Petition of the DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations and Commission (Peer to Peer Energy Transaction) Guidelines – EQ
Summary:
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### **1. PETITION DETAILS**
– **Petitioner:** BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.
– **Legal Basis:** Filed under **Sections 86(1)(c), 86(1)(e), and 86(1)(k)** of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with:
– **Regulation 14** of the DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014.
– **DERC (Peer-to-Peer Energy Transaction) Guidelines 2024.**
– **Nature:** Petition concerning a **pilot project** related to net metering and/or peer-to-peer energy transactions.
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### **2. HEARING & COMMISSION’S ORDER**
1. **Petition Admitted:** The Commission has **admitted the petition** for the pilot project.
2. **Jurisdictional Issue:** The Commission raised a question regarding its **jurisdiction over interstate transactions** (referenced in **Prayer C** of the petition).
3. **Additional Submissions:** The Petitioner’s Senior Counsel requested time to make additional submissions. The Commission directed:
– Petitioner to make **additional submissions by 27.01.2026** on the jurisdictional aspect.
– DERC officers may seek **additional clarifications** from the Petitioner in the meantime.
4. **Next Hearing:** Listed for **27.01.2026**.
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### **3. KEY IMPLICATIONS**
– The **pilot project petition is admitted**, but its scope—particularly concerning **interstate energy transactions**—remains subject to jurisdictional determination.
– The Commission’s final decision will depend on the **additional legal submissions** to be filed by the Petitioner.
– The case highlights the evolving regulatory landscape for **peer-to-peer energy trading** and **cross-state electricity transactions**.
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