KERC Revises Electricity Tariffs, Reduces Power Charges Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has revised the retail supply tariff for the financial year 2024-25 for all the distribution licensees. KERC tariff order found a marginal surplus for FY2024-25. It mentioned about reduction in tariffs to commercial, industrial consumers, and domestic consumers (consuming above 100 units per month). For low-tech domestic lighting, the […] Read more
Amendments in Electricity Rules Add Clarity On Energy Storage, Open Access Charges Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a notification on changes to the Electricity Rules for Consumers, the government has sought to add a level of clarity on charges payable by consumers, as well as the status of energy storage systems. Limit To Open Access Charges The notification starts off by establishing a limit of 20% of the cost of supply […] Read more
SMC Charges Electric Fleet With Solar Powered Bus Depot Updated On Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy In a landmark move for India’s clean transportation sector, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) developed and launched India’s first solar powered smart bus depot in the Althan area. The state-of-the-art facility is a product of the city’s Solar City initiative. The solar powered bus station was developed at a cost of INR 1.60 crore and is […] Read more
Refund Excess Open Access Charges to Serum Institute: MERC Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the state power utility to refund over Rs. 7.7 million in excess wheeling and transmission charges to Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL), in a ruling that may benefit other open-access consumers. The refund, covering the period from September 2021 to May 2023, must include interest […] Read more
Lack Of Study: APTEL Strikes Down Hike in Wind Energy Charges Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has overturned key orders by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) that had imposed increased charges on wind power producers, ruling the changes arbitrary and unsupported by data. In a judgment, the tribunal ruled in favour of a batch of appeals filed by the Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills […] Read more
No Transmission Charges On BESS, PSPs Till June 28: Govt Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has issued a long-awaited notification waiving inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), including pumped hydro and battery projects, as part of efforts to support renewable energy integration. The order builds on earlier ministry notifications issued on December 23, 2016; November 2, 2021; December 1, 2022; December 6, 2022; […] Read more
MERC Rejects Scrapping of Grid Support Charges for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition seeking to eliminate Grid Support Charges (GSC) applicable to rooftop solar systems in the state. The state power regulator ruled that the charges were legally established and necessary to maintain grid stability and service infrastructure. The order was passed after a petition was filed in […] Read more
CERC Rejects Adani Power’s Plea On Open Access Charges Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest has order dismissed a petition by Adani Power Limited challenging state transmission charges levied for electricity supplied to MPSEZ Utilities Limited, ruling the company has no legal standing in the case. In a recent order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) said the charges were imposed […] Read more
Don’t Levy Wheeling Charges In Select Open Access Cases: MERC Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, stated that the state discom is not entitled to levy wheeling charges on certain open-access connections. The ruling came after three solar power generators and consumers approached the Commission with complaints. The petitioners included ReNew Sun Renewables, Renew Surtya Alok, and Renew Sunlight Energy. They […] Read more
