Section 12 in Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulations, 2012
12. Approval of DSM Programme Document.
- 12.1. Prior to implementing any DSM programme, the Distribution Licensee must obtain approval of the Commission.12.2Each Programme Document shall include the following:i. Description of the programme;ii. Objectives and rationale for the programme;iii. Consumer segments and estimated level of participation;iv. Estimate of baseline;v. Assessment of programme in line with Cost Effectiveness Guidelines issued by the Commissionvi. Mechanism for recovery of cost and performance incentives;vii. Marketing, delivery strategy and Implementation schedule;viii. Implementation mechanism e.g. Energy Service Companies, Bidding for DSM Projects, DSM Resource Acquisition, etcix. Monitoring and evaluation plan;x. Plan for Training/Seminars/Workshops to increase consumer awareness12.3The Commission shall approve a DSM program if it is in line with the Objectives set out in Section 3 of the Regulations. The Commission may direct modifications to proposed or on-going programmes to ensure consistency with the DSM Objectives. However, the Commission shall allow Distribution Licensee adequate time to notify consumers of program modification.
