Chandigarh, May 29 -- The state power regulator has rejected a proposal by the Haryana Power Utilities to procure 340-megawatt (MW) of electricity from seven hydroelectric projects for a period of 40 years, citing uncertainty over tariffs, possible scheduling delays, and cost overruns impacting consumers with higher power costs.

The Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), a joint forum of Uttar and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigams which procures power on the behalf of state's two power distribution companies petitioned the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) seeking source approval and approval of the power purchase agreement to procure 340 MW hydro power from Dibang multipurpose project (167 MW), Teesta-VI (30 MW), Rangit ...