The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) on July 03, 2024, issued the notification regarding the Timelines to be followed under the applicable provisions of the MERC (Framework for Resource Adequacy) Regulations, 2024 for FY 2024-25.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The timelines for submission of MTDRAP/ST-DRAP along with associated activities for implementation of the Resource Adequacy Framework in the State of Maharashtra have been stated
• The Submission of RA Plans during the Current Year (FY25) for RA Plan (MTDRAP and STDRAP) applicable for Ensuing Years FY 26 to FY 30 has been stated as follows: -
o DLs to submit the category-wise consumption data of previous to STU/MSLDC – August 14, 2024
o DLs to submit ST and MT demand forecasts to MSLDC – August 14, 2024
o MSLDC to submit State-level forecasts to CEA/ RLDC/NLDC – As per CEA/NLDC
o DLs to submit ST-DRAP and MT-DRAP to the Commission – September 30, 2024
o STU/MSLDC to communicate aggregated State-shortfall to the Commission – October 15, 2024
o The Commission to approve ST-DRAP and MT-DRAP – October 31, 2024
o DLs to contract capacities for shortfall/surplus management – December 31, 2024
o DLs to submit updated Annual Rolling Plan to STU/MSLDC – January 31, 2025
o STU/MSLDC to submit Aggregate State Level Annual Rolling Plan to NLDC.
The Timelines for submission of Annual Rolling Plans in subsequent Years (FY26) (CY) applicable for Ensuing Years (EY) (FY27) have been stated in the notification.
