2006年-世界发展银行全球_India_-_Long-term_Energy_Issues___Post-2003_Electricity_Act_Power_Sector_Challenges_and_Options_8页_178kb

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Summary of Document: INDIA: LONG-TERM ENERGY ISSUES I

Core Content

This document outlines the World Bank's analytical and advisory activities (AAA) aimed at supporting the implementation of the Electricity Act 2003 in India. It summarizes the outcomes of two key workshops held in 2005 and 2006, focusing on electricity distribution reform and the potential of open access in the power sector. The objective is to improve the governance, efficiency, and quality of electricity distribution services, while promoting the benefits of retail competition and open access.

Main Objectives

Build consensus on effective approaches to improve electricity distribution services in India.
Raise awareness of the role of open access in promoting efficient use of existing assets and encouraging new investments.
Support the Government of India and interested states in advancing the reforms outlined in the Electricity Act 2003.

Key Topics and Outcomes

Electricity Distribution Reform Workshop (June 3, 2005)

Segregation of Urban and Rural Demand: Urban and rural electricity services require distinct strategies due to different operational and policy contexts. Organizational structures, management systems, and subsidy policies should reflect this distinction.
Managing Expectations: Effective communication is crucial to gain public and stakeholder support. Reforms should be accompanied by visible service improvements to avoid perception of merely raising tariffs.
Transition Finance: A well-managed transition is necessary to ensure long-term success. Transition finance can help reduce the initial burden on consumers and allow for a gradual closure of the cost-revenue gap.
Governance Improvements: Strengthening internal management, ensuring transparent information flows, and empowering customers are essential for better governance. Private sector participation (other than full privatization) can also enhance governance.
Agricultural Supply Segregation: Agricultural demand should be separated from urban and industrial demand due to its complex social and political nature. Utilities should manage this demand carefully to avoid over-exposure.

Open Access Workshop (April 5, 2006)

Balancing First and Second Generation Reforms: Open access is a second generation reform and should be pursued alongside the completion of first generation reforms, such as expanding access and improving efficiency.
Implementation Barriers: Cross-subsidies, non-transparent wheeling costs, lack of understanding of non-discrimination, weak infrastructure, and absence of credible information systems are major barriers to open access.
Need for Advocacy: There is a lack of appreciation for the benefits of open access. Greater advocacy is needed to demonstrate how it can lead to better service and increased investment.
Role of State Champions: Policy makers and stakeholders who benefit from open access should act as champions to drive its adoption. Incentives, such as bonuses, may be necessary to encourage incumbent utilities to support open access.

Next Steps and Proposed Actions

Electricity Distribution Reform

State-Level Engagement: The Bank should engage with states to implement distribution reforms, focusing on key areas such as urban-rural segregation, KPIs, governance, and customer service.
AAA Work: Detailed analytical and advisory work is required with specific states to identify and address reform challenges.
Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: Work with agriculture and irrigation departments to develop holistic strategies for addressing agricultural power needs.
Outsourcing and Franchisee Models: Explore the potential of outsourcing non-core functions and implementing franchisee models in rural areas.

Open Access

Refining Financial Impact Analysis: State Electricity Regulatory Commissions should refine methodologies for analyzing the financial impact of cross-subsidy surcharges on distribution utilities and consumers.
Incentive Schemes: Develop suitable incentive schemes and safeguards to encourage distribution companies to promote open access.
Feasibility of Merchant Power Plants: Evaluate the feasibility of setting up small capacity merchant power plants to support open access.
Strategic Communication: Design communication strategies to ensure that the benefits of open access are clearly communicated to stakeholders, and that non-eligible consumers are not negatively impacted.
Collaboration with Consumer Groups: Work with organized consumer groups and industrial bodies to enhance demand responsiveness and support the implementation of open access.

Key Information

The Electricity Act 2003 aims to improve the efficiency and quality of electricity distribution services in India.
Mixed success in distribution privatization has led to a focus on alternative institutional reforms, such as corporatization, market segmentation, and public-private partnerships.
Open access is seen as a tool to promote private investment in generation capacity, especially through improved price signals and access to creditworthy customers.
The Bank's role includes providing analytical support, facilitating workshops, and promoting the adoption of reform measures through strategic communication and stakeholder engagement.

Annex 1: Potential Way Forward to Implement Distribution Level Reforms

Area of Engagement	Key Issues	Way Forward I	Way Forward II	Way Forward III	Way Forward IV
1. Segregation of Urban and Rural (with or without Organizational segregation)	- Performance parameters - Skill requirements - Organization structures - Ring fence supply to agriculture	Build explicit consensus on separation of Urban/Rural services	Required interaction with target stakeholders - MoP and Agri-intensive states (Haryana, AP, Rajasthan)	Detailed AAA work required with specific states that show deeper interest
2. KPIs and Best Practices	- Quality of Data - Standardized KPIs - Performance Benchmarking	-	-	-	Engage with MoP, FOIR, Planning Commission
3. People, Processes and Technology	- Identifying critical skill gaps - Incentivizing Performance - Organizational Structure - Improvement of Key Processes - Use of Technology	Define specific focus areas within this broad theme	Engage with states such as Rajasthan, Haryana, MP, UP, Maharashtra to identify areas of interest	Detailed AAA with specific states to pave way for investment opportunities
4. Improving Customer Service	- Compliance with Standards of Performance on customer service - Identification of Best Practices	-	-	-	Detailed work with interested states (such as AP, Maharashtra, Haryana) wherein implementation would require complex institutional changes
5. Communication Strategy for Reforms	- Engaging consumers in policy formulation - Upfront commitment with consumers on reform trajectory - Role of Consumer advocates under SERCs	Preliminary engagement with states to explain the need for consumer buy-in	Detailed work with reforming states for designing effective communication strategy
6. Measurement and Control of Agricultural Supply	- DTR Metering - Segregation of feeders vs Single Phasing - Supply Standards - Scheduling of agricultural supply	-	-	-	AAA work on implementation of such measures and the outcomes achieved
7. Viewing Agriculture Holistically	- Need for discussion across irrigation and agriculture departments - Linkages between Power, Agriculture, Irrigation etc. - Targeting subsidies - Incentives for DSM, Energy Efficiency	Internal discussion required particularly with other groups such as Agriculture and PREM	Cross-sectoral AAA work to develop better understanding of way forward for holistic treatment of Agri issues including power	Required interaction with target stakeholders – Agri-intensive states like AP, Rajasthan and Haryana
8. PSP in Urban Areas, replicating the Delhi experience	- Selection of cities - Privatization - Management Contract - Expanding pool of potential investors, including CPSUs - Transition Finance	Internal discussion to build consensus on Urban-Rural segregation	Engage with interested states and MoP	Transition Finance issues – Structure, Transparency and Oversight mechanisms	Detailed AAA work with MoP, CPSUs, interested states on specific cities
9. Outsourcing	- Metering Billing Collection related services - Third Party Energy Audit - Customer Services - Critical Internal Processes	-	-	-	Engage with interested states with or without any further AAA work
10. Franchisee Model in Rural Areas	- Formulation of Guidelines for Franchisees - Creating capacity for Master Franchisees	Review PwC report on Contract Documents / Guidelines for Franchisees	-	-	-