Power Thefts: RERC Asks Discoms To Recover Fuel Charges Too Updated On Mon, Aug 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest order, directed the state discoms to recover fuel surcharges in addition to the recovery of electricity charges from power consumers indulged in unauthorized connections. The order came to the fore after three discoms in Rajasthan–Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (JVVNL), Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (AVVNL) […] Read more
RDSS: UP, Andhra Biggest Beneficiaries of Discom Infra Revival Funds Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Ministry of Power claimed that Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). This scheme is meant to revive the discoms’ health by taking corrective measures with financial aid from the Union government. The data suggested that out of all the […] Read more
Discoms Have Total Unpaid Dues of Rs 29,136cr, R.K.Singh tells Rajya Sabha Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh informed Rajya Sabha today that the electricity distribution companies (Discoms) had a total unpaid dues of Rs 29,136 crore as of July 24, 2023. These payments were to be made to the country’s power-generating companies (gencos). It was in addition to the balance legacy dues of Rs 61,025 crore. The […] Read more
RERC Allows RDSS Facility To Rajasthan Discom’s Franchisee In Ajmer Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest judgment, ordered the rollout of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for TP Ajmer Distribution Limited (TPADL) in Ajmer city. This comes after TPADL, a distribution franchisee of the Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL), moved the RERC seeking benefits of the scheme to the company. TPADL […] Read more
Delhi Discom To Replace 5,300 Old ACs With New Energy Efficient ACs Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Delhi-based power distribution (discom) company BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) is now all set to relaunch its initiative to replace older inefficient air conditioners (ACs) with 5-Star energy-efficient ACs for its consumers. The domestic power consumers getting power through BRPL in their region would be eligible under the scheme to avail the scheme’s benefits. As […] Read more
Gujarat Discoms To Get 500 MW Of Solar Power At Rs 2.51/unit Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Electricity distribution companies in Gujarat are all set to get green energy from its 500 Megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar projects in the state with a tariff of Rs 2.51 to Rs 2.52 per unit. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) recently approved these tariffs. It comes after the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) moved a petition […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom To Get Solar Energy At Rs 3.30/Unit Under Rural Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is now all set to procure 150 Megawatt (MW) of solar power on a long-term basis under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) at the rate of Rs 3.30 per unit. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) also approved these rates recently. The scheme allows farmers or […] Read more
Ajmer Discom Gets Relief As RERC Sets Aside SLDC Order On Open Access Charges Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest order, granted relief to Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (AVVNL) in a case related to open access charges. The discom earlier had challenged a 2018 order of the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) which directed the discom to pay for the unscheduled interchange (UI) charges to its […] Read more
