Inviting Suggestions and Objections of the Public and Stakeholders on proposed amendments in PSERC (Terms and Conditions for Intra-state Open Access) (13th Amendment) Regulations, 2026 – EQ

Summary:

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### Availability of Draft Document
The Draft Notification and Explanatory Memorandum are available on the PSERC website:
**pserc.punjab.gov.in**

### Invitation for Stakeholder Input
Stakeholders are invited to submit:
– **Comments**
– **Suggestions**
– **Objections**

**on the proposed 13th Amendment to the Intra-state Open Access Regulations, 2011**

### Submission Mode
| Mode | Details |
|——|———|
| **In person** | At PSERC office, Chandigarh |
| **By post** | To the undersigned (Secretary, PSERC) |
| **By email** | secretarypsercchd@gmail.com |

### Public Hearing Details
| Parameter | Details |
|———–|———|
| **Date** | 22 April 2026 |
| **Time** | 11:30 AM |
| **Venue** | Office of the Commission, Chandigarh |
| **Virtual participation** | Available upon request (send full name, contact number, valid email ID to secretarypsercchd@gmail.com – link will be provided) |

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## Business Points (Key Takeaways for Stakeholders)

| Business Point | Implication |
|—————|————-|
| **13th amendment to intra-state open access regulations** | Significant changes proposed to the existing 2011 framework – likely impacting eligibility, charges, banking, scheduling, and compliance for open access in Punjab |
| **Short comment period** | Notice dated 16.03.2026, deadline 20.04.2026 – approximately **35 days** for stakeholder feedback |
| **Public hearing scheduled** | 22.04.2026 at 11:30 AM – opportunity for oral submissions and clarifications |
| **Virtual hearing option available** | Stakeholders from outside Chandigarh can participate online – must register via email in advance |
| **Impact on commercial & industrial consumers** | Intra-state open access is critical for large C&I consumers in Punjab seeking to procure renewable energy (solar/wind) directly from generators |
| **Impact on renewable energy developers** | Changes to open access terms (wheeling charges, cross-subsidy surcharge, banking, etc.) directly affect project viability and power sale economics in Punjab |
| **Regulatory certainty for open access transactions** | Amendments will clarify or modify existing provisions – important for long-term power procurement planning |
| **Explanatory Memorandum available** | Provides rationale for proposed changes – essential reading for informed comments |

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## Comparison with DERC Public Notice (Previous Document)

| Parameter | PSERC (Punjab) | DERC (Delhi) |
|———–|—————-|—————|
| Subject | Intra-state Open Access (13th Amendment) | Green Energy Open Access (1st Amendment) |
| Deadline | 20.04.2026 | 05.05.2026 |
| Public Hearing | Yes (22.04.2026, 11:30 AM) | Not mentioned in notice |
| Virtual hearing | Yes (on request) | Not mentioned |
| Email for submissions | secretarypsercchd@gmail.com | jdpse@derc.gov.in |

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