The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will review the market share limitation of battery energy storage system (BESS) given its current classification as a “generation” capacity based on the prevailing policy by the Department of Energy. ERC Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta said “that’s being studied now by ERC and the DOE because current DOE classification for […]
The Co-operative Electric Supply Society Limited, Sircilla (petitioner) has filed the above petitions for determination of ARR and ERC for FYs 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 – EQ Mag Pro
The Co-operative Electric Supply Society Limited, Sircilla (petitioner) has filed the above petitions for determination of ARR and ERC for FYs 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22. For more information please see below link:
ERC approves solar power purchase by AP Discoms – EQ Mag Pro
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has accorded conditional approval to the state Power Distribution Companies’ (Discoms) proposal to procure 7,000 MW of solar power offered by the Solar Energy Corporation of India. However, the ERC made no mention of the rate at which the Discoms could purchase solar power even as a row […]
Choice to Consumers For Buying Electricity
Following announcement has been made in the Union Budget 2021-22 on 01.02.2021: “The distribution companies across the country are monopolies, either government or private. There is a need to provide choice to consumers by promoting competition. A framework will be put in place to give consumers alternatives to choose from among more than one Distribution […]
ERC Identifies Erring Power Generation Firms
MANILA, Philippines : The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has identified the generation companies (gencos) that did not report plant outages or identify their facilities needing immediate technical inspection as part of measures to address the perennial problem of power shortage during summer. In a statement yesterday, the ERC said it has identified gencos that were […]
EQ’s Webinar: Draft National Electricity Policy 2021
EQ’s exclusive webinar on Draft National Electricity Policy 2021 was conducted on May 24, 2021 at IST 04:00 PM. The expert panellists shared their views on the Draft National Electricity Policy 2021 in detail and discussed on related topics. D. Ramanaiah Setty, Deputy Director (Tariff Engg.), Andhra Pradesh ERC was the Keynote Speaker in the […]
Regulator Expected to Extend Subsidy on Electricity Bills
Energy authorities are preparing to extend the power discount period for households and businesses to reduce monthly expenses during the third wave due to work-from-home orders. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) earlier this year approved a discounted electricity tariff from February to March as part of the state’s relief measures to help individuals and businesses […]
Telangana: ERC to continue on existing power tariff for electric vehicles
The tariff was determined in respect of electric vehicle charging stations/battery swap. Hyderabad: Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission on Saturday considered the request of Telangana State power distribution companies (TS Discoms) for continuation of the existing tariff along with cross subsidy and additional surcharge with effect from April 1 this year. The tariff was determined […]
ERC still firming up ‘price ceiling’ for RE auction under RPS
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is still firming up the pricing formula for the targeted ‘tariff ceiling’ that shall be instituted for the 2,000 megawatts of renewable energy (RE) capacity auction targeted by mid-June this year. Sharon Montaner, director of the Market Operations Service (MOS) and chief of the Renewable Energy Division of the ERC, […]
ERC moves schedule of SPTANC hearings
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has moved to September the public hearings on the applications of Solar Philippines Tanauan Corp. (SPTANC) to develop transmission facilities to connect its solar power facilities to the substations of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). The agency has set on September 16 the “compliance with jurisdictional requirements, expository presentation, pre-trial […]