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Power Min seeks more time for coal plants to install emission cutting tools

The environment ministry will take the final call on the power ministry's proposal

Poor response from states: Auction to procure 2.5GW electricity scrapped

According to sources, lack of interest from state power utilities due to a higher tariff of Rs 4.41 per unit discovered through the reverse auction process led to the cancellation of the auction

Power min unveils norms for allocating coal linkage to plants without PPAs

For this purpose, the power ministry on Monday issued the methodology for the same

Power ministry has asked states to lower tariffs for discoms: R K Singh

Earlier this year, the government has taken steps such as mandatory issuance of letter of credit to generating companies by discoms and single-day payment

Finance panel may reject Rs 835-bn package to help fight air pollution

Emissions from power plants are one of the biggest causes of the chronic smog now seen in New Delhi

Not all state power distribution cos see financial benefit in smart meters

A smart meter has a modem (communication device) and a remote switch by which demand, supply and billing can be monitored and controlled remotely

Power Ministry asks state to expedite reforms, advises to stick to PPAs

As the Centre passes on the baton to the states to take forward the reforms, payment delay by power distribution companies resulting in over dues to power generators is a major cause of worry

Renewable firms can take discoms to NCLT: Power ministry to Andhra govt

Renewable power project developers are staring at weak cash flows from their projects in Andhra Pradesh

Govt set to dilute 3.5-year-old air pollution norms for thermal plants

Power ministry pushed for dilution after the full implementation of the standards was already delayed by five years, from 2017 to 2022

Power for growth

The weak state of discoms is a big risk

Can't control pollution by units of states, private sector: Power ministry

Can ensure that only plants owned by NTPC, Damodar Valley comply with norms, Centre tells SC

Two-day Rajgir power ministers' meet called off

At the meet, Power Minister R K Singh was expected to ask states to submit their plans

Power ministry launches app, portal for states

For tracking and managing merit order despatch of power