Inviting comments/suggestions/objections on Draft DERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary:
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**on the Draft Amendment Regulations**
### Submission Deadline
**Latest by 05 May 2026**
### Submission Mode
| Mode | Details |
|——|———|
| **Post** | To the address of DERC (not specified in extract – refer to DERC website/office address) |
| **Email** | jdpse@derc.gov.in (to the attention of Joint Director (PS&E)) |
### Contact Person
**Kushalkumar L Bhosikar**
Joint Director (PS&E), DERC
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## Business Points (Key Takeaways for Stakeholders)
| Business Point | Implication |
|—————|————-|
| **Green Energy Open Access regulations being amended** | Existing DERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations (original version) are undergoing first amendment – important for renewable energy consumers and generators in Delhi |
| **Stakeholder consultation opportunity** | All interested parties (DISCOMs, open access consumers, renewable energy developers, industry bodies, rooftop solar installers, etc.) can submit comments/suggestions/objections |
| **Short comment period** | Notice dated 15.04.2026, deadline 05.05.2026 – approximately **20 days** for stakeholder feedback |
| **Potential changes to green energy open access framework** | Amendments may cover: eligibility, banking, banking charges, cross-subsidy surcharge, additional surcharge, transmission/wheeling charges, renewable purchase obligation (RPO) compliance, net metering/gross metering provisions, etc. (exact content to be reviewed from draft on DERC website) |
| **Email submission encouraged** | Comments can be sent via email to jdpse@derc.gov.in – convenient for remote stakeholders |
| **Regulatory certainty for green energy consumers** | Amendments will impact commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers seeking to procure renewable energy through open access in Delhi |
| **Impact on renewable energy developers** | Changes to open access terms may affect project viability, power sale arrangements, and competitiveness of green power in Delhi |
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