India
In 2020-2021, in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, India has committed at least USD 156.08 billion to supporting different energy types through new or amended policies, according to official government sources and other publicly available information. These public money commitments include:
- At least USD 37.89 billion for unconditional fossil fuels through 29 policies (13 quantified and 16 unquantified)
- At least USD 8.17 billion for conditional fossil fuels through 7 policies (3 quantified and 4 unquantified)
- At least USD 8.92 billion for unconditional clean energy through 28 policies (8 quantified and 20 unquantified)
- At least USD 32.34 billion for conditional clean energy through 18 policies (6 quantified and 12 unquantified)
- At least USD 68.77 billion for other energy through 15 policies (7 quantified and 8 unquantified)
By energy type, India committed at least USD 20.00 billion to oil and gas (at least USD 20.00 billion to unconditional oil and gas).
In addition, India committed at least USD 25.43 billion to coal (at least USD 17.87 billion to unconditional coal and at least USD 7.56 billion to conditional coal).
Further, no public money commitments identified for hydrogen based on fossil fuels.
Finally, India committed at least USD 13.49 million to multiple fossil fuels (at least USD 13.49 million to unconditional multiple fossil fuels).
A considerably larger amount of public money committed to supporting the economy and people of India through monetary and fiscal policies in response to the crisis may also benefit different elements of the energy sector. However, these values are not available from official legislation and statements and therefore are not included in the database. Meanwhile, in addition to monetary and fiscal measures, the database lists other policies and regulations that can also provide benefits to producers and consumers of different energy types.
These public money commitments are additional to many other government policies that had existed to support different energy types before the COVID19 pandemic.
More information on key poverty and inequality indicators in India can be found on the Inequality and Poverty Dashboard page.
Updated: December 31st 2021
At least
$46.06 billion
Supporting fossil fuel energy
$33.71
Per capita
At least
$41.25 billion
Supporting clean energy
$30.19
Per capita
India
In 2020-2021, in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, India has committed at least USD 156.08 billion to supporting different energy types through new or amended policies, according to official government sources and other publicly available information. These public money commitments include:
- At least USD 37.89 billion for unconditional fossil fuels through 29 policies (13 quantified and 16 unquantified)
- At least USD 8.17 billion for conditional fossil fuels through 7 policies (3 quantified and 4 unquantified)
- At least USD 8.92 billion for unconditional clean energy through 28 policies (8 quantified and 20 unquantified)
- At least USD 32.34 billion for conditional clean energy through 18 policies (6 quantified and 12 unquantified)
- At least USD 68.77 billion for other energy through 15 policies (7 quantified and 8 unquantified)
By energy type, India committed at least USD 20.00 billion to oil and gas (at least USD 20.00 billion to unconditional oil and gas).
In addition, India committed at least USD 25.43 billion to coal (at least USD 17.87 billion to unconditional coal and at least USD 7.56 billion to conditional coal).
Further, no public money commitments identified for hydrogen based on fossil fuels.
Finally, India committed at least USD 13.49 million to multiple fossil fuels (at least USD 13.49 million to unconditional multiple fossil fuels).
A considerably larger amount of public money committed to supporting the economy and people of India through monetary and fiscal policies in response to the crisis may also benefit different elements of the energy sector. However, these values are not available from official legislation and statements and therefore are not included in the database. Meanwhile, in addition to monetary and fiscal measures, the database lists other policies and regulations that can also provide benefits to producers and consumers of different energy types.
These public money commitments are additional to many other government policies that had existed to support different energy types before the COVID19 pandemic.
More information on key poverty and inequality indicators in India can be found on the Inequality and Poverty Dashboard page.
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Public money commitments to fossil fuels, clean and other energy in India recovery packages, USD billion, in 2020-2021
| Country | Jurisdiction | Category | Policy name | Sector | Energy Type | Mechanism | Value committed, USD | Date of announcement | Stage | Legislation and Endorsing Agency | Arm of Government | Primary and secondary stated objective of the policy | Date of entry into force | Implemented repeal date, if any | Value committed, national currency | Value disbursed, national currency | Value disbursed, USD: | Policy background | Links to official sources | Links to additional sources | |
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| India | Subnational | Clean conditional | Mumbai announces plan to electrify 50% of city bus fleet by 2023 | Mobility | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | Government procurement (DT) | 21/09/2021 | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | BEST (Brihahanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking) | Government | To promote electric mobility and public transportation | Mumbai's transport authority, BEST (Brihahanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking) has invited tenders for 1,900 fully electric buses for Mumbai. These 1,900 fully electric buses will be inducted in a phase-wise manner and will make up for 50% of BEST’s fleet of buses plying on Mumbai roads by 2023. | https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-set-to-have-its-fleet-of-1-900-new-electric-buses-soon-11632224041946.html |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Increase in GST rate for renewable energy devices | Power generation | Multiple renewable | Uncategorized | 27/09/2021 | Electricity generation | GST Council | Government | To increase government revenue from renewable sector | The GST Council has decided to increase the goods and service tax rate for renewable energy devices from 5% to 12%. This will increase the price of solar cells and modules | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1755925 |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Union government approves 23 new Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) | Power generation | Multiple renewable | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 2144659604.6151 | 08/12/2021 | Electricity storage or transmission or distribution | Ministry of Power | Government | To augment seamless transfer of power from power surplus regions to power deficit regions and assist growth of renewable energy based capacity. | 158930000000 | Union Minister of Power and MNRE has approved new 23 Inter State Transmission System Projects (ISTS) with an estimated cost of Rs. 15893 crore. The new transmission projects would inter-alia facilitate evacuation system for multiple renewable energy power plants - 14 GW of Renewable Projects in Rajasthan, 4.5 GW of RE projects in Gujarat, 1 GW Neemuch Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh and feeding areas near Akhnoor and Jammu region by establishing Siot Substation in Jammu. | https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1779303 |
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| India | National | Fossil conditional | Indian government announced 39 first mile connectivity projects in coal sector by 2023-24 | Mobility | Coal | Other hybrid support measures | 1754267593.2798 | 18/11/2021 | Several energy stages | Ministry of Coal | Government | To reduce emissions from coal transportation | 18/11/2021 | 130000000000 | First Mile Connectivity (FMC) is other major initiative by coal companies to minimise environmental pollution, where coal is being transported through conveyor belt from Coal Handling Plants to Silo for loading. This process eliminates movement of coal through road. 39 such projects have been planned to be commissioned by 2023-24 with an investment of over Rs. 13000 Cr. CIL alone will enhance its mechanical loading and transport of coal from the present level of 120 million tonnes to 565 million tonnes by 2023-24. These FMC projects will save diesel worth Rs.2100 crores per annum. There will be reduction in vehicle density by 2770 trucks per hour paving the way for significant reduction in carbon emission. | ||||||
| India | National | Clean unconditional | Coal and Lignite Companies plan to Install Additional 5560 MW Renewable Capacity | Power generation | Multiple renewable | Other hybrid support measures | 2024154915.3229 | 18/11/2021 | Electricity generation | Ministry of Coal | Government | To increase renewable energy capacity | 18/11/2021 | 150000000000 | As part of Ministry of Coal's 'Sustainable Development Plan', and to contribute to national commitment of 500GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, State-owned coal & lignite companies have planned to install additional 5560 MW of renewable capacity with an investment of over Rs. 15000 Crores. This will take their total installed capacity to 7 GW. Coal India (SOE) alone has planned to install 3 GW of solar Power in next 5 years to achieve its net zero target. | https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1772925 |
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| India | Subnational | Clean unconditional | Odisha Government partners with EESL to promote energy efficiency appliances | Power generation | Multiple energy types | Underpricing of govt-owned goo... | 59591120.707105 | 12/11/2021 | Energy efficiency | Government of Odisha | Government | To promote energy efficient appliances | 12/11/2021 | 4416000000 | EESL along with Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) launched a utility-based demand side management (DSM) Programme for the DISCOMs in Odisha. A total investment of Rs.441.66 Crore has been planned in the state in a phased manner. The DSM programme aims to accelerate adoption of energy efficient technologies to reduce energy consumption as well as GHG emissions. | https://eeslindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Newsletter%20Nov%202021_Final.pdf |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | Government announces increase in procurement prices for ethanol derived from various sources | Multiple sectors | Biofuels and waste | Government procurement (DT) | 10/11/2021 | Electricity generation | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | Government | To promote ethanol blending | 10/11/2021 | Cabinet approved higher prices for ethanol derived from different sugarcane based raw materials. Government has also decided to give freedom to Oil Marketing Companies to decided the prices for second generation (2G) ethanol to support setting up of advanced biofuel refineries. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1770519 |
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| India | State of Punjab | Other energy | Punjab government approves renewable energy tariff renegotiation bill | Power generation | Multiple renewable | Regulatory rollback or non-gov... | 12/11/2021 | Electricity generation | Punjab Government | Government | To provide electricity to the consumer at an affordable price | 12/11/2021 | The Punjab government has passed a Bill (Punjab Renewable Energy Security Reform, Termination, and Redetermination of Power Tariff Bill, 2021) to revise the long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) between the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) and the renewable energy generators. The Bill seeks to reduce the tariffs for renewable energy projects approved by the state electricity regulatory commission. | https://mercomindia.com/punjab-renewable-energy-tariffs-renegotiation-bill/ |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | State-owned GAIL to build largest green hydrogen plant in India | Power generation | Hydrogen | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 25/10/2021 | Electricity generation | Gas Authority of India Limited | SOE | To supplement natural gas business with carbon-free fuel | 25/10/2021 | State-owned GAIL (India) Ltd will build India’s largest green hydrogen-making plant as it looks to supplement its natural gas business with carbon-free fuel. The plant planned is for 10MW capacity, the largest announced so far in the country. | https://ieefa.org/state-owned-gail-to-build-largest-green-hydrogen-plant-in-india/ |
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| India | Tamil Nadu | Clean unconditional | 4000MW solar parks announced by the Tamil Nadu Government | Power generation | Solar | Tax or royalty or govt fee bre... | 07/09/2021 | Electricity generation | Tamil Nadu Government | Government | To meet the growing demand for power in the state | 07/09/2021 | The Tamil Nadu state government announced solar power parks across the state to generate 4,000MW of solar energy with battery storage system of 2,000MW in areas excluding corporations and municipalities | https://mercomindia.com/tangedco-develop-solar-park-tamil-nadu/ |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Renewable energy capacity target increased to 500 GW by 2030 | Power generation | Multiple renewable | Uncategorized | 01/11/2021 | Electricity generation | Prime Minister's Office | Government | To raise ambitions on climate action | 01/11/2021 | India will reach its non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030 and will meet 50% of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1768712 |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Reduction of carbon intensity by 45% by 2030 | Multiple sectors | Multiple energy types | Uncategorized | 01/11/2021 | Reduced environmental damage | Prime Minister's Office | Government | To raise ambitions on climate action | 01/11/2021 | By 2030, India will reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by less than 45% and reduce the total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now onwards till 2030. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1768712 |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | Net-zero Target | Multiple sectors | Multiple energy types | Uncategorized | 01/11/2021 | Several energy stages | Prime Minister's Office | Government | To raise ambitions on climate action | 01/11/2021 | By 2070, India will achieve the Net-zero target | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1768712 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | India plans to give out 10 million new LPG connections to citizens under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala ... | Multiple sectors | Gas and gas products | New or extended regulation (IT... | 10/08/2021 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | Government | To help achieve universal access of LPG | 10/08/2021 | Along with a deposit-free LPG connection, Ujjwala 2.0 will provide first refill and hotplate free of cost to the beneficiaries. The enrolment procedure will require minimum paperwork. In Ujjwala 2.0, migrants will not be required to submit ration cards or address proof, and a self-declaration will suffice | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1744400 |
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| India | Subnational | Other energy | Gujarat public electricity utility withdraws subsidies to small scale solar projects under a 2019 sc... | Power generation | Solar | New or extended regulation (IT... | 20/07/2021 | Electricity generation | Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited | Government | No reason stated | 20/07/2021 | Gujarat Ujrja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) has withdrawn subsidies to small-scale distributed solar projects (under the Policy for Development of Small Scale Distributed Solar Power Projects’ - first announced in March 2019), hitting about 4,000 projects with an aggregate capacity of around 2500 MW contracted capacity. | https://www.guvnl.com/notice/UPLOAD/20072021_599GUVNL/599_GUVNL_18_03_57_doc1_Public-Notice-For-Subsidy-Clarification-Under-Policy-For-Ssdsp-2019-Dated--20.07.2021en.pdf |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Indian Oil Corporation Limited to invest USD 13.5 billion for expansing its refining capacity | Other sector | Oil and oil products | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 13494366102.152 | 28/08/2021 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited | SOE | It is aimed at addressing the expected increase in fuel demand over the next several years. | 28/08/2021 | 1000000000000 | The investments will result in refining capacity expansion of over 25 million metric tons per annum | https://www.offshore-technology.com/news/ioc-investment-boost-refining/ |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | Three oil SOEs to set up 12 ethanol production units | Resources | Biofuels and waste | Other hybrid support measures | 944605627.15066 | 03/09/2021 | Reduced environmental damage | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | Government | Increase availability of ethanol for production of ethanol blended fuel | 03/09/2021 | 70000000000 | State-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have been given the mandate to set up around 12 ethanol manufacturing plants as part of a road map to meet the 20% ethanol blending target by 2025. | https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/three-oil-psus-to-set-up-dozen-ethanol-plants-at-cost-of-rs-7000-crore-oil-secretary/2323020/ |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Waiver of transmission charges allowed for trading of Renewables | Power generation | Multiple renewable | New or extended regulation (IT... | 21/06/2021 | Electricity storage or transmission or distribution | Ministry of Power | Government | The order promotes the development of solar, wind, Hydro Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), trading of RE in the power exchanges and seamless transmission of RE power across the states. | Ministry of Power has issued order today for extension of the waiver of Inter-State Transmission system (ISTS) charges on transmission of electricity generated from solar and wind sources for projects to be commissioned up to 30th June 2025. Further, the order promotes the development of solar, wind, Hydro Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), trading of RE in the power exchanges and seamless transmission of RE power across the states. The waiver of inter-state transmission charges on transmission of the electricity generated from solar and wind sources of energy that was available to solar and wind projects commissioned up to 30th June 2023 has now been extended till 30th June 2025. The waiver of Inter- State transmission system (ISTS) charges has also been allowed for Hydro Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects to be commissioned up 30th June 2025. This will promote the Hydro Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for meeting the balancing requirement of the grid caused due to large scale integration of Renewables in the Electricity Grid ie around 450 GW by 2030. The waiver of transmission charges has also been allowed for trading of electricity generated/ supplied from Solar, wind, PSP and BESS in Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) and Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM) for two years i.e. till 30th June 2023. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1729095 |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | NHPC with JKSPDC incorporates a Joint Venture company ‘Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation L... | Power generation | Hydro | New or extended regulation (IT... | 712764320.89603 | 01/06/2021 | Electricity generation | Ministry of Power | SOE | Forming a joint venture company to develop hydro electric project (Run of River Scheme located on River Chenab, Kishtwar district, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir) | 01/06/2021 | 52819400000 | NHPC limited, India’s premier hydropower company under Ministry of Power has formed a joint venture company, “Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited” for the implementation of 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project. The JVC has been incorporated on 01.06.2021 with NHPC and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Ltd (JKSPDC) holding equity share of 51% and 49% respectively. Ratle Hydoelectric Project (850 MW), is a Run of River Scheme located on River Chenab, Kishtwar district, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1725053 |
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| India | National | Other energy | Indian Oil Corporation begins supply of Used Cooking Oil-based Biodiesel | Mobility | Biofuels and waste | New or extended regulation (IT... | 04/05/2021 | Other energy stage | Indian Oil Corporation (SOE) | Government | 04/05/2021 | Under this initiative, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) offer periodically incremental price guarantees for five years and extend off-take guarantees for ten years to prospective entrepreneurs. So far, IndianOil has also issued 23 LOIs for Biodiesel plants with a total capacity of 22.95 Cr Litres (557.57 TPD). Under this initiative, IndianOil has received 51KL of UCO-Biodiesel at its Tikrikalan terminal in Delhi as of 31.3.2021. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715899 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Cabinet approves Exclusive subsidy policy for Urea produced through coal gasification by Talcher Fer... | Multiple sectors | Coal | New or extended regulation (IT... | 1791675325.5516 | 20/04/2021 | Other energy stage | Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Government of India | SOE | 20/04/2021 | 132772100000 | Considering the strategic energy security and urea self-sufficiency of the country, looking into the country's vast coal reserves, it has been decided go ahead with Talcher Fertilizer Limited plant based on coal gasification technology. The project shall improve availability of fertilizer to farmers thereby boosting development of eastern region and will save transport subsidy for supply of urea in eastern part of the country. It would assist in reducing Urea imports to the tune of 12.7 LMT per annum leading to savings in foreign exchange. The project will also give a boost to 'Make in India' initiative and AtmaNirbhar' campaign and would help development of infrastructure like roads, railways water, etc. providing major boost to economy in the eastern part of the country including promoting ancillary industry. The project will also provide New business opportunity in form of ancillary industries in the catchment area of the project. Coal gasification plants are strategically important as coal prices are non-volatile and coal is abundantly available. Talcher plant shall also reduce dependence on important Natural Gas for production of urea leading to reduction in LNG import bill. The gasification process adopted in Talcher unit is a Clean Coal Technology giving negligible SOx, NOx and free particulate emissions as compared to directly coal fired processes. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1712854 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Extension of deadline for coal-fired utilities to adopt new emission norms | Power generation | Coal | New or extended regulation (IT... | 01/04/2021 | Electricity generation | Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India | Government | Government gives new target dates to utilities to continue operating after paying a penalty | 01/04/2021 | India has pushed back deadlines for coal-fired power plants to adopt new emission norms by up to three years. A task force will be constituted by the Central Pollution Control Board to categorise plants in three categories “on the basis of their location to comply with the emission norms”, the environment ministry said in its order. | http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2021/226335.pdf |
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-emissions-idUSKBN2BP0JG |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Lower House of the Indian Parliament passes bill to amend Minerals and Mines (Development and Regula... | Resources | Coal | Regulatory rollback or non-gov... | 20/03/2021 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Government of India | Government | To increase the production of minerals, including coal, in India | 20/03/2021 | To enhance mining activity, private sector players with enhanced technology will be allowed in mineral exploration. This reform is expected to generate 5.5 million direct and indirect employment. The bill seeks to amend the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and would bring in mega reforms in the sector with resolution in legacy issues, thereby making a large number of mines available for auctions. It is expected to strengthen the auction-only regime and boost transparency in the system. The reforms as part of the bill include removing the distinction between captive and non-captive mines and introduction of an index-based mechanism by developing a National Mineral Index (NMI) for various statutory payments, among others. In order to boost exploration, there will be review of functioning of the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET). NMET will be made an autonomous body. Private entities will also be engaged in exploration works now. Simplification of exploration regime will also be done to facilitate seamless transition from exploration to production. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210321133347/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/lok-sabha-passes-bill-to-amend-mmdr-act/81602553 |
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| India | Subnational | Fossil unconditional | State of Bihar introduces Ethanol Production Promotion Policy | Power generation | Biofuels and waste | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 20/03/2021 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Government of Bihar | Government | To promote biofuel use in the State of Bihar | 20/03/2021 | The state ethanol policy allows the extraction of ethanol, which was restricted to sugarcane, from surplus quantities of maize as well. An investor will get an additional government subsidy of 15% of the cost of plant and machinery up to a maximum of Rs5 crore, in addition to the existing incentives under the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016. Under the new policy, financial assistance would be provided to greenfield standalone manufacturing units producing fuel-grade ethanol and supplying 100% of their ethanol to oil manufacturing companies under the Centre's ethanol blending programme. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210321132950/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/bihar-becomes-first-state-to-have-own-ethanol-policy-for-biofuel/81598341 |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Government scheme promotes exchange of incandescent bulbs for LED lamps | Power generation | Energy efficiency | New or extended regulation (IT... | 19/03/2021 | Energy efficiency | Various Ministries | Government | To improve energy efficiency in India | 19/03/2021 | GRAM UJALA is a customized program for rural India, based uniquely and innovatively on carbon finance. LEDs will be available for only Rs 10 each for each household, in exchange for working condition old incandescent lamps. Each household will get up to 5 LEDs. Power Minister further stated that the GRAM UJALA programme will have a significant impact on India’s climate change action. If all 300 million lights in India were replaced, the total energy savings would be 40,743 million kWh/year, avoided peak demand of 22,743MW/year and CO2 reductions of 37 million tons per year. The balance cost and margin on the LED cost will be recouped through the carbon credits earned | https://web.archive.org/web/20210321132518/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1706010 |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | India and Israel form joint venture to manufacture Aluminum-Air systems | Multiple sectors | Multiple energy types | Equity injection or nationalis... | 17/03/2021 | Electricity storage or transmission or distribution | Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) & Phinergy | SOE | To manufacture Aluminum-Air systems in India to boost India's flagship programme - "Make in India" and recycle used Aluminum | 17/03/2021 | Based on domestically available aluminum, the joint venture plans to manufacture Aluminum-Air systems in India. Under this technology, recycling of used Aluminum will help India in becoming “Aatmanirbhar” for energy requirements. The new Indo-Israeli JV also intends to develop fuel cells and indigenous hydrogen storage solutions for promoting green mobility. In a significant boost to India's pursuit of e-mobility, the two of the leading Automotive manufactures in India, Maruti Suzuki and Ashok Leyland, signed Letters of Intent (LOI) with the newly incorporated JV IOC Phinergy Limited during the ceremony. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210317151310/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1705598 |
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| India | International | Clean conditional | State-owned Utility Companies sign pact to finance 600 MW hydropower project in Bhutan | Power generation | Hydro | Loan (Hybrid) | 547601376.42534 | 11/03/2021 | Electricity generation | Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited & Power Finance Corporation (PFC) | SOE | To increase power capacity in Bhutan | 40580000000 | State-owned entities REC Ltd and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) have entered into a pact with Bhutan-based Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Ltd (KHEL) to finance a 600-megawatt hydroelectric project at Trashiyangtse in the neighbouring country. KHEL is a 50:50 joint venture between SJVN India and Druk Green Power Corporation (Bhutan) set up for developing the 600-MW Kholongchhu hydroelectric project in the eastern Bhutan. REC Ltd along with PFC has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 9, 2021, with Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Ltd for financing of 600-MW hydroelectric project at Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. The project is proposed to be funded in a debt-equity ratio of 70:30 and as per the MoU, REC would extend rupee term loan of Rs 2,029 crore. The balance debt shall be extended by PFC (Rs 2,029 crore), NPPF, Bhutan (Rs 200 crore) and Bank of Bhutan (Rs 200 crore). | https://web.archive.org/web/20210323001110/ https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/rec-pfc-sign-pact-to-finance-600-megawatt-hydropower-project-in-bhutan-121031001578_1.html#:~:text=%C2%ABBack-,REC%2C%20PFC%20sign%20pact%20to%20finance%20600,megawatt%20hydropower%20project%20in%20Bhutan&text=State%2Downed%20entities%20REC%20Ltd,Trashiyangtse%20in%20the%20neighbouring%20country. |
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| India | National | Fossil conditional | Government Approves Use of Ethanol-Gasoline Blend as Automotive Fuel | Mobility | Multiple energy types | New or extended regulation (IT... | 14/03/2021 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of India | Government | To decrease greenhouse gas emissions from mobility | The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has greenlighted the use of E20 – a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% gasoline – as an automotive fuel. Mass emission standards for the use of E20 have also been notified in the Central Motor Vehicles (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021, which came into force on March 8, 2021. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210314085750/ https://mercomindia.com/government-approves-ethanol-gasoline-automotive-fuel/ |
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| India | Subnational | Other energy | Mandatory reserving of 5 percent parking space for EV charging points at malls, hotels and others | Mobility | Multiple energy types | New or extended regulation (IT... | 13/03/2021 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of Delhi | Government | To ease EV use | Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain has directed all buildings in the city such as malls, hospitals, hotels and those housing offices that have parking facilities with a capacity of more than 100 vehicles to reserve five per cent of that space for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging points. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210314084759/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/reserve-5-pc-parking-space-for-ev-charging-points-delhi-govt-to-buildings-like-malls-hotels/81477902 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Coal India Limited Approves 32 Mining Projects Worth USD 6.4 Billion | Resources | Coal | Uncategorized | 6382835166.3181 | 08/03/2021 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Coal India Limited | SOE | To scale up coal mining | 08/03/2021 | 473000000000 | Coal India Ltd. approved an investment of about 473 billion rupees ($6.4 billion) on mining projects as the company seeks to boost output to replace imports of the fuel, the Kolkata-based miner said in an emailed statement. The approvals include eight new projects as well as expansion plans for 24 existing mines, Coal India said. The 32 sites will have a combined peak output of 193 million tons a year, the highest capacity approved during a fiscal year, it said. The projects will produce 81 million tons annually from the financial year starting April 2023, by when the miner targets reaching 1 billion tons of annual production. The world’s biggest miner is counting on a revival in demand for the fuel as the Indian economy emerges from a pandemic-induced slump. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210314082439/ https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=b8100950-849e-11eb-9d46-a92cce7992b3&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMS0wMy0wOC9jb2FsLWluZGlhLWFwcHJvdmVzLTMyLW1pbmluZy1wcm9qZWN0cy13b3J0aC02LTQtYmlsbGlvbj9zcmVmPU96OVEzT1pV |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | India-France Memorandum of Understanding on Renewable Energy Cooperation | Power generation | Multiple renewable | Uncategorized | 03/03/2021 | Several energy stages | Government of India | Government | To increase renewable uptake | The objective of the MoU is to establish the basis for promotion of bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity. It covers technologies relating to solar, wind, hydrogen and biomass energy. The MoU entails: exchange and training of scientific and technical personnel; exchange of scientific and technological information and data; organization of workshops and seminars; transfer of equipment, know-how and technology; development of joint research and technological projects. This MoU will help in the development of technological know-how in the field of Renewable Energy and thereby aid the process of attaining the ambitious target of 450 GW of installed Renewable Energy capacity by 2030. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210307113051/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1702152 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Indian Oil Corporation to invest USD 4.4 billion to expand refinery capacity | Resources | Oil and oil products | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 4385129208.5554 | 27/02/2021 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) | SOE | To extend core business | 324960000000 | State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will invest Rs 32,946 crore to expand its oil refinery at Panipat in Haryana to 25 million tonnes per annum capacity and set up chemical units. The expansion will be completed by September 2024. Panipat refinery currently has a capacity to turn 15 million tonnes per annum of crude oil into value-added fuels such as petrol, diesel, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). | https://web.archive.org/web/20210301083540/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/ioc-to-invest-rs-32496-crore-to-expand-panipat-refinery-capacity/81239051 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Coal India signs a USD 400 million pact for procurement of dumpers | Power generation | Coal | Government procurement (DT) | 391336616.96242 | 04/02/2021 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Coal India Limited | SOE | To increase production capacity | 04/02/2021 | 29000000000 | State-owned CIL has entered into a pact worth INR 2,900 crore with a Belarus-based mining equipment manufacturer for the purchase of 96 dumpers of 240 tonne capacity each. In August last year, the CIL board had given its nod for the procurement of these dumpers. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210208111856/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/coal-india-signs-rs-2900-crore-pact-for-procurement-of-dumpers/80680235 |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | Indian Union Budget 2021/22: USD 2 billion for augmentation of public transport services in cities | Mobility | Multiple energy types | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 2428985898.3874 | 01/02/2021 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of India | Government | To increase public transport in urban areas | 01/02/2021 | 180000000000 | As part of India's Union Budget 2021/22, the scheme will facilitate the deployment of innovative PPP models to enable private sector players to finance, acquire, operate and maintain over 20,000 buses. The scheme is intended to boost the automobile sector, provide a fillip to economic growth, create employment opportunities for the youth and enhance ease of mobility for urban residents. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210201100747/ https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/Budget_Speech.pdf |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Indian Union Budget 2021/22: Capital infusion to Solar Energy Corporation of India and Indian Renewa... | Power generation | Multiple renewable | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 337359152.55381 | 01/02/2021 | Several energy stages | Government of India | Government | To help scale up renewable energy in India | 01/02/2021 | 25000000000 | As part of India's Union Budget 2021/22, INR 1,000 crores of additional capital will be infused to Solar Energy Corporation of India and INR 1,500 crores to Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210201100747/ https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/Budget_Speech.pdf |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Indian Union Budget 2021/22: 100 more districts to be added to City Gas Distribution Network | Multiple sectors | Oil and gas | New or extended regulation (IT... | 01/02/2021 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Government of India | Government | To extend India's gas network | 01/02/2021 | As part of India's Union Budget 2021/22, 100 more districts will be added to the City Gas Distribution network in the next 3 years. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210201100747/ https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/Budget_Speech.pdf |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Indian Union Budget 2021/22: Ujjwala Scheme to be extended to benefit 10 million more beneficiaries | Other sector | Oil and oil products | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 01/02/2021 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Government of India | Government | To provide relief to Indian citizens | 01/02/2021 | As part of India's Union Budget 2021/22, Ujjwala Scheme which has benefited 8 crore households will be extended to cover 1 crore more beneficiaries. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210201100747/ https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/Budget_Speech.pdf |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Indian Union Budget 2021/22: Raising duty on solar invertors and on solar lanterns | Other sector | Solar | New or extended regulation (IT... | 01/02/2021 | Electricity generation | Government of India | Government | To reduce imports of solar products like inverters and lanterns | 01/02/2021 | As part of India's Union Budget 2021/22, duty on solar inverters will be raised from 5% to 20%, on solar lanterns from 5% to 15%. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210201100747/ https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/Budget_Speech.pdf |
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| India | National | Other energy | Indian Union Budget 2021/22: revamped reforms-based result-linked power distribution sector scheme t... | Power generation | Multiple energy types | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 41290601174.01 | 01/02/2021 | Several energy stages | Government of India | Government | To increase the efficiency of distribution companies | 01/02/2021 | 3059840000000 | As part of India's Union Budget 2021/22, a revamped reforms-based result-linked power distribution sector scheme will be launched with an outlay of INR 3,05,984 crores over 5 years. The scheme will provide assistance to DISCOMS for Infrastructure creation including pre-paid smart metering and feeder separation, upgradation of systems, etc., tied to financial improvements. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210201100747/ https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/Budget_Speech.pdf |
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| India | National | Other energy | India signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with International Energy Agency | Multiple sectors | Multiple energy types | Uncategorized | 27/01/2021 | Several energy stages | Government of India | Government | To enhance energy security, stability, and sustainability. | 27/01/2021 | The Framework for Strategic Partnership between the International Energy Agency (IEA) members and the Government of India was signed on 27th January 2021 to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation & enhance global energy security, stability and sustainability. This partnership will lead to an extensive exchange of knowledge and would be a stepping stone towards India becoming a full member of the IEA. The contents of the Strategic partnership will be jointly decided by the IEA Members and India, including a phased increase in benefits and responsibilities for India as an IEA Strategic partner, and building on existing areas of work within the association and the Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP), such as Energy Security, Clean & Sustainable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Enhancing petroleum storage capacity in India, Expansion of gas-based economy in India etc. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210131091226/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1692674 |
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| India | Maharashtra | Other energy | Maharashtra energy department to spend more than USD 300 million every year for transmission infrast... | Multiple sectors | Multiple energy types | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 337359152.55381 | 18/01/2021 | Electricity storage or transmission or distribution | Government of Maharashtra | Government | To scale up electrification in the state | 18/01/2021 | 25000000000 | The state energy department has announced it will spend INR 2,500 crore every year for infrastructure development for state-owned MSEDCL. Of this, INR 1500 crore will be spent on providing electricity to agricultural pumps and INR 1,000 crore for strengthening infrastructure in industrial and urban areas. To boost industries, the government is looking at reducing power tariffs for industrial consumers. Energy minister Nitin Raut said funds will be spent on infrastructure development, including installation of substations, distribution transformers and high tension (HT) and low tension (LT) lines. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210125090424/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/maharashtra-energy-department-to-spend-rs-2500-crore-a-year-on-msedcl/80321297 |
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| India | Kerala | Other energy | State budget: Kerala Budget Proposes Loan for Rooftop Solar, Cuts Tax on EVs and more, worth around ... | Multiple sectors | Multiple energy types | Other hybrid support measures | 49929154.577964 | 18/01/2021 | Several energy stages | Government of Kerala | Government | To scale up the electrification of the state | 18/01/2021 | 3700000000 | Kerala announced a 50% reduction in motor vehicle tax for electric, fuel cell, and full hybrid battery electric vehicles (EV) for five years in the state’s budget for 2021-2022. A subsidy of ₹25,000 (~$342) to ₹30,000 (~$410) would be provided for the first 10,000 units. He announced that the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) plans to install 236 electric vehicle charging stations in 2021-22. 3,000 of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation’s diesel engine vehicles would be converted to liquified natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG)-based engines. Kerala Finance Corporation will provide loans to purchase electric cars at an interest rate of 7%. TKIIFB will also provide ₹2.5 billion (~$34.2 million) for installing small-scale rooftop solar projects under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The state also announced incentives to promote the construction of eco-friendly buildings. Solar panels will be installed in all public schools in the state as part of a ₹1.2 billion (~$16.4 million) package for improving their infrastructure and facilities. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210124093013/ https://mercomindia.com/kerala-budget-proposes-loan-rooftop/ |
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| India | Maharashtra | Clean unconditional | Maharashtra announces Renewable Energy Policy which includes 13GW solar projects | Power generation | Multiple renewable | New or extended regulation (IT... | 12/01/2021 | Several energy stages | Government of Maharashtra | Government | To increase the uptake of renewable energy sources | 12/01/2021 | Maharashtra has issued its ‘Unconventional Energy Generation Policy’ to promote non-conventional source-based energy generation. The policy is divided into two parts. In the first part of the policy, the state aims to implement 17,360 MW of transmission system-connected renewable power projects by 2025. This includes 12,930 MW of solar power projects, 2,500 MW of wind energy projects, 1,350 MW of co-generation projects, 380 MW of small hydro projects, and 200 MW of urban solid waste-based projects. Under the second part of the policy, the state plans to implement over INR 780 million ($10.5 million)/annum worth of transmission-free projects. These include 100,000 agricultural solar pumps, 52,000 kV of rooftop solar systems, 2,000 solar water supply stations, the electrification of 10,000 rural homes, microgrid projects for 20 homes, 55,000 square feet of solar water/solar cooking systems, and 800 solar cold-storage projects. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210124091746/ https://mercomindia.com/maharashtra-renewable-policy-solar-projects/ |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | Cabinet approves the Investment Proposal of around USD 700 million for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Power Proj... | Power generation | Hydro | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 712764320.89603 | 20/01/2021 | Electricity generation | Government of India | Government | To create jobs and contribute to the socio-economic development of Jammu & Kashmir | 20/01/2021 | 52819400000 | The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the investment of INR 5281.94 crore for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project located on river Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Government of India is also supporting the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by providing a grant of INR 776.44 crore for Equity contribution of JKSPDC in the JVC to be set up for construction of the project (850 MW). NHPC is supposed to invest its equity of INR 808.14 crore from its internal resources. The Ratle Hydro Electric Project will be commissioned within a span of 60 months. The power generated from the project will help in providing balancing of the grid and will improve the power supply position. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210124090425/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1690419 |
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| India | National | Fossil conditional | State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited to implement ‘Energy Efficient piped natural ga... | Other sector | Gas and gas products | Uncategorized | 17/01/2021 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of India | Government | To increase PNG cook stove usage in India | 17/01/2021 | State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has inked a pact with Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) for implementation of Energy Efficient piped natural gas (PNG) Cook Stove (EEPS) programme, across India. The EESL, a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PCRA, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for implementation of the EEPS programme on a pan-India basis. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210118113049/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/eesl-to-implement-energy-efficient-png-cook-stove-programme-across-india/80309900 |
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| India | National | Fossil conditional | Cabinet approves INR 45.73 billion interest subvention to raise ethanol production capacity | Mobility | Multiple energy types | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 617097361.85143 | 31/12/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Government of India | Government | To increase the share of ethanol in petrol | 31/12/2020 | 45730000000 | Bank loans are provided at lower rates to distilleries producing ethanol for doping in petrol, with a view to raising India's ethanol production capacity to suck out surplus sugar as well as cut oil imports. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210104175411/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/cabinet-approves-rs-4573-cr-interest-subvention-to-raise-ethanol-production-capacity/80038728 |
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| India | Subnational | Clean unconditional | Gujarat announces new solar policy | Power generation | Solar | New or extended regulation (IT... | 29/12/2020 | Several energy stages | Government of Gujarat | Government | To decrease coal dependency | 29/12/2020 | The policy permits any person or developer or consumer can set up solar projects without any capacity ceiling. Moreover, a group of consumers can set up solar projects for self-consumption as collective ownership project and can consume the generated energy in the ratio of their ownership. In order to encourage small scale solar projects, power Distribution Companies will now purchase power from these small-scale solar projects (up to 4 MW) at 20 paise per unit tariff higher than tariff discovered through competitive bidding while DISCOMs will purchase solar power from projects above 4 MW capacity through a competitive bidding process. units it will Rs. 1.10 per unit. Moreover, no banking charges shall be applicable to Residential Consumers and Government buildings. Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS) and Additional Surcharge (AS) will not be applicable in case of self-consumption (captive). | https://web.archive.org/web/20210104172107/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/gujarat-announces-new-solar-policy/80007776 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | India cuts pipeline tariffs to boost gas use in far-flung areas | Resources | Gas and gas products | New or extended regulation (IT... | 15/06/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | Government | To boost gas use in far-flung areas | 01/02/2021 | Prices will be cut for areas far from gas injection points as the nation seeks a cleaner fuel-led industrial development across the country. Differential pipeline tariffs is one of the key reasons for uneven gas use in the country, which aims to raise its share in energy consumption to 15% by 2030. | /web/20201215084413/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/indias-new-pipeline-tariffs-to-boost-gas-use-in-far-flung-areas/79457454 (archive.org) |
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| India | NationalC | Clean unconditional | Cabinet approves production-linked incentive scheme: INR 181 billion for Advance Chemistry Cell (ACC... | Power generation | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 2442480264.4896 | 11/11/2020 | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | Government of India | Government | To make Indian manufacturers competitively globally | 11/11/2020 | 181000000000 | The PLI scheme is intended to provide great incentives for manufacturers and help the country move towards the objective of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India). ACC battery manufacturing represents one of the largest economic opportunities of the twenty-first century for several global growth sectors, such as consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. The PLI scheme for ACC battery will incentivize large domestic and international players in establishing a competitive ACC battery set-up in the country. | https://web.archive.org/web/20210105104536/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1671912 |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Cabinet approves production-linked incentive scheme: INR 45 billion for high efficiency solar PV mod... | Power generation | Solar | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 607246474.20552 | 11/11/2020 | Electricity storage or transmission or distribution | Government of India | Government | To make Indian manufacturers competitively globally | 11/11/2020 | 44999999971 | The PLI scheme is intended to provide great incentives for manufacturers and help the country move towards the objective of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India). Among the ten key sectors, high efficiency solar PV modules (Rs 4,500 crore) is included | https://web.archive.org/web/20210105104536/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1671912 |
/web/20201214132703/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/cabinet-approves-pli-scheme-worth-about-rs-2-lakh-crore-fm/79173337 (archive.org) |
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| India | National | Other energy | Cabinet approves production-linked incentive scheme: INR 570 billion for automobiles and auto compon... | Mobility | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 7696106875.3795 | 11/11/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Government of India | Government | To make Indian manufacturers competitively globally | 11/11/2020 | 570320000000 | The PLI scheme is intended to provide great incentives for manufacturers and help the country move towards the objective of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India). Included are ten key sectors. Among the 10 key sectors, automobiles and auto components (Rs 57,042 crore) is included | https://web.archive.org/web/20210105104536/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1671912 |
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| India | Subnational | Other energy | Indian State of Uttar Pradesh begins power projects worth Rs 2.16 billion | Power generation | Multiple energy types | Uncategorized | 29147830.780649 | 08/11/2020 | Electricity storage or transmission or distribution | Government of Uttar Pradesh | Government | To provide cheap and uninterrupted power supply to the people of Uttar Pradesh | 08/11/2020 | 2160000000 | The new projects are supposed to bring about an improvement in the life of the people; land-related issues linked to new projects will be disposed of in a time-bound manner. | /web/20201214131309/ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/adityanath-dedicates-power-projects-worth-rs-216-crore-to-gorakhpur/story-uPpb03YtP1jWPVSDLtNf4I.html (archive.org) |
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| India | National | Other energy | Power ministry makes it mandatory for all discoms to comply with Energy Conservation Act | Power generation | Multiple energy types | New or extended regulation (IT... | 09/11/2020 | Energy efficiency | Ministry of Power | Government | To decrease energy losses and increase profitability | 09/11/2020 | All the DISCOMs will now be governed under the provisions of EC Act, such as the appointment of energy manager, energy accounting & auditing, identification of category-wise energy losses and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency measures. Before, discoms with annual energy losses above 1,000 million units were only covered as designated consumers. Now, the number of discosm covered under the EC Act will increase from 44 to 102. | /web/20201214130147/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/power-ministry-makes-it-mandatory-for-all-discoms-to-comply-with-energy-conservation-act/79135071 (archive.org) |
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| India | Subnational | Clean unconditional | Chandigarh Administration Provides Incentives to Spur Rooftop Installations | Power generation | Solar | New or extended regulation (IT... | 12/10/2020 | Electricity generation | Government of Chandigarh | Government | To spur rooftop solar | 12/10/2020 | The Chandigarh administration has targeted the rooftop installation goal of 50 MW by 2022. The incentives announced include a subsidy of 30% and Rs.100,000 cash award to the best performing Residents’ Welfare Associations in Chandigarh. | /web/20201214104141/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1679441 (archive.org) |
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| India | Subnational | Clean unconditional | Indian State of Maharashtra Approves ‘Unconventional Energy Generation Policy 2020’ to Deploy 17... | Power generation | Multiple renewable | New or extended regulation (IT... | 10/12/2020 | Electricity generation | Government of Maharashtra | Government | To provide solar power connections to 10,000 houses annually and to reduce power outages. Moreover, it is hoped to address power outage issues and pollution in the state due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. | 10/12/2020 | The policy proposes to deploy 17,385 MW of renewable power in the state by 2025. Of the 17,385 MW, solar projects of 12,930 MW are proposed, wind capacity of 2,500 MW, cogeneration projects (1,350 MW), small hydro (380 MW), solid waste (200 MW), and 25 MW from new technology-based renewables. There is also a proposal to provide 100,000 agricultural pumps every year to farmers for the next five years. | /web/20201214104141/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1679441 (archive.org) |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | PFC and REC to provide INR 85 Billion loan to SJVN’s power project in Bihar | Power generation | Coal | Loan (Hybrid) | 1149782065.9875 | 30/11/2020 | Electricity generation | Power Finance Corporation Ltd., Government of India | Public finance institution | To guarantee the commissioning on time (2023-24) of the thermal power plant and to strengthen the relationship with SJVN | 30/11/2020 | 85204600000 | PFC along with REC Ltd executed a Memorandum of Understanding with SJVN Thermal (P) Ltd (STPL) for extending a term loan of Rs 8,520.46 crore for the 2x660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project.The Buxar thermal power project is expected to be commissioned in 2023-24. It is expected to generate approximately 9,828 Million Units of energy to meet the future power requirement of Bihar and other states. | /web/20201130114334/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/pfc-rec-to-provide-rs-8520-cr-loan-to-sjvns-power-project-in-bihar/79431113 (archive.org) |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | MoU signed for setting up 5,000 compressed bio-gas plants | Mobility | Biofuels and waste | Other hybrid support measures | 26988732204.305 | 20/11/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | Government | To boost availability of affordable and clean transport fuels | 20/11/2020 | 2000000000000 | As part of the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, 5000 CBG plants are envisaged by 2023-24 with a production target of 15 MMT. It is expected that SATAT may contribute towards doubling farmer’s income, generate employment for the youth and ensure clean energy for sustainable development. MoUs were signed with energy companies viz. JBM Group, Adani Gas, Torrent Gas and Petronet LNG for setting up of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants, and with technology providers in CBG sectors IndianOil, Praj Industries, CEID Consultants & Bharat Biogas Energy for facilitating availability of technology for the projects. RBI has also included CBG in the priority sector lending framework. | /web/20201123110632/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1674428 |
/web/20201123112032/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/rs-2-lakh-crore-investment-in-5000-compressed-bio-gas-plants-in-offing/79325402 (archive.org) |
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| India | National | Fossil conditional | India aims to reduce diesel use with LNG retail push | Mobility | Gas and gas products | Uncategorized | 18/11/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas | Government | To reduce emissions and substitute crude oil | 18/11/2020 | Prime Minister Narendra intends to transform India into a gas-based economy. LNG as a transport fuel has been identified as a priority area in this regard. It holds manifold benefits in terms of reducing vehicular pollution, savings on import bills, besides further wide ranging benefits for fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers and other entities in the gas sector. | https://web.archive.org/web/20201123074331/ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1673998 |
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| India | Subnational | Fossil unconditional | Tax waivers for bus operators in Punjab | Mobility | Multiple fossil | Tax or royalty or govt fee bre... | 13494366.102152 | 09/11/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of Punjab | Government | As a relief to the COVID-caused crisis | 09/11/2020 | 1000000000 | Till December 31, all stage carriage, mini and school buses are exempt from Motor Vehicle Tax. Additionally, payment of arrears of taxes will be deferred to March 31, 2021, without interest and penalty. | https://web.archive.org/web/20201109081240/ http://diprpunjab.gov.in/?q=content%2Fpunjab-cm-extends-100-tax-waiver-bus-operators-till-dec-31-defers-payment-arrears-march-31 |
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| India | Subnational | Clean conditional | Gujarat’s electric vehicle policy | Mobility | Multiple energy types | New or extended regulation (IT... | 18/09/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of Gujarat | Government | To mitigate climate change and deepen the cooperation with state institutions. | 18/09/2020 | High school and college students who buy electric two-wheelers will get a government subsidy of Rs 12,000, while rickshaw drivers and self-employed persons who purchase electric three-wheelers will get a subsidy of Rs 48,000 per vehicle. Aimed for are 10,000 electric two-wheelers and 5,000 electric three-wheelers in this fiscal year alone. | https://web.archive.org/web/20201109075138/ https://www.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-news/gujarat-government-announces-subsidy-for-electric-vehicles |
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| India | Subnational | Clean conditional | Telangana’s Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage policy | Mobility | Multiple energy types | New or extended regulation (IT... | 30/10/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of Telangana | Government | To make Telangana a major base for EV and energy storage system sectors | 30/10/2020 | Until 2030, the first two lakhs of two-wheeler EVs are exempt to 100 per cent from road tax and registration fee, if there were purchases and registered in the state. | https://web.archive.org/web/20201109074245/ https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/news/telangana-electric-vehicle-policy-launched-key-highlights-41604042420437.html |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | MNRE Extends BIS Certification Exemption for Smaller Solar Module Manufacturers With a Condition | Power generation | Solar | New or extended regulation (IT... | 27/10/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Ministry for New and Renewable Energy | Government | To protect India's solar manufacturer who have to cope with COVID-worsened production | 27/10/2020 | MNRE extended the exemption for the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for solar module manufacturers with a production capacity of less than 50 MW. This affects around 80 Indian solar panel manufacturers. This will lasts for as long as the certification (to be obtained before April 2018) by the International Electrotechnical Commission is valid for their products. | https://mnre.gov.in/img/documents/uploads/file_f-1603702874221.pdf |
https://web.archive.org/web/20201109073356/ https://mercomindia.com/mnre-extends-bis-exemption/ |
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| India | National | Fossil conditional | Coal India initiates five projects to produce methanol from coal (coal-to-liquid-technologies) | Multiple sectors | Coal | Uncategorized | 5802577423.9255 | 10/10/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Coal India Limited | SOE | To find a cleaner use for coal | 10/10/2020 | 430000000000 | In its latest initiative to find clearner use for coal, state-owned enterprise Coal India and its subsidiaries are in the process of setting up five projects to make methanol, or methyl alcohol, from coal using what is commonly known as CTL (coal-to-liquid) technology. Each of the projects is estimated to cist approximately Rs 6,000 crore. While CTL is the latest technology being deployed, the bid to find cleaner use for coal was launched with a Rs 13,000-crore coal-to-gas, or coal gasification, project in Angul district of Odisha. The gas produced from coal will be used for making urea at the Talcher fetiliser plant in the district. | https://web.archive.org/web/20201012123539/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/modi-govt-puts-rs-43000-crore-bet-on-decarbonising-coal/articleshow/78594870.cms |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | SECL plans 8 projects for improving coal evacuation | Resources | Coal | Uncategorized | 418325349.15323 | 19/10/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | South Eastern Coalfields Limited | SOE | To reduce the cost of landed price of coal at generators end and retain the foreign exchange. | 19/10/2020 | 30999999999 | Coal India-arm SECL is executing eight 'first mile connectivity' projects with an estimated capital outlay of Rs 3,100 crore to evacuate dry fuel, especially incremental production under the proposed plan to scale up the maharatna firm's output to 1 billion tonnes. The move will also help power plants at farther locations in northern and western regions to avail recently notified rail concessions for distance beyond 1400 km. | https://web.archive.org/web/20201019065411/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/secl-plans-8-projects-worth-rs-3100-crore-for-improving-coal-evacuation/78732180 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | IGL supports shift from diesel gensets with natural gas in Delhi and neighboring cities | Power generation | Gas and gas products | Uncategorized | 24/10/2020 | Reduced environmental damage | Indraprastha Gas Limited | SOE | To reduce emissions and prevent air pollution. Also, ensuring continuous supply of power. | 24/10/2020 | Diesel-run genset users in residential complexes, commercial establishments and industrial units based in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and parts of Gurugram will be offered an appropriate solution to convert their electricity generating units to natural gas by IGL | https://web/20201103052107/ https://iglonline.net/utility/GasBasedGenset.aspx |
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| India | Subnational | Clean unconditional | Delhi Expands Applicability of Virtual Net Metering for Renewable Consumers | Other sector | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | New or extended regulation (IT... | 21/10/2020 | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | Government of Delhi | Other | To propagate use of solar rooftop panels. | 21/10/2020 | Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has amended its regulations on group net metering and virtual net metering for renewable energy. The amendment says that virtual net metering will be applicable for consumers under the domestic category as well as consumers such as hospitals, colleges, schools, other institutions run or managed by charitable institutions, non-profit organizations, trusts that do not fall under the category of domestic consumers, and renewable energy generators registered under Delhi’s solar program. | https://web.archive.org/web/20201026075038/ https://mercomindia.com/delhi-expands-applicability/ |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Gas put under standard bidding route for transparent price discovery | Resources | Gas and gas products | New or extended regulation (IT... | 16/10/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Government of India | Government | To help scale up local production from fields of ONGC, OIL, Reliance and Vedanta and help create a uniform gas market. | 16/10/2020 | In a big reform initiative, the government decided to put domestically produced gas under a standard price discovery mechanism to help scale up local production from fields of ONGC, OIL, Reliance and Vedanta and help create a uniform gas market. Accordingly, the Union Cabinet approved a standard e-bidding procedure for market-based price discovery of gas across various contractual regimes. | http://petroleum.nic.in/sites/default/files/ngas_Gaznot15102020.pdf |
https://web.archive.org/web/20201019142324/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/govt-puts-gas-under-standard-bidding-route-for-transparent-price-discovery-ld/78545114 |
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| India | International | Clean unconditional | India offers a line of credit to Sri Lanka for 3 solar projects | Power generation | Solar | Loan (Hybrid) | 100028338.16881 | 26/09/2020 | Electricity generation | Government of India | Government | To cement India's commitment towards a strong and multi-faceted bilateral partnership with Sri Lanka, including in the power sector | 7412600000 | The line of credit will cover financing for rooftop solar systems meant for 20,000 households and 1,000 government buildings all across the island. The combined generation capacity of these rooftop systems will be about 60 MW | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/india-offers-100-million-line-of-credit-to-lanka-for-solar-projects/78327563 |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership | Multiple sectors | Multiple energy types | Uncategorized | 29/09/2020 | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | Government of India | Government | To advance political cooperation, expand economic relations and green growth, create jobs and strengthen cooperation on addressing global challenges and opportunities | 29/09/2020 | Under the India-Denmark 'Green Strategic Partnership', a joint statement said, the "ambitious goals and actions will be identified within the areas and outlined in an Action Plan that will be worked out and endorsed as soon as possible". | https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-denmark-bilateral-meet-marks-establishment-green-strategic-partnership-coronavirus-trade-extradition-1726411-2020-09-29 |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | Ministry of Road Transport has allowed the use of H-CNG in CNG engines | Multiple sectors | Gas and gas products | New or extended regulation (IT... | 28/09/2020 | Reduced environmental damage | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways | Government | To adopt alternative clean fuel for transportation | 28/09/2020 | In a major step toward adopting alternative clean fuel for transportation, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has allowed use of H-CNG (18% mix of hydrogen) in CNG engines. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1659706 |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | NTPC to stop acquiring land for green-field coal based power projects | Power generation | Multiple energy types | Uncategorized | 27/09/2020 | Reduced environmental damage | NTPC limited | SOE | To reduce its carbon footprint | NTPC is looking to reduce its carbon footprint through an aggressive push for renewable energy. | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/ntpc-stops-land-acquisition-for-greenfield-coal-based-power-projects/78343346 |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | E-buses and charging stations sanctioned under FAME scheme | Mobility | Multiple energy types | Government procurement (DT) | 25/09/2020 | Reduced environmental damage | Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises | Government | To promote the use of environmentally friendly transport | For e-buses, Maharashtra has got 240, Gujarat has got 250, Goa has got 100 and Chandigarh has got 8025 charging stations have been sanctioned in Kollam, 27 in Thiruvananthapuram and 28 in Malappuram (all in Kerala). Besides, 10 charging stations have been sanctioned in Port Blair and 25 in Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu. | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/govt-sanctions-670-electric-buses-241-charging-stations-under-fame-scheme/78312963 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Coal India Limited invests in heavy earth moving equipment | Resources | Coal | Uncategorized | 796167600.02699 | 23/09/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Coal India Limited | SOE | To bolster coal production and improve age profile of equipment | 59000000000 | Early this year, the company had said it was looking at spending around Rs 7,000 crore on heavy equipment to bolster production. The miner is also planning a capex of Rs 10,000 crore during the current fiscal. | https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/cil-finalises-rs-5-900-cr-heavy-machinery-contracts-to-bolster-production-120092300988_1.html |
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| India | Subnational | Other energy | Tamil Nadu Electronics Hardware Manufacturing Policy 2020 | Multiple sectors | Multiple renewable | Regulatory rollback or non-gov... | 07/09/2020 | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | State Government of Tamil Nadu | Government | To increase the state’s electronic output to $100 billion (~₹7.3 trillion) by 2025. | 07/09/2020 | The target sectors for the policy includes solar photovoltaic cells and LED products among others. The government will formulate a unique package of incentives for the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) units in the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. This will include capital subsidy, interest subvention, low tension power tariff subsidy, generator subsidy, assistance for obtaining intellectual property, and assistance in obtaining certifications. | https://mercomindia.com/tamil-nadu-new-electronics-hardware-manufacturing-policy/ |
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| India | Subnational | Other energy | Uttarakhand State Fuel Policy | Resources | Multiple fossil | New or extended regulation (IT... | 26/06/2020 | Reduced environmental damage | Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board | Government | To reduce air pollution in the hill state over the next few years | 01/03/2024 | The policy focuses on which fuel will be allowed as far as industries are concerned. Petroleum coke and furnace oil are likely to be banned in the state by March 2024. Though initially, the plan was to roll out the ban of these pollutants over the next two years, the industry associations demanded relief for an additional two years because of the economic downturn induced by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. SFP allows the use of coal, wood, pine needle, and agricultural waste. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ueppcb-approves-state-fuel-policy-petcoke-to-be-banned-as-fuel-in-state-by-march-2024/story-JdWXVPlRVgAURolTFEBacK.html |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | Revised Private Sector Lending guidelines prioritises renewables | Resources | Multiple renewable | Loan (Hybrid) | 04/09/2020 | Electricity generation | Reserve Bank of India | Central bank | To align with emerging national priorities and bring sharper focus on inclusive development | 04/09/2020 | Loans to farmers for installation of solar power plants for solarisation of grid connected agriculture pumps and loans for setting up Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants have been included as fresh categories eligible for finance under priority sector. Also, loan limits for renewable energy have been increased (doubled). | https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=50310 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | South Eastern Coalfields Limited invests in mining technology to ramp up production | Resources | Coal | Uncategorized | 196612914.10836 | 26/08/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | South Eastern Coalfields Limited | SOE | To ramp up production of coal | 26/08/2020 | 14570000000 | 14570000000 | 196612914.10836 | A large number of heavy mining machinery has been procured to deploy in its key mines like Gevra, Kushmunda and Dipka to augment output | https://www.coalnet.in/secl-pumps-in-%E2%82%B91457-crores-in-mining-machinery-technology-to-ramp-up-production/ |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | Extension of safeguard duty on imports of solar cells and modules from China, Thailand and Vietnam | Multiple sectors | Multiple renewable | Tax or royalty or govt fee bre... | 30/07/2020 | Electricity generation | Ministry of Finance | Government | To incentiviste solar project developers to opt for domestically manufactured cells and modules | 30/07/2020 | 30/07/2021 | Extension of safeguard duty of 14.90% imposed from July 30, 2020, to January 29, 2021, and 14.50% from January 30, 2021, to July 29, 2021, for all solar cells and modules imported from the China PR, Thailand, and Vietnam. In July 2018, a safeguard duty was imposed on solar cell and module imports from China and Malaysia, to protect domestic cell and module manufacturers. The duty was set at 25% for the first year, followed by a phased down approach for the second year, with the rate reduced by 5% every six months until it ends in July 2020. | https://mercomindia.com/india-extends-safeguard-duty-solar-imports/ Accessed 11 August 2020 |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | ISTS charges for RE waived until 2023 | Power generation | Multiple renewable | Regulatory rollback or non-gov... | 06/08/2020 | Electricity storage or transmission or distribution | Ministry of Power | Government | To account for COVID-19 disruptions and to incentivise RE developers | 06/08/2020 | 30/06/2023 | Extension on waiver of interstate transmission charges granted for power generated from solar and wind power projects until June 30, 2023. This Order had superseded the earlier orders issued in 2016 and 2017. Further, the MoP in its order dated November 2019, had extended the waiver date from date March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2022. No ISTS charges would be levied for 25 years from the date of commissioning of the power plants for the supply and sale to entities having renewable purchase obligations (RPO) | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/govt-grants-ists-waiver-extension-for-solar-wind-projects-until-june-2023/77390466 Accessed 11 August 2020 |
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| India | Subnational | Clean unconditional | Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy | Mobility | Multiple energy types | New or extended regulation (IT... | 07/08/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of Delhi | Government | To boost Delhi’s economy and reduce pollution levels | 07/08/2020 | Delhi EV policy aims to ensure 25% of all new vehicle registrations in 2024, are battery EVs. Delhi government will give incentive of up to ₹30,000 for two-wheelers, autos, e-rickshaws and freight vehicles while for cars, it will provide an incentive of up to ₹150000 | https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/kejriwal-announces-notification-of-delhi-electric-vehicle-policy/article32293392.ece |
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| India | National | Clean conditional | Solar and Thermal to be bundled to provide 24×7 electricity to distribution companies | Power generation | Multiple energy types | New or extended regulation (IT... | 28/07/2020 | Electricity generation | Ministry of Power | Government | 24x7 provision of power from solar power producers at cost competitive rates by allowing bundling with thermal power | 28/07/2020 | Power generators have to ensure at least 85% availability both annually and during peak hours. Bidders will have to supply at least 51% of the power from renewable sources, which may include supply using storage. Guideline is aimed at helping scale up renewable energy without hurting the grid with intermittent supply. | https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/round-the-clock-power-supply-discoms-can-now-bundle-thermal-solar-power-for-24x7-distribution/articleshow/77210961.cms?from=mdr 3 August 2020 |
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| India | National | Clean unconditional | “Green Railway” by 2030 (Net Zero Carbon Emission) | Mobility | Multiple energy types | New or extended regulation (IT... | 13/07/2020 | Several energy stages | Ministry of Railways | Government | Mitigation of global warming, climate change and improving energy efficiency | 13/07/2020 | Ministry of Railways, with a goal of transforming Indian Railways into Green Railways by 2030 has taken a number of major initiatives towards mitigation of global warming and combating climate change. Railway Electrification, improving energy efficiency of locomotives & trains and fixed installations, green certification for installations/stations, fitting bio toilets in coaches and switching to renewable sources of energy are parts of its strategy of achieving net zero carbon emission. | https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1638269 2 August 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Special Spot e-auction Scheme 2020 for Import Substitution for Coal Importers | Resources | Coal | New or extended regulation (IT... | 17/07/2020 | Electricity generation | Coal India Limited | SOE | To help reduce dependence on imported coal | 17/07/2020 | Coal India Limited has introduced a new category of spot e-auction for importers only, aimed at replacing 150 million tonnes of coal sourced from abroad with domestic supply. The coal procured under the “special spot e-auction scheme 2020 for import substitution” will be used within the country. | https://www.coalindia.in/DesktopModules/DocumentList/documents/SSEA-IMS%20Scheme%20with%20schedules.pdf Accessed 27 July 2020 https://www.coalindia.in/ourbusiness/specialspote-auctionscheme2020forimportsubstitution.aspx Accessed 27 July 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Faster monetisation of oil and gas discoveries | Resources | Oil and gas | Uncategorized | 25/06/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Directorate General of Hydrocarbons | Government | Primary: Energy security | 25/06/2020 | A contractor is now permitted to develop and monetise such early stage discovery/discoveries before completion of appraisal, declaration of commerciality (DoC) and submission of development plan/ Field Development Plan etc. in blocks under exploration period | https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/government-permits-faster-monetisation-of-oil-and-gas-discoveries/articleshow/76649079.cms?from=mdr Accessed 20 July 2020 |
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| India | Subnational | Clean unconditional | Andhra Pradesh Renewable Energy Export Policy, 2020 | Resources | Multiple renewable | New or extended regulation (IT... | 17/07/2020 | Several energy stages | Government of Andhra Pradesh | Government | To facilitate 120 GW renewable energy projects: 1. To facilitate lease of 5 lakh (5,00,000) acres of potential land in the state of Andhra Pradesh to renewable energy export project developers. 2. To attract private investments to the State and improve local economy. 3. To promote setting up of renewable energy equipment manufacturing facilities in the State. 4. To generate additional revenue to the State Government. | 17/07/2020 | 17/07/2025 | The policy is expected to facilitate the lease of five lakh (5,00,000) acres of potential land in the state to renewable energy export project developers, to promote setting up of renewable energy equipment manufacturing facilities, and to generate additional revenue to the exchequer. | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/andhra-pradesh-govt-announces-renewable-energy-export-policy/77028959 Accessed 18 July 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Domestic natural gas price reduction to its lowest level under the domestic gas pricing regime. | Resources | Gas and gas products | New or extended regulation (IT... | 31/03/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ministry of Finance | Government | 01/04/2020 | India has reduced the domestic natural gas price to $2.39 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). Also, the ceiling price for gas from difficult fields such as deep water, ultra deep water and high pressure-high temperature areas was reduced to $5.61 per mmBtu from the earlier price of $8.43 per mmBtu. The sharpest price decline till date will help reduce the cost of urea manufacturing, power generation and benefit compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) consumers in the backdrop of global energy prices in a tailspin. | https://www.livemint.com/industry/energy/amid-coronavirus-outbreak-india-reduces-natural-gas-price-to-record-low-11585673501734.html Accessed 8 July 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Securing oil for Strategic Reserve | Resources | Oil and oil products | Government procurement (DT) | 364347884.75811 | 13/04/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ministry of Finance | Government | 13/04/2020 | 27000000000 | 27000000000 | 364347884.75811 | India is capitalizing on low global oil prices to fill its underground strategic oil reserves of 5.33 million tonne - enough to meet its oil needs for 9.5 days. This led to a forex saving of Rs 5,000 crore. | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-08/india-to-buy-up-middle-eastern-oil-for-its-strategic-reserves Accessed 8 July 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Replacement of imported coal supply with domestic coal | Resources | Coal | New or extended regulation (IT... | 14/05/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Ministry of Coal | Government | 14/05/2020 | Coal India Ltd (CIL), which accounts for over 80 per cent of the domestic fuel output, has been mandated by the government to replace at least 100 MT of imports with domestically-produced coal in the ongoing fiscal. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1617419/ Accessed 8 July 2020 |
https://web.archive.org/web/20200520104713/ https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/cil-mandated-to-replace-at-least-100-mt-of-imports-with-domestic-coal-in-fy21/75735015 |
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| India | Subnational | Clean unconditional | 9-hour free solar power for farmers | Power generation | Solar | New or extended regulation (IT... | 1200998583.0916 | 15/06/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Government of Andhra Pradesh | Government | 15/06/2020 | 89000000000 | The Government of Andhra Pradesh had promised 9 hours of free power during the daytime to farmers, this has been approved, allocating solar power to fulfill this supply requirement. The cabinet had previously approved solar power projects amounting to 10,000 MW capacity for this purpose. | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/go-issued-promising-9-hr-power-to-farmers-solar-energy-to-be-tapped/76397415 Accessed 15 June 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Coal washing requirement for supply to TPPs removed | Resources | Coal | Regulatory rollback or non-gov... | 21/05/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | Government | 21/05/2020 | MoEFCC amended the Environment Protection Act to drop mandatory washing coal for supply to thermal power plants. The ministry is of the view that the requirement of maintaining an average ash content of 34% prompts industries to import, resulting in an outflow of foreign exchange. The ministry has instead directed thermal power plants to install the technology for handling ash content. | http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/219495.pdf Accessed 28 May 2020 |
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| India | National | Other energy | Increased borrowing limited for states pegged to power sector reforms (Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan) | Power generation | Non-applicable (non-energy measure) | Loan (Hybrid) | 7219485864.6515 | 17/05/2020 | Electricity storage or transmission or distribution | Ministry of Finance in co-ordination with the Ministry of Power | Government | To help states tackle financial burden of dealing with C-19 issues | 17/05/2020 | 535000000000 | Centre has permitted States to exceed their borrowing capacities upto additional net borrowing space of a cumulative 2% of gross state domestic product, or Rs 4.28 lakh crore in FY21, upon satisfying measurable targets in 4 sectors, of which one is power (total of 0.25% GDP state borrowing). 0.1% of GDP borrowing space is linked to reducing AT&C losses of discoms and also reducing the gap between average cost of supply and average revenue realisation (ACS-ARR gap). 0.15% is linked to implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer scheme atleast in one district by December 2020. | https://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1624722 Accessed 20 May 2020 |
https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/hike-in-borrowing-limit-centre-issues-fresh-advisory-to-states-clarifies-on-riders/1964313/ Accessed 20 May 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Coal India Limited Investment Decision in Coal Transportation Infrastructure | Resources | Coal | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 6747183051.0762 | 16/05/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Ministry of Coal | Government | Primary: To improve efficiency of the coal production system | 18/05/2020 | 500000000000 | The allocation is to develop India's coal transportation infrastructure and is a part of the broader plan to support higher domestic production of coal and curtail imports. | https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/AatmaNirbhar%20Bharat%20Full%20Presentation%20Part%204%2016-5-2020.pdf Accessed 18 May 2020 |
https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2106096-india-plans-coal-transportation-infrastructure-boost?backToResults=true&selectedMarket=Coal Accessed 18 May 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Rebates on Coal Extraction | Resources | Coal | Tax or royalty or govt fee bre... | 16/05/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Ministry of Coal / Ministry of Finance | Government | 18/05/2020 | Stimulus package offers 50% rebate on revenue payable to the government for coal extraction projects that begin early production or exceed a scheduled target and a 20% reduction for coal gasification projects. | https://coal.nic.in/sites/upload_files/coal/files/curentnotices/PIB-Coal-20052020.pdf Accessed 18 May 2020 |
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1624536 Accessed 18 May 2020 |
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| India | National | Other energy | Liquidity boost for power distribution companies (Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Tranche 1) | Power generation | Multiple energy types | Budget or off-budget transfer ... | 12144929491.937 | 13/05/2020 | Electricity generation | Ministry of Finance | Government | 13/05/2020 | 900000000000 | 200000000000 | 2698873220.4305 | Distribution companies (DISCOMs) are facing cash-flow problems owing to the delayed payment measures offered to consumers and the overall fall in demand. DISCOMs have also not been able to offtake the cheapest sources of power owing to the Government's directive regarding prioritising certain sources of power, including renewables. This has led to a major strain on DISCOM finances. | https://web.archive.org/web/20200622141835/ https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1624496 |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Free LPG cylinders under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana to 80000000 beneficiaries of Pradhan Man... | Multiple sectors | Oil and oil products | Underpricing of govt-owned goo... | 1754267593.2798 | 26/03/2020 | Energy use (all energy types, consumption in transport, household use, buildings etc) | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | Government | To help consumers cope with the economic impacts of Covid-19 | 01/04/2020 | 30/09/2020 | 130000000000 | 97098600000 | 1310284056.4065 | To provide a clean cooking solution, the government launched the PMUY which gave free LPG connections. So far over 80 million households have been connected via this programme. Due to the national lockdown to prevent the spread of C-19, many rural communities are facing economic hardships. To ease their burden, the government has announced 3 LPG cylinders for free between April-June, 2020 under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. Each of these cylinders has 14.2 kg of LPG. The scheme was extended to September 2020 to ensure that the beneficiaries are able to avail the free cylinders. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1618345 |
https://web.archive.org/web/20200515083215/ https://m.economictimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/ujjwala-beneficiaries-to-get-3-free-cylinders-till-june/articleshow/74831478.cms |
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| India | National | Fossil unconditional | Commercial Mining of Coal | Resources | Coal | New or extended regulation (IT... | 12/03/2020 | Exploration or production or processing or storage or transportation | Ministry of Coal | Government | 12/03/2020 | The amendment opens up the coal mining sector to commercial mining by removing the coal end-use restriction (for captive consumption) on private parties. The aim of this amendment is to make cheaper and larger quantities of domestic coal available. It also removes some eligibility restrictions such as prior experience in the sector requirements. UPDATE: 41 coal blocks were listed for commercial auction on June 18th. | https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1606090 Accessed on 9 July 2020 |
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/unleashing-coal-41-mines-on-offer-for-commercial-extraction/76442521 Accessed on 9 July 2020 |
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| India | National | Fossil conditional | Excise duty hiked on retail sale of gasoline and diesel | Resources | Oil and oil products | Increased fossil fuel taxation | 14/03/2020 | Several energy stages | Ministry of Finance | Government | Primary: To raise state finances to help with the tight fiscal situation | 14/03/2020 | This policy allows the government to increase excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre (petrol) and Rs 4 per litre (diesel) to meet unexpected expenses during Covid-19. This was subsequently increased on May 6 by Rs 10 per litre for petrol and Rs 13 per litre for diesel | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/excise-duty-hike-on-petrol-diesel-govt-to-garner-rs-39000-crore/74633623 Accessed 6 April 2020 |
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