Ludhiana, March 31 -- More than 3 years after Punjab introduced the Green Power Tariff, consumer response in Ludhiana has remained limited, despite the city's strong industrial base and growing sustainability push. The recent operationalisation of the formal online application process by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has once again brought attention to low uptake, even as domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers can now formally apply for renewable energy through the existing grid system.

The Green Power Tariff was first enabled under Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission regulations notified in December 2022, allowing consumers to voluntarily procure a specified quantum of renewable energy by paying an ad...