Page 14 - Discoms

State discoms hike industry power rates

Try to keep steady inflow of revenues under UDAY

Cash-crunched discoms hinder growth of renewable energy projects

Said banks charge high interest due to projects built in high-risk states known for payment issues

Discoms recover Rs 3K cr till mid-December post-demonetisation

UDAY scheme was launched for revival of the debt stressed power distribution companies

Discoms to turn around by next year thanks to UDAY, says power secretary

Centre working to improve energy efficiency and demand-side management

Surplus power may cause Rs 8K cr loss to discoms in FY'17

Generators can now apply for a no objection certificate from the KERC to sell their surplus power outside the state

Gujarat discoms lead the pack in annual rating

UP, Rajasthan laggards; subsidies and mounting losses cited for sick status

Delhi discoms asked to pay consumers for power cuts

DERC orders compensation payment for unscheduled outages of more than 2 hours

Discoms keen on shorter power purchase pacts instead of 25-year contracts

They hope to benefit from e-auction and continuing slide in power prices