India’s electricity future: change is inevitable - how much, how fast?

Journal article

In India as in many other nations, electricity regulation and policies have often stemmed from a view that it was a vital public good, and perhaps a natural monopoly; government control was therefore not only important, but helpful. Even as commercial viability gained importance, most regulation was based on costs-plus (rate of return), instead of unfettered market systems.

Implicit, if not explicit, in Indian policies have been steps towards universal access and pricing that makes electricity affordable for the poor. Other social contract aspects, such as environmental concerns, have also been important, especially for mining (coal) and, more recently, carbon.

Authors: Tongia, R

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
• Journal: Oxford Energy Forum
• Issue: 99
• Pages: 31-34
• Publication date: 2015-03-09
• ISSN: 0959-7727
• Language: English
• Keywords: OIES