Section 12 in Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulations, 2014
12. Approval of DSM programme Document.
- 12.1 Prior to implementing any DSM programme, Distribution Licensee must obtain approval of the Commission.12.2Each Programme Document shall include the following:(i)Description of the programme;(ii)Objective 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 Commission;(vi)Mechanism for recovery of cost and performance incentives;(vii)Marketing, delivery strategy and Implementation schedule;(viii)Implementation mechanism e.g. Energy Service Companies, DSM Bidding, DSM Resource Acquisition, etc;(ix)Monitoring and evaluation plan; and(x)Plan for Training/ Seminars/ Workshops to increase consumer awareness.12.3The 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 such activities.
