Date: 2015-01-05Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
These regulations may be called the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2014.
Executive Summary:
This document outlines amendments to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) regulations regarding tariff determination from renewable energy sources. These amendments, referred to as the Second Amendment Regulations, 2014, modify the regulations concerning the use of fossil fuels in renewable energy projects. The regulations are effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and valid until March 31, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to Principal Regulations:
* These regulations amend the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources Regulations, 2012.
Validity Period:
* The regulations are valid until March 31, 2017.
Fossil Fuel Usage Limit:
* The use of fossil fuels is limited to 15% of the total calorific value on an annual basis until March 31, 2017.
Biomass Power Projects:
* Biomass power projects using new Rankine cycle technology and biomass fuel sources are allowed, provided fossil fuel usage is restricted to 15% of calorific value annually until March 31, 2017.
Impact Analysis:
Renewable Energy Project Developers:
* Impact: Restricted in the amount of fossil fuels they can use in their projects to a maximum of 15% of calorific value annually.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the fossil fuel usage limit of 15% until March 31, 2017.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC):
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the amended regulations.
* Action Required: Implement and oversee compliance with the new regulations.
Biomass Power Project Developers Utilizing Rankine Cycle Technology:
* Impact: Can continue to operate under the condition that fossil fuel use is limited to 15% of the total calorific value annually.
* Action Required: Adhere to the fossil fuel limit while using biomass fuel sources and new Rankine cycle technology.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission: A regulatory body responsible for regulating the electricity sector.
Electricity Act, 2003: An Indian law governing the electricity sector.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources Regulations, 2012: Regulations established by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding tariff determination for renewable energy sources.
Renewable Energy Sources: Sources of energy that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and biomass.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Gazette of India: The official government gazette of India where the regulations are published.
Biomass power project: A power generation project that uses biomass as a fuel source.
Rankine cycle technology: A thermodynamic cycle used in power generation plants, including some biomass power projects.
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CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th January, 2014
No. : L-1/94/CERC/2011.—In exercise of powers conferred under Section 61 read with Section 178 (2) (s) of
the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, and after previous publication,
the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following regulations to amend the Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources)
Regulations, 2012, as amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as “the Principal Regulations”), namely:—
1. Short title and commencement:
(1) These regulations may be called the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions
for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2014.
(2) These regulations shall come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the
Official Gazette and will remain valid till 31.03.2017.
2. Amendment of Regulation 41 of the Principal Regulations:
Regulation 41 of the Principal Regulation shall be substituted as under:
“The use of fossil fuels shall be limited to the extent of 15% in terms of calorific value on annual basis, till
31.03.2017.”
3. Amendment to the Regulation 4 of the Principal Regulations:
Clause (c) of the Regulations 4 of the Principal Regulations shall be substituted as under:
“(c) Biomass power project based on Rankine cycle technology – Biomass power projects using new plant
and machinery based on Rankine cycle technology and using biomass fuel sources, provided use of fossil
fuel is restricted only up to 15% in terms of calorific value on annual basis, till 31.03.2017.
[ADVT-III/4/Exty./150/14]
T. ROUT, Chief (Legal)
Note: The Principal Regulations were published on 7th February, 2012 in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-III,
Section – 4, Sr. No. 20 and the First Amendment Regulations were published on 21st March, 2013 in Gazette
of India, Extraordinary, Part-III, Section - 4, Sr. No. 92.
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