Tariff Order Approval of Business Plan for Multi Year Control for DNH & DD Power Corporation Ltd – EQ
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## **Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) – Final Order**
### 📌 Case Details
* **Petition No.:** 27/2024
* **Petitioner:** Electricity Department, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNH\&DD)
* **Respondent:** None (suo-motu compliance petition)
* **Subject:** Approval of **Renewable Power Procurement Plan (RPO compliance)** and **approval of shortfall compensation**.
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### ⚡ Petition Background
* DNH\&DD Electricity Department filed a petition seeking:
1. Approval of renewable purchase obligation (RPO) compliance for **FY 2022-23 & FY 2023-24**.
2. Adjustment of shortfall through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
3. Approval of procurement from SECI, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, and open access solar/wind sources.
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### 📊 Key Submissions
* **RPO Target:**
* 2022-23: 24.61% of total consumption.
* 2023-24: 27.08% of total consumption.
* **Achievement:**
* Shortfall noted in both years despite procurement from SECI & NVVN.
* Proposed purchase of **non-solar RECs** to meet compliance gap.
* **Financials:** Cost impact of REC purchase placed before the Commission for approval.
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### 🏛️ Commission’s Findings
* Verified that DNH\&DD had tied up renewable power from SECI & NVVN but supply fell short due to commissioning delays and scheduling issues.
* Noted genuine effort by the petitioner in contracting renewable power.
* Allowed bridging of gap through REC purchase in line with JERC RPO Regulations.
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### ✅ Final Order
1. Approved **RPO compliance plan** for FY 2022-23 & 2023-24.
2. Permitted procurement of **non-solar RECs** to cover the shortfall.
3. Directed petitioner to ensure **advance planning** and proactive contracting for FY 2024-25 onwards.
4. Ordered submission of quarterly RPO compliance reports.
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### 📌 Status
* **Petition Allowed.**
* DNH\&DD Electricity Dept. is deemed compliant for FY 2022-23 & 2023-24, subject to REC purchases.
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