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Current News Volume 2, Issue 5: May 2017

Current News is a monthly bilingual newsletter of CAG as part of the Electricity Consumer Cell (ECC) initiative.

Highlights

  • Net metering- The concept
  • Tangedco gets a Boost in Performance Rating
  • Power hurdle: Many villagers not keen on legal electricity connections
  • Consumer Focus - Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum Case (CGRF)
  • ECC Voice - Consumers Right To Know

Plus Publications/Cases:
International Renewable Energy Agency, Rethinking Energy 2017

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CAG's Comments on Executive Summary of ETPS

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CAG’s Comments on the Executive Summary for proposed Ennore Thermal Power Station (ETPS) Replacement TPP (1X660 MW) at Ernavur Village, Tiruvottiyur Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO) submitted at the Public Hearing held on 30.05.2017 in the premises of the Quarters (camp-1) of M/s Ennore Thermal Power Station, Ernavoor Village, Thiruvottiyur Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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Current News_Volume 2, Issue 4 : April 2017

Current News is a monthly bilingual newsletter of CAG as part of the Electricity Consumer Cell (ECC) initiative.

Highlights:

  • Functioning of the Power Sector
  • Power Subsidy Turns Cash
  • Delhi’s Inefficient Electricity Subsidies
  • Consumer Focus - Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum Case (CGRF)
  • ECC Voice - Capacity Building Program (Tamil)

Plus Publications/Cases:

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Launch of Electricity Consumer Cells (ECCs)

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Organizer: ECC Tiruvallur, ECC Cuddalore and ECC Tirunelveli

Description: Official launch of ECCs, an independent advocacy Cell that educate and advice consumers on electricity governance

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First ECC Outreach Meeting - Cuddalore

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Date and Time: 12/01/2017, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Organizer: ECC Cuddalore

Managed by: Southern Consumer Organization for Protection and Empowerment (SCOPE)

Description: To inform consumers about the work of

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First ECC District Level Review Meeting

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Date and Time: 28/01/2017, 9 AM to 1:30 PM

Organizer: CAG

Description: To discuss about the progress of the ECCs and understand the various challenges faced by the ECCs. The discussion led to some possible solutions to address these challenges

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First ECC Outreach Meeting - Tiruvallur

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Date and Time: 18/02/2017, 10 AM to 2:30 PM

Organizer: ECC Tiruvallur

Managed by: Madras Metropolitan Consumer Rights Protection Centre (MMCRPC)

Description: To inform consumers about the work of ECCs

 Speakers:

  1. Selvaraj, Trustee MMCRPC
  2. Ashokan, ECC Tiruvallur Expert

Participants: Local Consumers

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First ECC Outreach Meeting - Tirunelveli

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Date and Time: 26/03/2017, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Organizer: ECC Tirunelveli

Managed by: Tirunelveli District Consumer Rights Protection Sangam

Description: To inform consumers about the work of ECCs

Speakers:

  1. Mr Selvaraj, Trustee MMCRPC
  2. Mr Venkatachalam ECC Tirunelveli Coordinator
  3. Mr Shanmugam ECC Tirunelveli Expert

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First ECC Capacity Building and Training Programme

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Date and Time: 22/04/2017, 10 AM to 2:30 PM

Organizer: ECC Tiruvallur

Managed by: Madras Metropolitan Consumer Rights Protection Centre (MMCRPC)

Description: To create awareness about key issues of electricity regulation and governance. Demonstration on energy efficiency and advantages of on grid solar energy for household sector

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