Ministry of Power

Long Standing Issues of Long-Term Power Purchase Agreements

The Standing Committee on Energy had recently presented its 4th report in the Parliament, one key area of focus was the state of Power Purchase Agreements The Standing Committee on Energy working under the Ministry of Power had recently presented its fourth report in the Parliament addressing all the financial layouts made by the government […]

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India 3rd Largest Power Producer Globally

India is the third-largest electricity producer across the globe, as stated by the Power Minister RK Singh in the Lok Sabha. Also, India secured the 106th position in terms of per capita consumption in 2017, according to the latest key world energy statistics published by the IEA in 2019. The reforms in the power sector are […]

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Honourable Minister Shri RK Singh to deliver special address at India Smart Utility Week 2020 on March 04, 2020

India Smart Utility Week 2020 to be inaugurated by Shri Sanjiv Nandan Sahay, Secretary, Ministry of Power on March 04, 2020. India’s leading Electricity, Gas and Water Utilities and Experts from around the globe will take part in this conference The upcoming Conference and Exhibition on Smart Energy, Smart Grid and Smart Cities  India Smart […]

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BEE Adds Deep Freezer, Light Commercial ACs to its Star Rating Prog; Likely to Save 9 BU Power by 2030

In a step further towards its vision of building an energy efficient India, the government-backed Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended its list of items covered under the ‘Star Labeling Programme’ by adding Deep Freezers and Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC). BEE formulated the Star Labeling Programme, as part of its mandate, under the […]

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NTPC Designated RE Implementing Agency for Long Term Access in ISTS Network

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has designated state-owned NTPC as the renewable energy (RE) implementing agency to facilitate the application of connectivity and Long-Term Access (LTA) in the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) network. As per the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Regulation (7th amendment) for connectivity, LTA and Medium-term Open Access in […]

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EESL Successfully Completes 10 Yrs; Aims to Become Rs 10k Cr Co in 3 Yrs

Government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has now completed 10 years of scaling up energy efficiency programmes in India and globally. With its rapid growth, the company now aims to become Rs 10,000-crore company in next three years. EESL was established in 2009 to unlock the potential of energy efficiency. It’s implemented initiatives have cumulatively […]

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EESL, BSNL Partner to Install 1,000 EV Chargers Pan India

In a step towards boosting e-mobility adoption across the country, the world’s largest energy service company (ESCO) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). As per the MoU signed, state-owned EESL will install 1,000 public electric vehicles (EV) charging stations in […]

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UDAY Not Failure; New Version Likely in Budget: Power Minister

Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget on Saturday, Power Minister R K Singh said that the UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) scheme was not a failure, however, an improved version of the programme, meant for revival for Discoms and to ensure 24X7 power, maybe announced in Budget. During an event, the Minister said quoted PTI […]

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Govt Releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019

With an aim to track the progress of energy efficiency initiatives in thirty six states and union territories based on ninety seven significant indicators, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power on Friday released the ‘State Energy Efficiency Index 2019’. The index was launched by RK Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) […]

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