West Bengal Proposes Allowing Net-Metering Only Upto 500 Kw Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Unlike several state power regulators which allowed net-metering for higher capacities, the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has proposed allowing net-meter for rooftop solar only upto 500 MW of capacities. This is in contrast to states like Rajasthan, Gujarat and others which have allowed net-metering for rooftop solar consumers upto 1 MW capacities. The […] Read more
RERC Notifies Draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) recently released a draft notification for the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) regulations for 2024. The commission is inviting suggestions on the draft until October 18th. In this draft, the RERC outlines the criteria for accessing green energy through open access, which will be available upon payment of specific charges. […] Read more
MERC Orders Increase In Licence Fees For Maharashtra Discoms Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has now decided to increase the annual licence fees for discoms, paid to the state power regulator. These charges are paid by the state discoms under the MERC (Fees and Charges) Regulations. The state power commission passed the order after hearing the arguments of the stakeholders on the matter, […] Read more
Govt Releases Revised Guidelines For EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now issued a revised guidelines for setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at private, public and restricted areas. The fresh norms talked about a ceiling in the tariffs of EV charging stations, maximum service charges from consumers during solar and non-solar hours. The new rules also touched upon the […] Read more
Assam Issues Draft Net Metering Guidelines For Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has released a draft notification, outlining the guidelines for group net metering and virtual net metering for renewable energy. The northeastern state, in its guidelines, stated, “The distribution licensees will be required to facilitate and bear the capital expenditure for Service Line cum Development (SLD). This aims to facilitate […] Read more
APERC Releases Draft To Streamline Deviation Settlement Mechanism Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) recently released a draft notification to incentivize consumers to amend their electricity consumption patterns. This draft aims to reform both the timing and level of electricity demand to help consumers use electricity more efficiently. “Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulation, 2024”, aims to manage […] Read more
HPERC Issues Draft Regulation To Promote Green Open Access Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy To offer the right to Green Energy Open Access to consumers in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released draft regulation guidelines to promote green open access in the state. Under the regulation, which is termed “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access and Banking) […] Read more
MERC Declines MSEDCL’s Plea To Not Allow Virtual Net Meters Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest notification decided to stick to its plan to roll out the facility of virtual net-metering for residential consumers especially living in multi-storeyed buildings. The state power regulator in its discussion on a draft regulation on the issue ruled out the pleas of the Maharashtra discom and […] Read more
MERC New Regulation Sets 7% Flexible Demand Target For Next Five Years Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Given the evolving context of generation profiles from various types of generation plants, including those behind the meters (within consumer premises), and the significant emphasis on solarizing agricultural feeders and households, it is now imperative to view demand-side management as an opportunity. This opportunity includes a combination of demand flexibility, demand response, energy efficiency, and […] Read more
