Power Ministry amends captive power rules with proportionate consumption framework
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised the regulatory framework for captive generating plants, introducing a proportionate consumption mechanism that limits how much electricity each co-owner in a multi-user plant can claim as captive. The changes are set out in the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, published in the Gazette of India on Friday. The amendment replaces Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005 in full. Most provisions take effect immediately, while the proportionate consumption limits…
