Discoms
Discoms must apply for central grants by December 31: Power minister RK Singh
As per the design of the scheme, loss-making discoms will have access to the Centre's funds only after preparing a convincing programme for loss reduction, which has to be approved by the respective state governments.
Green power: UP discom asked to pay Rs 7,245 crore
Solar power tariffs reached a record low of Rs 1.99/unit in December 2020 under auctions held by Solar Energy Corporation of India (Seci) in Gujarat. In November 2020, a tariff of Rs 2/unit was discovered in Seci’s solar au
MBED-ding uncertainty? Actual savings from proposed MBED scheme may not be worth the governance shake-up it requires
The discoms will have to pay the power exchange upfront for the bidding, and this will have a carrying cost. The net saving may be around 2% only. Whether it would be worthwhile to completely change the mode of governance of
From RPOs to PDOs: Time to think of Power Decarbonisation Obligations for discoms
Renewable power costs have fallen drastically, obviating need for Renewable Power Obligations.
Renewable auctions haven’t lost steam despite pandemic: Sumant Sinha, senior vice president, ASSOCHAM
Each state and discom has its own preference and way of working. Some state discoms have accessed the loan package announced by the central government and made payments to various generators, while others are still deciding.
Discoms’ outstanding dues to gencos fall 11.2 pc to Rs 81,628 cr in April
Overdue of independent power producers amounted to 53.04 per cent of the total overdue of Rs 68,732 crore of discoms in April 2021. The proportion of central PSU gencos in the overdue was 30.52 per cent.
Union Budget 2021: Incentives, more allocation to power sector may propel economic growth
Union Budget 2021 India: Budget 2021 will be of considerable importance to the power sector even if it is viewed only from the perspective of the setback received by this sector due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
IntelliSmart inks pact with Infosys to develop digital platform for discoms
The app will enable consumers to view their daily energy consumption and deductions due to electricity charges, fixed charges, and arrear instalment.
Delhi’s peak power demand reaches 5265 MW, records season’s high
"Delhi's peak power demand continues to increase due to the city's chilly weather. Today, the peak power demand clocked 5,265 MW, the season's highest of this winter, pipping this season's previous high of 5,021 MW recorded o
REC share price, PFC stock fall even as power stocks rally on liquidity push from Modi’s package
In today's trade REC share price fell 2.33 per cent to Rs 98.15, while Power Finance Corporation (PFC) shares dropped 2.17 per cent to Rs 87,65 apiece
Ujala Scheme launched in Gujarat
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel today launched the Central government's Ujala Scheme in the state and appealed power consumers to adopt for sustainable energy options like LED lightings.
Discoms to be penalised, consumers compensated: Delhi govt
Under fire over a spate of power outages across the city, with durations stretching up to five hours in many areas of south Delhi...
Scorched Delhi in trouble? NTPC asks discos to clear dues or face power cuts
In what could worsen Delhi’s scorching summer, state-run NTPC has issued notices to Reliance Infra-run power distribution companies, saying that power supply to them would be regulated from May 11 if the firms do not clear
Rajasthan discom bonds power ahead
Three Rajasthan discoms have managed to place bonds totalling Rs 22,753.58 crore at coupon rates of between 9.7% and 9.8%.
Uttar Pradesh signs up for revival of discoms
Uttar Pradesh on Saturday became the first non-BJP ruled state to sign an agreement to join the UDAY scheme for revival of discoms, a move that is expected to result in savings of Rs 33,000 crore.
UDAY scheme: Bailout may swell fiscal deficit of states, Centre to around 8.5% of GDP
Under the UDAY scheme, the government had asked states to voluntarily take over 50 per cent of the loans of state electricity boards (SEBs) by March 31, and 75 per cent by the end of FY17.
Delhi discoms relying on power banking to ensure supply during winter
The privately-held power distribution companies in Delhi are relying on power banking and advanced load forecasting to ensure adequate power availability...
Record caFe: We expect a 3-6 month reduction in project delays
The state-run power transmission behemoth Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) expects that its project execution delays would be cut down...
Power sector reforms: Top 10 things to know about discoms rescue package UDAY
In a bid to rescue almost bankrupt state electricity retailers (discoms), the PM Narendra Modi Cabinet on Thursday approved a scheme called UDAY (Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna).
Power sector reforms: Piyush Goyal’s work begins now
Power sector reforms: The fear is that Piyush Goyal has given states a really long rope.
Centre OK’s UDAY to turn around crisis hit discoms, bring affordable power: Top 10 things to know
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has today given its approval to a new scheme moved by the Ministry of Power - Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojna or UDAY for the financial turnaround and revival of Po
Cabinet clears power sector rescue package; Piyush Goyal says ‘Rs 4.3 lakh cr debt accumulated with discoms’
Cabinet approved a rescue package for its loss-making electricity utilities on Thursday, Power minister Piyush Goyal said, a move Prime Minister Narendra Modi hopes will increase the supply of power and help spur economic gro
States will have to finance loss-making discoms: FM Arun Jaitley
Making it clear that states will have to finance their loss-making electricity boards, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said a plan has been worked out by the Power Ministry and it would now discuss the same with the respe
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Gujarat units move out for cheaper electricity
And the lights all went out: Why add power capacity when most of it is at risk?
The power ministry has been tom-tomming the fact that the generation capacity added in FY15 was the highest in any year and that, at 3.6%, the power deficit is the smallest ever.
Delhi power discoms seek yet another tariff hike
Citing the widening revenue gap of around Rs 28,000 crore, Delhi's three private power distribution companies have pitched for early announcement of annual tariff revision.
