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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi Chief Minister launches rooftop solar initiative to cut electricity bills
In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote clean energy usage, chief minister Rekha Gupta has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar installations across the city under Resco or the utility-led aggregation model. The step, in line with the guidelines of the Union new and renewable energy ministry and facilitated by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), is expected to bring down the overall cost of electricity and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, stated the chief minister's office. Gupta said, "Our vision is to make Delhi a clean, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible capital. Through the Resco model , we are ensuring that citizens of Delhi get access to solar energy without any upfront cost. This is a big stride towards PM Narendra Modi's vision of PM Surya Ghar , Muft Bijli Yojana." Under the Renewable Energy Service Company model, both domestic and non-domestic consumers can now get solar rooftop systems installed at their homes or institutions with zero capital investment. Consumers have to offer their roofs for solar plants and the installation will be done by the developer, which will be engaged by the discom concerned through a transparent and competitive bidding process approved by DERC. This ensures that solar power energy is made available to the consumers at a cheaper rate compared to the power currently being supplied by the discoms through conventional sources, said CMO.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Consumers in Delhi to get solar power infra for free
New Delhi: In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote clean energy usage, chief minister Rekha Gupta has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar installations across the city under Resco or the utility-led aggregation model. The step, in line with the guidelines of the Union new and renewable energy ministry and facilitated by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), is expected to bring down the overall cost of electricity and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, stated the chief minister's office. Gupta said, "Our vision is to make Delhi a clean, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible capital. Through the Resco model, we are ensuring that citizens of Delhi get access to solar energy without any upfront cost. This is a big stride towards PM Narendra Modi's vision of PM Surya Ghar, Muft Bijli Yojana." You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Under the Renewable Energy Service Company model, both domestic and non-domestic consumers can now get solar rooftop systems installed at their homes or institutions with zero capital investment. Consumers have to offer their roofs for solar plants and the installation will be done by the developer, which will be engaged by the discom concerned through a transparent and competitive bidding process approved by DERC. This ensures that solar power energy is made available to the consumers at a cheaper rate compared to the power currently being supplied by the discoms through conventional sources, said CMO.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DERC rejects plea for cost on power tariff
New Delhi: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) rejected a plea from New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to levy additional power purchase cost adjustment charges (PPAC) of over 50% on electricity tariffs in the second quarter, July to Sept. The council, in its plea before DERC, sought permission to levy and recover PPAC from its consumers for the period July-Sept 2024 quarter. The power regulator, in its order, observed that more than 80% of the total power purchased by NDMC was from short-term and medium-term sources, and its cost was much less than the electricity procured from long-term sources. "Since the petitioner (NDMC) will be charging PPAC on the total power purchase cost, that is, from long-term as well as short-term and medium-term power purchase, the additional PPAC as claimed by the petitioner will be a substantial increase in the consumer tariff for the current quarter," DERC said in its order. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi According to officials, there are nearly 70,000 power connections in NDMC areas, of which over 60% are domestic. PPAC is a surcharge levied by power discoms to meet the variation in the power purchase costs. It is dependent upon the coal or fuel prices. As per the directions issued by the Union ministry of power in Nov 2021, every state regulatory commission has to place a mechanism for automatic pass-through of fuel and power procurement cost in tariff for ensuring the viability of the power sector. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Emergency Generators in Hajj 'ali: (Prices May Surprise You) Emergency Generator | Search Ads Search Now Undo In the case of Delhi, there is no automatic pass-through, and the discoms levy the PPAC only after verification and approval of DERC. The PPAC is levied as a percentage of the base tariff that includes the fixed cost and energy charges (units consumed) by the consumers. The DERC, in its order on Thursday, noted that the NDMC supplies power to consumers in Lutyens' Delhi, having major institutions and installations, including the Parliament House and various ministries of the Central govt. DERC observed that the NDMC was already recovering suo motu, the PPAC of 8.75% on the total quantum of the power purchase during the current quarter, and therefore its prayer for additional PPAC cannot be considered.
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Indian Express
Discoms: Power theft by e-rickshaws leads to losses of Rs 120 cr a yr
E-rickshaws in Delhi cause power losses of up to Rs 120 crore each year, officials from the city's power distribution companies said. According to sources, there are around 1.6 lakh e-rickshaws plying in Delhi but only about 50,000 are registered. 'In Delhi, it is estimated that over 60% of e-rickshaws are involved in power theft, resulting in a loss of 15-20 MW across the city, translating to an annual loss of around Rs 120 crore… This not only causes revenue loss but also leads to safety hazards,' said a senior official. On Sunday, two men were killed in a fire that broke out at a house in East Delhi's Dilshad Garden while two e-rickshaws were being charged. Last week, fire had erupted at an e-rickshaw charging station in the Ghonda in Northeast Delhi. Discom officials said the rickshaws were charged in batches 'as part of an organised illegal network controlled by local strongmen'. 'E-rickshaw owners/drivers pay a fixed fee of Rs 200-300 per day per e-rickshaw to the parking and charging mafia… The operators use illegal wiretapping from low-voltage mains to steal electricity. Some strongmen own several e-rickshaws and rent them to drivers,' said a senior discom official. Some of the areas where frequent power thefts by e-rickshaws have been witnessed across the city are Mandawali, Minto Road,Karol Bagh, Jama Masjid. Sangam Vihar, Batla House, Sarai Kale Khan, Tagore Garden, Paschim Vihar, Civil Lines, Mukherjee Nagar, and Narela. 'E-rickshaws are not dangerous; however, their illegal charging through direct theft and the use of sub-standard batteries are significant safety hazards. Exposed electricity wires left open during illegal charging and non-adherence to safety standards often cause sparks and short circuits. These exposed live wires also pose a danger to the public, especially children playing in these areas during the daytime. Such open wires have led to electrocutions in the past,' said officials. Officials said that this also leads to stress on the existing network causing possible breakdowns and voltage issues, inconveniencing other consumers in the area. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has a special tariff category for e-rickshaw charging at Rs 4.50 per unit to encourage legal connections.
New Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
DERC announces amendment to norms for shifting lines, bus depot electrification
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has announced the Seventh Amendment to the Supply Code and Performance Standards Regulations, 2017, outlining a clear process for works such as shifting HT/LT lines and electrification of bus depots. These works are now to be divided into three broad stages — design and procurement, execution and installation, and testing, commissioning & handover. This structured approach aims to bring more clarity and accountability in implementing such government-backed projects. The DERC said that these changes were made based on directions from the Government of NCT of Delhi under Section 108 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The amendment, which is now in effect from the date of its publication in the official gazette, introduces new provisions under Regulation 24 to address electricity-related infrastructure works carried out by distribution companies on behalf of the Delhi government.
