Electricity right of consumers rules :Rising of energy demand

Rising of energy demand in India has witnessed electricity demand increase at 4.1% during the last decade. Indias likely installed capacity for the year 2026-27 will be around 610GW with around 57.4% non fossil based capacity from around 40% of march 2022.installed capacity of renewable energy source is expected to contribute around 35% to the total energy mix by 2026-27.India has achieved a reaction in the emission intensity by 45% in 2030 against the levels of the year 2005.

Emission intensity- is the level of green house gas emission per unit of economic activity usually measured at the national level as GDP. Central electricity authority a statutory organization under electricity act 2003. It's work under ministry of power. It was originally constituted under section 3(1) of repeated electricity and supply act 1948.ready a full time body in 1975,its objective is to regulate and oversee the development of the electricity sector in the country and to ensure reliable 24×7 power supply of adequate quality to all consumers in the country. Consumption means it should have not more than 14 members including it's chair person further not more than the 8 full time members to be appointed by the central government. Function advices the central government on national electricity policy.specifies the technical standards for electrical plant and lines. Specifies the condition for installation of meters. Promotes measures for advancing the skill of persons engaged in the electricity industry. Pramotes and assist in the timely completion of scheme and project.                                          The government of India (G.O.I) has approved amendments to the electricity right of consumer rules 2020-Amendment have been made in the rules to facilitate faster installation and enhance the ease of setting up rooftop solar PV system at the premises of prosumers. The timeline for the distribution license to commission roof top solar system has been reduced from 30 days to 15 days consumer can how  obtain separate electricity connection their electric vehicles. The time period for obtaining a new electricity connection under the rules has been reduced from 7 days to 3 days in metropolitan areas from 15 days to 7 days in other municipal areas and however in rural areas with hilly tarrain, the time period for new connection of modification in existing connection will remain 30 days. Provision have been introduced in the rules to enhance consumer choice and pramote greater transparency in metering and Billings. Owner residing in cooperative group housing societies multi storied buildings, residential colonies etc. Will now have the option to choose from the distribution license either individual connection for everyone or a single point connection for the whole promises. Mandatory additional meter in cases of complaints- in cases where consumer raise complaints about meter reading not aligning with their actual electricity consumption. The distribution license is now required to install an additional meter with in 5 days from the date receipt of the complaint.             Let's important point in all India installed capacity - coal energy( Thermal energy) 51% ,Renual energy 39%, natural gas 6% , lignite 2% and nuclear energy 2%. Now you can better understand our government objective and common people what stand can take.       Please follow, like, comment karna na bhule                     written by- Aman Vikal