1. Acts and policies on energy efficiency (EE) AND renewable energy (re) in Jharkhand
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2. TOPICS Acts and Policies on EE & RE in Jharkhand
Jharkhand State Solar Power Policy 2015
Jharkhand Energy Policy 2012
State Designated Agency – Jharkhand
Jharkhand State Action Plan on Climate Change
Jharkhand State Climate Change Cell
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3. Jharkhand State Solar Power Policy 2015
OBJECTIVES
To encourage participation of Private Sector to set up Solar Power based projects in the State
Increase solar power generation to 2650 MW by the year 2020
To build a favourable atmosphere for setting up Solar Power projects
Ensure energy security of the State by stable and non-polluting means
Promote local manufacturing facilities to generate employment
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4. Jharkhand State Solar Power Policy 2015
SALIENT FEATURES
Minimum size of the ground mounted SPV plant at a single location should be 1 MW peak (MWp)
Minimum size of a rooftop SPV at a location should be 1KWp
Proposed development of solar park
Development of SPV project on canal top
Exemption of electricity duty
Deemed industry status
Open access approvals for 25 years
Exemption from payment of conversion changes
No cross subsidy for solar open access power transaction within states
100% banking allowed for captive/group captive consumers
No scheduling required
Must run status to be provided
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5. Jharkhand State Solar Power Policy 2015
INCENTIVES
S. No.
Subsidy/Incentive/
Concession
Incentive
Eligibility/Condition
Maximum limit 1
Electricity duty
100%
Exemption of electricity duty for 10 years for all solar power projects NA 2
VAT
Exemption from payment of VAT on purchase of equipment for installation of solar plants 3
Wheeling charges 4%
Grant of 4% of wheeling charges 4
Cross subsidy charge -
Exemption of Cross subsidy surcharge for third party sale
Applicable only if the source of power is from Solar Power Projects 5
Banking
Banking of 100% of energy permitted for all Captive and Open Access/Scheduled Consumers during all 12 months of the year (banking year shall be from April to March) 6
Pollution clearance
Exempted from obtaining any NOC/consent for establishment of Solar PV power projects 7
Distribution loss
Exemption of distribution losses for Solar power projects injecting at 33 KV or below irrespective of voltage level of the delivery point within the DISCOMs 8
Stamp Duty exemption on purchase of private land
100% exemption from payment of fee and stamp duty 9
Timely completion and commissioning of project
Exemption from paying electricity duty and banking charges for 25 years or the project life whichever is earlier
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6. Rooftop SPV Grid Interactive Systems and Net/Gross Metering Regulations, 2015 (1)
SALIENT FEATURES OF NET/GROSS METERING REGULATIONS
Minimum capacity under net metering: 1 kWp
Maximum capacity that can be installed on the roof: Up to 100% of the sanctioned/connected load / contract demand of the consumer
Cap on transformer capacity: 15% of the capacity
Net metering provision: Yes
Gross metering provision: Yes
Net metering approvals: Required from state DISCOM- JBVNL
Third party ownership: Allowed
80% Connected Load / Contract Demand of Eligible Consumer
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7. Rooftop SPV Grid Interactive Systems and Net/Gross Metering Regulations, 2015 (2)
SALIENT FEATURES OF NET/GROSS METERING REGULATIONS
Connectivity Level:
Up to 5 kW: To be connected with single phase at 230 V
5 kW and above up to 50 kW / 63 kVA: To be connected with 3 Phase, 4 wire at 415 V
Above 50 kW and up to 1 MW: To be connected with 3 Phase at 11 kV
Energy Settlement Mechanism:
Bill settlement period: Monthly and yearly
Tariff for gross metering: As per the tariff decided by JSERC time to time
Tariff for surplus energy injected into grid under net metering: 0.50Rs. /kWh
REC Compliance:
If a system is installed on non-obligated agency, the distribution licensee will use it to meet their RPO obligation.
If a system is installed on obligated agency, RPO/REC can be claimed by obligated agency according to CERC/JSERC regulation.
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8. Financial Incentives for Rooftop Solar Installation
For rooftop SPV, apart from 30% central financial assistance from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the State Government will provide additional subsidy of 20% to residential and institutional consumers and 10% to commercial and industrial consumers.
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9. Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)
In line with the revised national target of 175 GW by 2022, the state has set new RPO targets.
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10. setting up solar projects – Application procedure
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11. Jharkhand Energy Policy 2012
INCENTIVES
S. No.
Subsidy/Incentive/Concession
Incentive
Eligibility/Condition
Maximum limit 1
Concession in Electricity duty to following verticals on BOT/BOOT mode:
Biomass projects by utilizing agriculture residues and animal waste
Solar energy based power projects. Government intends to create a Land Bank for setting up Solar Power Generation Projects at suitable locations.
Energy power projects based on municipal sewage, solid waste and Industrial Waste
50%
Power plant generating power from renewable sources
50% exemption from electricity duty for a period of 10 years
Mega Projects (with investment in fixed assets in excess of
INR 100 Crore)
50% exemption from electricity duty for a period of 5 years
Mini, Micro and Small Hydropower projects (up to 25 MW)
These plants will not be liable to pay 50% electricity duty for a period of 10 years.
These plants shall also be provided concessional access to the T&D network to encourage renewable power development, if the power is being sold to the State Utility or consumers within the State
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12. Activities of State Designated Agency (SDA)
As the SDA for implementation of energy conservation measures, JREDA is carrying out various activities including:
Helping various municipalities in the state in replacing inefficient and old street lighting systems with new and efficient LED bulbs
Launching an LED village campaign where 828 and 1656 numbers of 7 W and 10 W LED bulbs along with 60 W bulbs for street lighting were provided in selected villages.
Undertaking energy audits in selected Government buildings and Public Health Engineering Department/Municipal water pumping systems to estimate the baseline energy consumption in these segments.
Implementing Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) mechanism in coordination with BEE.
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13. Jharkhand Action Plan on Climate Change (JAPCC)
In 2009, the central government directed all the State Governments and Union Territories to prepare State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC), consistent with the strategy outlined in the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) launched in 2008.
Accordingly, Government of Jharkhand initiated the action plan development process with the support from UNDP in May Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change led the preparation of Jharkhand Action plan on Climate Change (JAPCC) in consultation with various line departments and finalize and submit the JSAPCC to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), New Delhi in April 2014 involving an expenditure of Rs crore in order to take adaptation and mitigation measures with respect to eight sectors viz. Agriculture, Forest & Environment, Water, Industry, Mining, Power, Urban & Transport and Health. The JAPCC got endorsement from National Steering Committee on Climate Change, MoEF&CC, New Delhi.
JAPCC identifies sector wise action points/strategies in the context of climate change on the basis of existing scientific knowledge, climate modelling and sectoral experience of the state.
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14. Highlights of the Jharkhand State Action Plan on Climate Change (1)
The JAPCC focusses on eight sectors for the adaption and mitigation measures, for which it proposed sectoral action plans. The sectors include: agriculture, forestry, health, industrial, mining, power, urban & transport sector and water sector.
In the agricultural sector JAPCC focuses on the Research & Development to map and ascertain the impact of climate change on the agriculture sector. Establishing dedicated research for the research is proposed in the action plan. Through the help of R&D, Jharkhand state is focussing to implement the various methods to make agriculture sector climate resilient.
The sectoral plan for the forestry sector focuses on preparing climate change resilient forest management plan. R& D efforts for identifying impact of the climate change on the Jharkhand’s forest cover are also one of the main focus strategies. Rural energy management through various programs to promote energy efficient cooking stoves and promoting cleaned energy options in the state of Jharkhand.
Health sectoral plan is focused on the development of the state monitoring and warning system and preparing the quick response team for any outbreak or health disasters. Focus of the R&D, creation of the institutional mechanism and capacity building for the Jharkhand Health sector is identified as key missions for this sector.
Industrial sectoral plan is primarily focused on the GHG emission inventory, Infrastructure planning and development, introduction of the renewable energy options, integrating and promotion of industrial energy efficiency in the sector.
Mining is a key activity for the state, thereby, the sectoral plan focusses on promoting sustainable and resource efficient mining practices that will help state to create better framework for its fight against climate change. Activities such as GHG emissions inventory, green growth planning, sustainable infrastructure planning and development, efficient usage of water and other natural resources, and promotion of sustainable mining practices to reduce pollution and water contamination are identified in the State Action Plan on Climate Change.
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15. Highlights of the Jharkhand State Action Plan on Climate Change (2)
Urban & Transport sectoral plan identifies urban water use management, rainwater management, introduction of sustainable transport practices to reduce carbon footprint, solid waste management, promotion of sustainable urban habitats and waste water management.
Water sectoral plan strategically focusses on creation of Water Resource Regulatory authority and development of policy for drought management. Also, other key focused areas under JAPCC are groundwater management to avoid over exploitation, water management in mining areas, water use efficiency in the industrial sector, improving water use efficiency in rural/urban areas, payment for the ecosystem services option as conservation pool.
Energy sector is the most important sectors for any climate change mitigation strategy, Jharkhand has elaborated key strategies and focus areas for the sector in their action plan. JAPCC has identified key nine strategies with proposed activities to achieve the objectives. Focussing on RE and EE as key strategies for combating climate change in the state, JAPCC has proposed the following RE and EE measures across sectors in the plan. (Table to be inserted here)
Jharkhand Action Plan on Climate Change - The full report can be accessed on and
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16. Jharkhand State Climate Change Cell
The Government of Jharkhand has designated the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change to work on Climate Change issues.
UNDP under its partnership with the Jharkhand Government has formed a State Climate Change Cell in 2014 under project “Strengthening of Climate Sensitive Planning and Implementation” for providing advisory services to the state government on climate change adaptation issues in Jharkhand. Realizing the fact that climate change is affecting the state the Government of Jharkhand assigns high priority to the issues of Climate Change and is developing clear action strategies to deal with impacts of climate change and building inter - sectoral coordination and integration of climate Change concerns in the policy and programs of line departments.
The major functions of Jharkhand State Climate Change Cell are:
Develop Knowledge Products on climate change for use by multiple stakeholders including simplified issue briefs listing of mitigation and adaptation options.
The climate change cell will provide enhanced outreach on Climate Change issues and will develop network with organizations working on issues related to climate change in the region.
The cell will support capacity development of Government officers for mainstreaming Climate Change Concerns.
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