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Developers of hydroelectric projects (HEPs) aggregating over 15,000 MW and entailing an aggregate investment of Rs 1,538 billion have approached NHPC Limited to either take over these projects or form joint operational ventures. These projects […]

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has initiated suo motu proceedings against Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) over the procurement of expensive power. The commission noted that UPPCL signed PPAs for around 5,056 […]

Reliance Power Limited (RPower) has written to the Andhra Pradesh government seeking to exit the 4,000 MW Krishnapatnam ultra mega power project (UMPP). RPower stated that the project cannot be taken forward owing to cost […]

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued draft Terms and Conditions for Exchange of Energy Savings Certificates Regulations, 2016. The draft regulation outlines the mechanism for the issue and exchange of energy savings certificates […]

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the allocation of linkages (or award of letters of assurance) for non-regulated sectors (including cement, steel/sponge iron and aluminium) through the auction route. The framework lays […]

The union cabinet has approved amendments to the Tariff Policy, 2006. The amendments focus on four broad areas – electricity for all, efficiency to ensure affordable tariffs, environment for a sustainable future, and ease of […]

Coal India Limited (CIL) will conduct the third round of special forward e-auction for distressed power generators during February 16-18, 2016. In the upcoming auction, CIL would offer coal to power producers that do not […]