Title :
Powering progress
Author :
Khaparde, Shrikrishna A. ; Sardana, Anil Kumar
Abstract :
India is in a state of flux as far as the power is concerned. The distribution sector, which was not well attended to, is now the focus of the paper. The tariff rationalization and reduction in losses are the key issues. Proper policies implemented by the regulators can handle these issues. New technologies such as IT applications and AMR will play an important role in managing the future needs of the distribution sector.
Keywords :
government policies; losses; power distribution economics; power markets; tariffs; Electricity Act 2003; Indian power sector; NDPL; NEP; NTP; National Electricity Policy; National Tariff Policy; SEB; SERC; competitive electricity market; losses reduction; power distribution sector; state electricity boards; state electricity regulatory commissions; tariff rationalization; Aggregates; Cities and towns; Economic indicators; Energy management; Globalization; Government; Investments; Power distribution; Power generation; Power generation economics;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPAE.2007.376580
