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In a bid to promote electric vehicles and solar energy, the Indian government has made some crucial changes in the electricity Act...
Singh, the amendments will facilitate easier and faster installation of rooftop solar systems by exempting systems up to 10 kW from the requirement of a technical feasibility study and reducing the timeline for systems above 10 kW from twenty days to fifteen days..
This choice is to be determined through a transparent ballot conducted by the distribution company, ensuring fairness in tariffs and separate metering, billing, and collection for individual electricity consumption, backup power, and common areas...
To address complaints regarding meter readings, distribution licensees are now mandated to install a check meter within five days to verify electricity consumption for a minimum period of three months, aiming to ensure billing accuracy and enhance consumer confidence...
He further stated that these latest amendments aim to empower consumers, drive renewable energy adoption, and elevate service standards within the electricity distribution sector...
