Author: PPD Team Date: 21/01/2025

Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power generation sector:
GERC rejects GUVNL’s petition for review of August 2023 order:
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has rejected Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) petition to review its August 10, 2023 order in Petition No. 1817 of 2019. GUVNL had claimed errors in the order, citing its counterclaim for compensation against Sipla Energy. However, GERC found no errors apparent on the record, emphasizing that a review is not permissible based solely on disagreement with the previous decision. The Commission clarified that it cannot rehear cases or amend decisions unless an error is clearly visible.
KSERC orders payment plan for KIIDC’s dues to KSEBL:
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has issued an order regarding the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC)’s petition concerning dues to the Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL). The commission has directed Kerala Paper Products Limited (KPPL), now fully operational from January 2023, to pay electricity charges and levies to KSEBL at the approved rates. KPPL must submit a payment plan for arrears from January to December 2023, with potential instalment facilities provided by KSEBL, contingent on a prompt payment commitment. KPPL is also required to pay charges from January 2024 onwards, complete ownership transfer within a week, and comply with all orders, or face disconnection under KSEBL’s authority.
APTEL dismisses NEPL and NSPTCL’s appeal against TNERC’s 2022 order:
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed the appeal filed by NVR Energy Private Limited (NEPL) and Narbheram Solar TN Private Limited (NSTPL) challenging the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (TNERC) April 05, 2022 order. APTEL upheld the distribution licensee’s charge imposition based on the 2019 and 2020 Tariff Orders, confirming that slot-wise adjustments are essential for accurate energy accounting and grid integrity. APTEL found no deviation from the power purchase agreement (PPA) in the respondents’ calculation of energy charges, aligning with the tariff orders. The appeal was dismissed due to lack of merit.
CERC dismisses NTPC’s review petition on trued-up tariff:
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has dismissed NTPC Limited’s review petition concerning the July 26, 2023 order on the truing-up of the tariff for Ramagundam STPS Stage-I&II for the period from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019. NTPC challenged the gross calorific value (GCV) of coal used for interest on working capital, but CERC upheld the methodology used, noting that NTPC’s calculation lacked proper methodology and was not linked to the required data. The Commission’s calculation followed the 2019 Tariff Regulations, with no error found in the GCV computation. The petition was dismissed.
CERC allows GETCO’s petition for additional GNA with different start dates:
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) permission to relax the September 30, 2024 deadline for submitting applications for additional General Network Access (GNA) for the years 2025-26 to 2027-28. GETCO requested the flexibility to seek additional GNA with three different start dates within the 2025-26 financial year, based on varying load requirements. CERC agreed to the request, recognizing the need for different start dates and quantum adjustments in response to fluctuating load conditions. GETCO is instructed to submit a fresh application within one month, and CERC has also directed staff to propose amendments to GNA Regulations for future applications.
CERC dismisses CTUIL’s review petition:
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has dismissed the review petition filed by Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), challenging the January 20, 2024 order in Petition No. 113/MP/2020. CTUIL had argued that the commission inadvertently omitted the methodology for calculating the Late Payment Surcharge (LPS), affecting recalculations. However, CERC noted that CTUIL was raising a new issue not part of the original petition, which is not allowed in a review petition. The delay of 186 days in filing the petition was also not condoned. CTUIL was granted the option to file a separate application if needed.
OERC approves PPA between NTPC (KBNUL) and GRIDCO for power purchase:
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved the power purchase agreement (PPA) between GRIDCO Limited and Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Limited (KBUNL) for the purchase of power from the Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station (MTPS) Stage-II (2×195 MW), Bihar, to meet increasing power demand in the state. The key provisions of the agreement include a 30 MW capacity allocation to Odisha, with GRIDCO directly responsible for transmission charges to Powergrid or other licensees. NTPC will operate the station as a base load facility, and GRIDCO will bear all scheduling and dispatch-related fees based on its allocated capacity. The approval emphasizes the state’s future thermal power needs to meet peak and base load requirements.
OERC approves amended PPA between GRIDCO and JSW Energy (Utkal):
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved the amended power purchase agreement (PPA) between GRIDCO Limited and JSW Energy (Utkal) Limited (JSWEUL), dated December 23, 2024. This consolidated agreement incorporates previous PPAs and amendments due to the acquisition of Ind Barath Energy (Utkal) Limited by JSW Energy. The amended PPA addresses issues such as compensation for short supply and a payment security mechanism. OERC emphasized the need for thermal power to meet Odisha’s peak and base load demands, approving the agreement to ensure the state’s energy security and benefit consumers.
OERC approves PPA between GRIDCO and NTPC for Barh STPS power:
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved the power purchase agreement (PPA) between GRIDCO Limited and NTPC Limited, signed on August 11, 2006, for the purchase of power from Barh Super Thermal Power Station (STPS), Stage-I, Bihar. The agreement has been updated with a supplementary PPA dated December 2, 2024. The power from the station will be allocated to GRIDCO once beneficiaries sign their PPAs. The Commission noted that 15% of the capacity will be kept unallocated, subject to decisions by the Ministry of Power. The approval aims to ensure Odisha’s long-term energy security and meet the state’s peak and base load demands, avoiding high-cost short-term market procurement.
UPERC notifies Terms and Conditions of Generation Tariff Regulation, 2024:
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has notified the UPERC (Terms and Conditions of Generation Tariff) Regulation, 2024. These regulations apply to cases where the tariff for a generating station or its unit is determined under Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The regulations include provisions for the adoption of clean development mechanisms (CDM) for generating stations commissioned on or after April 1, 2024. For such projects, the gross proceeds from CDM will be fully retained by the project developer in the first year. Starting from the second year, beneficiaries will receive a progressively increasing share of 10% per year until it reaches 50%, after which proceeds will be equally shared between the generating company and beneficiaries. The operational norms set by the regulations are ceilings, allowing for improved norms if mutually agreed upon by the parties, which would then apply to tariff determination.
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