Circular & Policies - Ministry of Power

14/05/2024

Clarification to Revised Policy for Biomass Utilization for Power Generation through Co-firing in Coal based Power Plants issued on O8.1O.2O21

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24/04/2024

Clarification regarding Guidelines for operationalizing optimum utilization of generating stations as per the requirement in the Electricity Grid

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12/04/2024

Directions to Gas Based Generating Stations (GBSs) under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003

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02/04/2024

Constituition of an Independent Thermal Project Monitoring Group (TPMG) for monitoring the execution of Thermal Power Projects, under implementation.

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01/04/2024

The Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) (Amendment) Rules, 2024.

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15/03/2024

Methodology for allocation of coal as per provisions of Para B(viii)(a) of SHAKTI Policy of Ministry of Coal

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15/03/2024

Guidelines for coal or lignite based Power Plants (TPPs) to utilize ash by providing it to the 'user agencies' as stipulated in the MOEF&CC notification dated 31.12.2021 and its subsequent amendments

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04/03/2024

Advisory to all GENCOs including Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for timely Import of Coal for blending purposes and maximizing production in captive coal mines - 2024

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29/02/2024

Report of the Committee constituted by MOP to examine different modes of Cntracting and restructure relevant provisions of contract in Hydro Power Sector

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23/02/2024

the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2024

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26/10/2023

Notification regarding Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation

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25/10/2023

Implementation of Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff.

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25/10/2023

Direction to all GENCOs including Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for timely Import of Coal for blending purposes and maximizing production in captive coal mines - 2023

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25/10/2023

Direction to all GENCOs including Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for timely Import of Coal for blending purposes and maximizing production in captive coal mines -2024

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01/09/2023

Growth of electricity sector in India from 1947-2023

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08/08/2023

Amendment in the SBDs for procurement of lnter-State Transmission Services through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process (Technical Qualification Requirement w.r.t. HVDC system)

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26/07/2023

the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023 & the Electricity (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023

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09/06/2023

Delegation of power for approval under provision of Section 68 and Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003

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09/06/2023

Waiver of Inter-State Transmission Charges on transmission of the electricity generated from solar and wind sources of energy under Para 6.4 (6) of the Tariff Policy, 201ffi' Addendum-

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17/5/2023

Bidding document for Procurement of Agrgegate Power requirement of Group of States for undertaking tariff based competitive bidding for medium term procurement of Power under para B(V) of Shakti Policy

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20/04/2023

Scheme for Pooling of Tariff of those plants whose PPAs have expired

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10/04/2023

Guidelines to promote development of Pump Storage Projects (PSP)

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24/03/2023

Guidelines for fair distribution of available domestic coal

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28/02/2023

Guidelines for supply of Fly-Ass to the end users by the Power Plants to increase fly ash utilization 2023

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27/02/2023

Resolution regarding Renewable Generation Obligation as per Revised Tariff Policy, 2016

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30/01/2023

Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Amendment Rules, 2023.

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04/01/2023

Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022

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29/12/2022

Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022

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06/12/2022

Guidelines for supply of Fly-Ass to the end users by the Power Plants to increase fly ash utilization 2022

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15/11/2022

Concept Note on Pooling of Tariff of 25 years Plus Thermal Gas Generating Stations.

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20/10/2022

Guidelines under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for procurement of power on Finance, Own and Operate (FOO) basis under para B(v) of the SHAKTI Policy

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08/09/2022

Distribution of Electricity Licence (Additional Requirements of Capital Adequacy, Creditworthiness and Code of Conduct) (Amendment) Rules, 2022

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08/09/2022

Forum of Regulators (Amendment) Rules, 2022.

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29/08/2022

Amendments to the Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Round-The Clock Power from Grid Connected Renewable Energy Power Projects

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26/05/2022

Trajectory for replacement of Thermal Energy with about 58,000 MU (30,000 MW) of Renewable Energy by 2025-26

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26/05/2022

Direction under Section 11 to the Generating Companies having Domestic Coal Based Plants Supplying Electricity under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003

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20/04/2022

Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2022

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07/04/2022

Revised Policy for Biomass Utilisation for Power Generation through Co-firing in Coal based Power Plants

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06/04/2022

Methodology for allocation of coal as per para B(VIIIA) covering B(III) of SHAKTI Policy as per HLEC recommendation

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02/04/2022

Model Long term contract for Biomass supply

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11/03/2022

Guidelines for Procurement and Utilization of Battery Energy Storage Systems as part of Generation, Transmission and Distribution assets, along with Ancillary Services

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09/03/2022

Guidelines on Planning of Communication System for Inter-State Transmission System

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08/03/2022

Setting up Power Foundation

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