The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has directed all distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the state to prepare and submit comprehensive resource adequacy plans in accordance with the Central Government’s guidelines.

The Commission has made compliance with the national resource adequacy framework mandatory on an interim basis until formal state regulations are notified.

It noted that non-compliance, including non-submission or deviation from approved plans, may lead to rejection of associated costs in tariff determination and other regulatory action.

Background

The order was issued in light of the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022, which require state commissions to frame regulations on resource adequacy based on guidelines issued by the Central Government in consultation with the Central Electricity Authority.

RERC noted that while enabling provisions for resource adequacy have already been incorporated in its Tariff Regulations, 2025, the detailed resource adequacy regulations are still under consideration.

To avoid a regulatory vacuum and ensure continuity in planning, the Commission found it necessary to issue interim directions mandating adherence to the Central guidelines.

Commission’s Analysis

The Commission emphasized that resource adequacy planning is essential to ensure a reliable power supply and efficient integration of renewable energy.

It directed the DISCOMs to prepare detailed plans covering demand projections, existing and proposed capacity tie-ups, renewable energy obligations, distributed renewable energy integration, energy storage requirements, and identification of potential deficits or surpluses, along with mitigation measures.

DISCOMs have been asked to maintain an appropriate planning reserve margin above projected peak demand and to submit the plans within prescribed timelines.

The  order will remain in force until formal regulations are notified.

Last month, RERC notified the Second Amendment to the Electricity Supply Code and Connected Matters Regulations, 2025, introducing significant changes to the rules governing the recovery of dues from permanently disconnected consumers, timelines for the restoration of supply, and connection charges for loads up to 150 kW.

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