- Legislation impacting energy policy was introduced by the government and parliament on July 1, 2026.
- A proposed framework addressing key limitations in the Electricity Act, 2003, was introduced by Parliament on July 1, 2026.
Government Directs Power Generators to Offer Surplus Capacity Amid High Demand
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What happened
The government used Section 11 of the Electricity Act to issue an order directing power generators to offer surplus generation through power exchanges during extraordinary circumstances. This directive covers over 100 captive coal-based power plants, which primarily supply electricity to industrial facilities such as aluminium, steel, and cement. Furthermore, the ministry extended special provisions for Tata Power’s 4,000 MW Mundra power plant until December.
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Why it matters
Peak power demand in September exceeded 271 GW, which is higher than the projected peak and last year's summer peak. Thermal plants are crucial for meeting this high demand, especially outside of solar hours, while industrial power consumption grew by over 14% in September due to cooling and irrigation needs.
A framework addressing key limitations in the Electricity Act, 2003, was introduced by Parliament on July 1, 2026, as part of legislation impacting energy policy.
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Government extended special provisions for a plant related to Tata Power.1 source
Centre uses Electricity Act for extraordinary circumstances and considers unit requirement extensions.1 source