India Amends Electricity Rules to Boost Rooftop Solar, Consumer Rights

• 26 Feb 2024

On 22nd February, the Ministry of Power amends Electricity Rules to ease rooftop solar installation and empower consumers in residential societies.

Key Points:

Rooftop Solar Simplified:

• Feasibility Study Timeline Reduced to 15 Days.
• DISCOMs No Longer Require Full Study Before Accepting Applications.
• Distribution Infrastructure Strengthening Costs Covered by DISCOMs.
• Installation to Commissioning Timeline Reduced to 15 Days.

Consumer Empowerment in Residential Societies:

• Option for Individual or Single-Point Connections via Transparent Ballot.
• Responsibilities Defined for Metering, Billing, and Collection.
• DISCOMs to Install Additional Meters for Complaints on Meter Readings.

Faster New Connections:

• Reduced Timeline for New Connections: 3 Days in Metropolitan Areas.
• Provision for Electric Vehicle Charging Point Connections.
• Expedited Process Across Municipal and Rural Areas.