(1) Save as otherwise provided in these Regulations, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Procurement from Renewable Sources and Co-generation by Distribution Licensee) Regulations,2007 shall stand repealed from the commencement of these Regulations.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulation (1) the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Procurement from Renewable Sources and Cogeneration by Distribution Licensee), Regulation, 2007, shall continue to be in force in such cases as are covered under the said regulations and do not fall within the scope of these Regulations.
By order of the Commission -Sd- Secretary 32 Compendium of HPERC Regulations, March 2021 Notifications and Orders Under The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Procurement from Renewal Sources and Co-generation by Distribution Licensees) Regulations, 2007 Small Hydro Power Projects Tariff and Other Issues ORDER December 18, 2007 A1: BACKGROUND Promotion of Energy Generation from Renewables
1.1 Power is a critical infrastructure input for the development and growth of any country. Accelerating economic growth and achieving higher standards of living depend upon the availability of adequate and reliable power at an affordable price.
Presently India has a total installed capacity of 134,716 MW and holds 5 th position in world for electricity generated. However, annual per capita consumption in India is among the lowest in the world. Many households in a large number of villages have no access to electricity. The end users of electricity like households, farmers, commercial establishments, industries etc. are confronted with frequent power cuts, both scheduled and unscheduled. The government has envisaged an increase in per capita availability to 1000 kWh from existing 600 kWh by the end of 11 th five year plan and provide “Electricity for all” by 2009, which will requires installation of additional capacity of more than 100,000 MW.
1.2 There are several constraints around generation from conventional sources of power:
(a) The availability of fuel ( e.g. the inability of coal and gas supply to keep up with growing demand has resulted in the need to import these fuels).
(b) Price of fuels ( e.g. gas prices have shown sharp volatility in recent years).
(c) Statutory clearances and environmental impact ( e.g. large hydro projects have environmental and rehabilitation issues associated with them resulting in significant de