Policy Brief
Resolving the Crisis in Power Distribution in India
05 Aug 2021
| Mr Ajay Shankar
| Ms TCA Avni
The discussion paper on 'Resolving the Crisis in Power Distribution in India' explores possible ways to address the challenges faced by the distribution sector.
Discussion paper on Retail competition in power distribution
18 Mar 2021
| Mr Ajay Shankar
| Ms TCA Avni
The discussion paper analyses the implications of the separation of 'carriage' (the wires business) and 'content' (the supply business) in retail electricity distribution in India
Impact of Environmental Regulation on Utility Business
17 Sep 2020
| Mr A K Saxena
This paper examines the impact of the electric utilities sector on the environment, including global climate change and more local or regional environmental issues such as air pollution.
Emissions control in thermal power stations: Issues, challenges, and the way forward
21 Feb 2020
| Mr Raghav Pachouri
| Mr A K Saxena
As per TERI's analysis, of the total environmental pollution in 2016, the power sector reportedly accounted for 51% of sulphur dioxide (SO2), 43% of carbon dioxide (CO2), 20% of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and 7% of PM2.5 emissions.