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AP power regulator snubs discoms over renewable energy obligations

These directions came as part of the APERC's Tariff Order determining the retail tariff, the energy supply and the Discoms' revenue requirements for the year 2020-21, issued on Monday

Budget 2020: 100% smart prepaid metering trips on target and funds

Power ministry has been planning it for two years, but with limited success

Proposed PFC, REC merger hits roadblock over violation of RBI norms

After the merger, the new entity will be required to reduce its exposure in a project to 25 per cent which may not be feasible

New scheme for power distribution firms likely in Budget, says R K Singh

The minister said benefits under the new scheme would be disbursed if discoms stick to their trajectory for loss reduction

Flickers of interest: Why private firms are hesitant to enter discom space

Several markets and business models are emerging and will co-exist in India.

Power discoms suffered losses worth Rs 27000 crore in FY19: Minister

The Centre aims to reduce electricity transmission and distribution losses in the country to 15 per cent in next two years, Singh said

Power discoms may soon get cheap loans from govt to clear Rs 70,000-cr dues

Power producers' total outstanding dues owed by distribution companies stands at Rs 69,558 crore by September-end 2019

Andhra discoms not to raise tariffs for certain sectors in 2020-21

Discoms plan to leave domestic, commercial, industrial and agriculture consumers largely untouched during the year 2020-21

Power ministry has asked states to lower tariffs for discoms: R K Singh

Earlier this year, the government has taken steps such as mandatory issuance of letter of credit to generating companies by discoms and single-day payment

Govt to introduce real-time power market from April 1, says CERC chairman

The main purpose of introducing real-time power market is to deal with the renewables interference and better portfolio management by discoms, gencos and other consumers.

Govt asks state-run firms to pay $1 bn dues to green power discoms: Report

Commercial banks are unwilling to lend to these firms because of their high outstanding debt

Not all state power distribution cos see financial benefit in smart meters

A smart meter has a modem (communication device) and a remote switch by which demand, supply and billing can be monitored and controlled remotely

Smart metering faces hurdles as not all discoms see financial benefit in it

The plan is also up against supply issues with vendors reluctant to deliver to certain states due to payment concerns

Power gencos' outstanding dues on discoms rise 37% to Rs 70,000 cr in Sept

In September this year, total overdue amount, which was not cleared even after 60 days of grace period offered by generators, stood at Rs 52,408 crore as against Rs 34,658 crore in the same month last

Maharashtra big-bang poll promises on cheaper power come at a cost

Consumers in Delhi enjoy free electricity up to 200 units a month. This move has led to a significant number getting zero monthly bills

Govt mulls new power tariff policy, UDAY 2.0 for resolving discoms losses

Power Minister said that under the new tariff policy, the discoms would have to pay a surcharge for delayed payments

Discoms make a beeline for cheaper power supplied by NTPC under SCED

"A large number of discoms are availing benefit under the SCED system to get cheaper power supplies," a source said

Union Budget 2019: Discoms buying from gas units to now get subsidy

Of the 24,150 Mw of gas-based power generation capacity, 14,305 Mw has no supply of domestic gas

Power for growth

The weak state of discoms is a big risk

Govt's new move to revive discoms: Install 300 mn smart meters in 3 years

As part of the plan, the federal government is mulling providing subsidies to partially cover the costs