The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on September 13, 2024, issued a draft discussion paper regarding preconditions and applicable tariffs for drawing start-up power and drawing power for other purposes under start-up power by the Generating Stations.
The following has been stated: -
•The discussion paper explores the preconditions and applicable tariffs for drawing start-up power and power for other purposes under start-up power by Generating Stations.
•The paper aims to:
-Clarify the definition and scope of start-up power
-Establish preconditions for availing start-up power
-Determine the applicable tariff for start-up power and power for other purposes
-Examine the responsibilities of Generating Stations and beneficiaries
-Discuss the duration and phasing out of start-up power benefits
The Stakeholders and other interested persons are requested to file their comments/views/suggestions/objections within Fifteen (15) days from September 13, 2024.
[Notification No. KERC/AS/Misc-13/2024-25/671]