The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved electricity tariffs for FY 2026-27 without any increase for the state’s five distribution companies. The Commission said accumulated surpluses would be used to bridge the revenue gap instead of passing additional costs on to consumers. It also increased the state government’s electricity subsidy, retained green energy…
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a 5 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) pilot project proposed by Cosmicwave Technology & Research Pvt. Ltd. in Unnao at a fixed tariff of Rs 4.73 per unit for a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Project and regulatory relief The 5 MW project will use CSP…
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved six transmission schemes with a combined estimated cost of Rs 567.21 crore. The projects, approved on June 22, will strengthen the state’s transmission network, improve voltage stability and support growing electricity demand across multiple regions. The approved schemes will be implemented through the Regulated Tariff Mechanism…
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued a “Removal of Difficulty” order under its Open Access Regulations, introducing changes aimed at reducing costs and simplifying compliance requirements for green energy open access (GEOA) projects, particularly those involving multiple consumers through a lead aggregator model. The order, which takes immediate effect, addresses issues related…
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has admitted a petition filed by Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited and two affiliated companies seeking regulatory clarifications on the installation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) behind the meter at already commissioned renewable energy generating stations (REGS). The petition, heard on May 14, 2026, highlights regulatory gaps related…
India’s electricity sector is on the cusp of a carefully constructed experiment. The Ministry of Power’s proposal to pilot peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading under the India Energy Stack (IES) has drawn widespread attention, frequently compared to UPI’s transformation of digital payments and Aadhaar’s reimagining of identity infrastructure. The analogy is evocative. But for regulators and…
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…
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued a series of orders finalising the financial framework for the state’s power sector, maintaining consumer electricity tariffs for the sixth consecutive year while approving significant investments in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure. The decisions, made across multiple petitions this month, provide a clear direction for the…