Policy From Central Agencies
| Headline | Month-Year | Link |
|---|---|---|
| MNRE extends Part Commissioning of Wind Power Projects of 10MW or more Capacity | May-23 | |
| MNRE reduces fee for solar PV module ALMM registration by 80%, increases validity | May-23 | Click Here |
| Power Ministry directs SERCs to comply with Green Energy OA Rules | May-23 | Click Here |
| CERC releases approach paper on Terms and Conditions of Tariff Regulations for FY 2024-29 | May-23 | Click Here |
| CERC expands procurement scope of Ancillary services under shortfall conditions | May-23 | Click Here |
| CEA Notifies Draft National Electricity Plan | May-23 | Click Here |
| Power Ministry seeks comments on Draft Electricity Consumers Rights Amendment | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| MoP amends bidding documents SBD for ISTS, includes aggregate capital cost for HVDC systems | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| No Transmission License will be required for dedicated line to connect bulk consumers, MoP amends | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| CERC issues draft 3rd amendment of Sharing Regulation, 2020 | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| CERC extends COD timeline for ISTS waiver of RE projects | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| CERC proposes review of Composite Index for Imported Coal | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power Streamlines Approval Process under Electricity Act, 2003 | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| Govt waives ISTS charges on offshore wind, hydrogen, ammonia projects | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| Govt releases draft norms for Green Credit Program to encourage voluntary environment actions | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| CEA Proposes Reconductoring of ISTS Transmission Lines Under RTM Mode | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| MNRE unveils Rs 17,490-cr incentive schemes for electrolysers, Green Hydrogen | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023 | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| MNRE: Revised guidelines for setting up a Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DSM). | Jun-23 | Click Here |
| MoP streamlines Requirements of Captive Generating Plant vide Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023 | Jul-23 | Click Here |
| MoP notifies National Electricity Plan (Amendment) Rules, 2023 | Jul-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power has released 2nd amendment of the Electricity Rule, 2023. | Jul-23 | Click Here |
| CEA amends procedure to offer RTM for cross border power trading | Jul-23 | Click Here |
| CERC issues methodology of compensation for thermal plants in achieving minimum power load of 40% | Jul-23 | Click Here |
| CERC Issues the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) Regulations, 2023 | Jul-23 | Click Here |
| CEA removes capping of collection efficiency, amends “Calculation of methodology for computation of AT&C losses”. | Jul-23 | Click Here |
| POSOCO issues draft procedure for carrying out interconnection studies of new systems | Jul-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry amends standard RfP document for ISTS-connected HVDC systems, modifying technical requirement | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| SNA charge of INR 0.01/kWh will be recovered from cross border customers, CERC issues draft norms | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| CERC allows sale of Un-requisitioned Surplus power of ISGS in DAM without consent of beneficiaries | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| MNRE announces Green Hydrogen standards | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| Government issues New TBCB guidelines for Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| MoP issues guidelines for power procurement from WPPs and solar PV Projects through TBCB process | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023 | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified that the remaining regulations of GNA regulation including its 1st amendment will come into effect from 01.10.2023. | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| Central Electricity Regulatory Commission notified that Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulation 2023 will become effective from 01.10.2023. | Aug-23 | Click Here |
| CERC issues clarifications and practice directions for IEGC 2023: 1st Order | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power issues draft Electricity Distribution (Accounting aspects of Specified Items & Additional Disclosure) Rules, 2023 | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| SPRC finalizes methodology for Reactive Energy Accounting in line with IEGC, 2023 | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| CERC Resolves Difficulties in Implementing GNA Regulations | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| Govt extends mandatory blending of imported coal in thermal power plants till March 2024 | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| PM KUSUM: MNRE extends waiver on local content mandate for solar cells | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| CERC issues draft norms related to old thermal generating plants | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power has issued comprehensive clarifications pertaining to the procurement of power by distribution companies (Discoms) following the expiration of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| CERC revises composite index for computing escalation rate of imported coal | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| MNRE issues revised strategy for establishment of Offshore Wind Energy Projects | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| CERC approves detailed procedure by NLDC for Secondary & Tertiary Ancillary Services | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| Detailed Procedures for Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC), Unit Shut Down (USD), and Security Constrained Economic Despatch (SCED) at Regional Level. | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| Removal of Difficulties (2nd Order) in giving effect to certain provisions of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022. | Sep-23 | Click Here |
| CERC notifies 2nd amendment to Sharing Regulation, 2020 | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| CERC issues Sharing of Inter-state Transmission Charges and Losses 3rd Amendment Regulation 2023 | Oct-23 | Click Here Click Here Click Here |
| DMRC to transition from GNA to GNARE, CERC removes difficulties in GNA Regulation | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| CERC Issues Clarifications and Practice Directions For Implementation Of GNA Regulations: Third Order | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| CERC issues clarifications and practice directions for IEGC 2023 | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| NLDC issues procedure for grant of TGNA to ISTS through NOAR | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| CERC approves procedure for allocation of transmission corridor for scheduling of GNA and TGNA | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power Issues Draft Notification on Renewable Generation Obligation for Coal and Lignite-Based Power Stations | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| MNRE announces Rs 400 crores R&D roadmap for National Green Hydrogen Mission | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Indian Energy Exchange Gains Regulatory Approval to Introduce High Price Segment in Power Trading | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power revises RPO targets, includes distributed RE component | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Revised Process for Resolving Contractual Disputes in Power Ministry Projects | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Govt. Orders to Extend Dispute Avoidance Mechanism for All Power Projects | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Power Ministry approves procedure for implementation of Uniform RE tariff | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power asks states to ‘promptly remove’ any kind of illegal tax/duty on electricity generation | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Rising demand, lower hydel power generation prompts govt to increase blending of imported coal from 4% to 6% | Oct-23 | Click Here Click Here |
| Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023. | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023 | Oct-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Coal amends SHAKTI Policy, allows power sales across all market segments | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| CEA issues methodology of compensation for thermal plants in achieving minimum power load of 40% | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| CEA issues draft procedure for verification of CGPs and captive users | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| CERC Mandates Timely Monthly Information Upload for Trading Licensees | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| MNRE updates approved list of solar PV module manufacturers for enhanced efficiency | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| Power Ministry sets price benchmarks for biomass pellets in Western and Northern regions | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| Bureau of Energy Efficiency unveils draft framework for carbon credit trading system compliance | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| Bureau of Energy Efficiency issues draft norms for accrediting carbon verification agencies | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| CEA releases report on Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) infrastructure | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| CERC issues Suo-moto order to remove Difficulties for (Fees and Charges of Regional Load Despatch Centre and other related matters) Regulations, 2019. | Nov-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power proposes amendments to Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rule, 2022 | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| CERC issues amendment to (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) regulation 2019 | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power notifies draft Electricity (right of Consumers) 2nd Amendment 2023 | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| CERC introduces SNA charge of 0.50 paisa/kWh for cross-border customers, finalises 1st amendment to CBTE Regulation | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| CERC resolves difficulties regarding various provisions of IEGC 2023 | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| MNRE Extends Deadline for Solar PV Inverter Quality Control Order | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| CERC notifies CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) (3rd Amendment), Regulation, 2023 | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| MNRE issues policy to repower wind turbines below 2MW capacity | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Coal issues SOP in respect of National Lignite Index | Dec-23 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Coal issued Guidelines on “Mine closure” and “Safety and Health Management System Audit” | Dec-23 | Click Here Click Here |
| MoEF amends notification on ash utilisation from Coal and Lignite based TPPs | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| Draft CERC Tariff Regulation (2024-29) | Jan-24 | Click Here Click Here |
| MNRE issues solar power initiative for PVTG habitation under PM JANMAN | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power amends norms for open access charges, updates Electricity Rules | Jan-24 | Click Here Click Here |
| CERC directs action against defaulting entities for timely payment of deviation charges | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE appoints members for Dispute Resolution Committee for RE projects | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE issues comprehensive guidelines for implementation of PM-KUSUM | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE issues guidelines for incentive scheme for green ammonia production under NGHM | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| India accelerates green hydrogen agenda with mode-2B incentive scheme for production and procurement | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE expands the ALMM’s solar module by 64 MW | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| CERC notifies escalation rates for imported coal for power procurement payments by Discoms | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE clarifies rules for PM KUSUM’s Component-C (Feeder Level Solarisation) | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024. | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| CEA issued draft National Electricity Plan Volume-II Transmission | Jan-24 | Click Here |
| CERC issues draft 2nd amendment to connectivity and GNA regulation | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| Powermin Urges States to Align with Green Energy Open Access Regulations | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| CERC propose draft regulation for tariff determination from RE source | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| India Sanctions Green Energy Corridor Phase-II Project: Boosting Renewable Energy Transmission in Ladakh | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| CERC issues directive to PXs aiming for probity and transparency in market operation | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE announces the reimposition of ALMM starting April 1, 2024, ending a year-long abeyance | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| CEA issues draft revised guidelines for retirement and uprating/de-rating of generation unit | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| Power Ministry removes penalties for delay beyond 6 months from SCSD in TBCB guidelines for RE projects | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE releases guidelines for pilot projects green hydrogen pilot projects for steel sector | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Coal Issues guidelines for Scheme for promotion of Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| APTEL denies Indian Railways deemed distribution licensee status, mandates to pay surcharge payments | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE issues guidelines for green hydrogen use in transport sector, allocates INR 496 cr for pilot projects | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| Empowering Consumers: Key Amendments to Electricity Distribution Rules By The Ministry Of Power | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE issues extension of ALMN list for solar PV | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE updates list of insurance providers offering risk coverage for solar plants | Feb-24 | Click Here |
| Govt amends rules to mandate gencos to give surplus power to exchanges | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| CERC Tariff Regulation (2024-29) | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| CERC extends applicability of renewable energy tariff regulation | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| ALMM Reimposed from April, No Exemptions for Open Access Solar Projects | Mar-24 | Click Here Click Here |
| Latest ALMM Update: India’s Enlisted Solar Module Capacity Up By 3.5GW | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE issues scheme guidelines for setting up green hydrogen hubs | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE allocates INR 44.4 billion for electrolyser production under SIGHT-II | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| Electricity (Third Amendment) Rules, 2024. | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| Amendment to News Solar Power Scheme under PM JANMAN | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| Revision in Procedure for Implementation of REC Mechanism In Compliance of CERC (Terms and Conditions for REC for RE Generation) Regulations, 2022 | Mar-24 | Click Here |
| CERC issues draft DSM Regulation 2024: ESS also included | Apr-24 | Click Here |
| CERC issues Draft (Fees and Charges of RLDC and other related matters) Regulations, 2024 | Apr-24 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Coal issues National coal Index for Feb 2024 | Apr-24 | Click Here |
| NLDC issues draft procedure for implementation of LPS Rule 2024 | Apr-24 | Click Here |
| Power Ministry invokes section 11 for gas-based power plants for to meet summer electricity demand | Apr-24 | Click Here |
| CERC approves detailed procedure for SCUC, USD and SCED at regional level | Apr-24 | Click Here |
| Power Ministry asks GENCOs to offer surplus power for sale in markets | Apr-24 | Click Here |
| ALMM List-As capacity touches 44.6 GW, First Solar makes entry | Apr-24 | Click Here Click Here |
| CTUIL issues draft SOP for procurement & installation of ISTS Interface Energy Meter (IEM/SEM) | May-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE constitutes Mission Directorate for the implementation of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | May-24 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power allocates power to Uttar Pradesh from unallocated quota of regional pools | May-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE announces exemptions from ALMM and RLMM requirements for RE plants in SEZs and EOUs | May-24 | Click Here Click Here |
| CERC extends deadline for feedback on draft DSM Regulations 2024 | May-24 | Click Here |
| Oswal, Cosmic PV Enter ALMM, India’s Capacity Touches 48 GW | May-24 | Click Here Click Here |
| CERC issues staff paper for transition to monthly escalation rates for imported coal | May-24 | Click Here |
| CERC approves procedure for implementing Grid-Ancillary Services portion of 1 GWh BESS pilot project | May-24 | Click Here |
| Ministry of Power issues clarification on Biomass Co-firing Policy for Power Plants | May-24 | Click Here |
| CERC to tighten grip on bidding behaviour in PXs: issues staff paper | May-24 | Click Here |
| CERC allows thermal generators to increase block bid size from 100 MW to 400 MW for a six-month period | May-24 | Click Here |
| CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for grant of Transmission Licence and other related matters) Regulations, 2024. | May-24 | Click Here |
| Methodology for Computation of Average Monthly Frequency Response Performance, β for Generating Stations | May-24 | Click Here |
| Ministry of power recommends long-term coal linkage for nearly 18 GW capacity under SHAKTI Policy | Jun-24 | Click Here |
| NLDC finalises procedure for implementation of LPS Rule 2024 | Jun-24 | Click Here |
| CERC issues 1st amendment to IEGC 2023 | Jun-24 | Click Here Click Here |
| CERC finalizes regulation for tariff determination for RE sources | Jun-24 | Click Here |
| MoP guidelines for payment of compensation in regards to Right of Way for transmission lines | Jun-24 | Click Here |
| CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for grant of Transmission Licence and other related matters) Regulations, 2024 | May-24 | Click Here |
| CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024 | Jun-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE amendment to the Scheme Guidelines for the Implementation of Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme, specifically Component-II: Incentive for Procurement of Green Ammonia Production under Mode-2A of the National Green Hydrogen Mission | Jun-24 | Click Here |
| MNRE framework for enlistment of models of OEMs of Solar PV modules and Inverters under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna | Jun-24 | Click Here |
| MoP Draft Revised Guidelines & Standards for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure | Jul-24 | Click Here |