Regulator reprimands UPNEDA for data laxity

What did the power regulator say?

- Brajendra K Parashar

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has strongly reprimanded the state's designated nodal agency, UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency), for gross non-compliance and delays in furnishing Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) data.

The power regulator has warned that the agency's laxity could invite penalties for defaulting power entities and undermine clean energy goals.

RPO is a regulatory mandate requiring large electricity consumers to purchase a fixed share of their power from renewable sources like solar, wind, or biomass. It is aimed at cutting carbon emissions and promoting clean energy in the state. However, most entities are not meeting this obligation or the date on their meeting the obligation is not available.