TNERC tells Tangedco to reduce purchase of power at high cost TNERC approves Tangedco's power procurement plan, urges reduction in high-cost purchases to avoid burden on consumers. The Hindu · May 18, 2024
TNERC approves provisional power subsidy of ₹15,332.58 crore to Tangedco TNERC approves ₹15,332.58 crore subsidy for Tangedco in 2024-25, including subsidies for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and other consumers. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
T.N. Electricity Regulatory Commission permits study of harmonics at renewable energy generation sources TNERC permits PQ Welfare Consortium to study harmonics at wind and solar energy sources for developing standards. The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024
₹92 crore provisional subsidy approved for Tangedco towards reduction in tariff for common supply, industries ₹92 crore provisional subsidy approved for Tangedco towards reduction in tariff for common supply, industries The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Tamil Nadu Government appeals to MSMEs not to get ‘instigated’ TN govt appeals to MSMEs protesting electricity charges; TNERC recommends tariff revision; MLAs move call attention motion to highlight need for govt intervention. The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Adani Green expects over ₹100 crore one time revenue, post favourable ruling on solar project Adani Green expects over ₹100 crore one time revenue, post favourable ruling on solar project The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023
TNERC rules in favour of Adani Group firm, sets aside Tangedco’s communication TNERC rules in favour of Adani Group firm Kamuthi Renewable Energy Ltd., sets aside Tangedco’s communication seeking segregation of the firm’s 72 MW-solar project into two and payment of different tariff rates, as illegal and without jurisdiction. Firm entitled to ₹7.01/unit tariff for entire 72 MW-project, as it was commissioned… The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
Power tariff hike: T.N. Electricity Regulatory Commission approves of payment of additional subsidy to Tangedco .TNERC approves additional subsidy for Tangedco, exempting domestic consumers from tariff hike. State govt to pay ₹394.50 cr, ₹226.58 cr after adjusting excess subsidy. TNERC advises govt to release subsidy proportionately before every quarter. The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023
Tangedco field staff should be enlightened about TNERC’s power, regulatory says The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission observed that a well-coordinated approach is required from the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation headquarters to direct all its field and subordinate officers to comply with the Commission’s orders, especially those on consumer-centric matters. The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023
TNERC issues tariff increase order effective July 1; no hike for domestic consumers In its previous tariff hike order on September 9, 2022, TNERC had approved a methodology for Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) linked tariff revision for FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27. Based on this, it issued a suo-motu order on tariff for Tangedco. The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023
No hike in domestic electricity tariff in Tamil Nadu from July 1: T.N. government The electricity department has announced that there will be no hike in domestic electricity tariff from July 1 this year, countering some media reports on the issue. The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Refund excess charges collected from realty developer for new service connections, TNERC tells Tangedco Consumers need pay only for installation for high-tension and low-tension lines, whereas Tangedco must bear the cost pertaining to distribution transformers and related structures, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulation Commission has ruled earlier The Hindu · May 31, 2023
TNERC rejects Tangedco plea for collecting cost from consumers over installation of distribution transformers Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has rejected a plea to review its verdict that Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (Tangedco) is not entitled to collect both development charges and extension/estimate cost from the consumer while effecting new service connection. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Tribunal sets aside TNERC’s order against Adani Group firms The companies wanted to avail a tariff of ₹7.01 per unit from the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022
The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022 TNERC approves tariff subsidy of over ₹12,000 crore to Tangedco for 2022-23 It also factors in the revised tariff which came into effect on September 10 this year
The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022 Tangedco to buy power from exchanges at over ₹17,000 crore for the next five years For 2022-23, the State utility plans to buy 7,208.70 million units
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022 Tamil Nadu power tariff hike: bolt from the blue The recent hike in electricity charges has sent shock waves among the consumers and entrepreneurs alike. While officials have defended the increase, emphasising that it won’t affect the poorer sections, the public have renewed calls for better meters, improved services, and a reversion to the monthly billing cycle
The Hindu · Sep 13, 2022 Sections of domestic consumers too will have to cross-subsidise cost of power supply to others A category — domestic common supply (low tension-ID) — has been introduced to cover common facilities at multi-storey apartments
The Hindu · Sep 13, 2022 A tariff shock to Tamil Nadu power users TNERC should also bear a considerable amount of the blame for all that is wrong with Tangedco
The Hindu · Sep 12, 2022 T.N. Federation of Power Looms Associations to take up the issue of power tariff hike with CM Power tariff hike is to affect six lakh power looms in Tamil Nadu, that provide jobs directly and indirectly to 30 lakh people
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 Power tariff hike comes into effect TNERC accepts the increase proposed by Tangedco
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 Consumers disappointed with approval for power tariff increase ‘TNERC has not questioned Tangedco over power purchase from private parties while keeping its production down’
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 TNERC tariff order silent on metering of farm connections Of about 23 lakh free power agricultural connections in the State, around 3.5 lakh have been provided with meters
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 Power tariff hike in Tamil Nadu comes into effect from September 10 For consumers under Low Tension Tariff I-A, consuming up to 500 units bi-monthly, the revised energy charges will be ₹2.25 per unit for 101-200 units
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022 HC stays order restraining TNERC from reviewing tariff ‘Tangedco is suffering a loss of ₹13,407 crore per annum’