoption of transmission charges related to the transmission system being established by the company. The commission expressed displeasure with the petitioner’s approach to filing the petition. Initially, Jewar Transmission filed Petition No. 2076 of 2024 on March 27, 2024, for approval of transmission charges,…

MERC notifies draft MERC (Transaction of Business and Fees and Charges) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025

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The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has notified the draft MERC (Transaction of Business and Fees and Charges) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025. Amendment to Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Principal Regulations: A new entry, Sr. No. 18, has been added to the schedule of fees and charges, addressing the fees for in-principle or post facto approval of capital investment schemes as per Regulation 4.21 of the MERC (Approval of Capital Investment Schemes) Regulations,…

TNERC approves Techno Electric’s petition to review order in M.P.No.28 of 2023

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The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has approved Techno Electric and Engineering Company Limited’s petition for a review of the final order in M.P.No.28 of 2023. In the original order, the commission had ruled in favor of the petitioner. The review petition argued that the average pooled power purchase cost (APPC) rate is dynamic, meaning it should be compared to the preferential tariff for the corresponding year, not the tariff in the control period…

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Latest Regulatory Developments in Renewable Sector: February 4, 2025

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Here are the update on the latest regulatory developments in India’s renewable sector:  BERC approves BSPHCL’s petition for procurement of 170 MW wind power from SJVN The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the petition filed by Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) for the procurement of 170 MW wind power from SJVN Limited. This power will be sourced from inter-state transmission system connected wind power projects on a long-term basis, including a…

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Latest Regulatory Developments in Distribution Sector: February 4, 2025

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Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power distribution sector: AERC disposes of Star Cement’s petition against Assam SLDC The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has disposed of the petition filed by Star Cement Limited, which sought relief against the Assam State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC). The petition contested the SLDC’s implementation of detailed operating procedures for ‘Deviation Energy Accounting and Computation of Charge for Deviation by State Entities’ and the raising…

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Latest Regulatory Developments in Transmission Sector: February 4, 2025

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Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power transmission sector: UERC approves PTCUL’s revised DPR for 132 kV Bindal-Purkul transmission line The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has approved Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited’s (PTCUL) petition for investment approval of the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the construction of the 132 kV Bindal–Purkul Transmission Line, including underground cabling work between towers No. 47 and 50. The commission emphasized that the…

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Latest Regulatory Developments in Power Generation Sector: February 4, 2025

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Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power generation sector: WBERC approves IPCL’s ARR and tariff petition for 2023-26 The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has approved India Power Corporation Limited’s (IPCL) petition for the determination of aggregate revenue requirement (ARR) and tariff for the 9th Control Period (2023-24 to 2025-26) under the applicable Tariff Regulations. The commission has determined the allowable net fixed charges after adjusting other incomes for Dishergarh…