Summary: —- ### 1. Key Proposed Amendment: Removal of Voltage Barrier The draft amendment deletes the voltage-related condition from the definitions of “Entity” and “Green Energy Open Access Consumer” as well as from Regulation 8(a) of the principal 2024 regulations . | **Current Rule (2024 Regulations)** | **Proposed Amendment (2026)** | | :— | :— […]
Godrej Enterprises Group Wins 98 MWp Open-Access Solar Project in Haryana – EQ
In Short : Godrej Enterprises Group has secured a 98 MWp open-access solar project in Haryana, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio. The project will supply clean electricity to commercial and industrial consumers through open-access mechanisms. It is expected to reduce power costs, support decarbonization goals, and expand solar adoption while contributing to sustainable energy growth […]
Draft GERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary: — ### Key Amendments #### 1. Amendment to Regulation 1(4) – Banking Charge Validity Period The existing Regulation 1(4) is substituted to specify the validity period of banking charges: > **”The Banking Charge specified in Regulation 17.6 shall be effective from the date of notification of these Regulations up to 30th June 2026 or […]
DERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary: **Objective:** The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission amends the “Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2005” to introduce changes regarding the applicability and phasing out of **Additional Surcharge** for Open Access and General Network Access (GNA) consumers in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. — ### Key Regulatory & Business […]
Draft GERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary: —- #### 1. Core Objective of the Amendment – **What it is:** The amendment modifies Regulation 17.6 (viii) of the principal GEOA Regulations, 2024, which deals with “Banking facility and Charges.” – **The Change:** It introduces a specific, fixed **banking charge of ₹1.50 per unit**. – **Business Implication:** Banking allows a generator (like a […]
Himachal Pradesh Introduces New Regulatory Procedures to Simplify Green Energy Open Access – EQ
In Short : Himachal Pradesh has introduced new regulatory procedures to simplify green energy open access and encourage greater adoption of renewable power. The initiative aims to streamline approvals, reduce procedural complexity, and make it easier for consumers to procure green electricity directly from renewable energy producers. The move is expected to support clean energy […]
IITR issue Tender for Power Procurement through a Captive Group Captive Solar Plant under Open Access for IIT Roorkee – EQ
Summary: — #### 1. Project Overview & Key Commercial Terms – **Objective:** Procurement of 10 MW of solar power via a Captive/Group Captive model under Open Access. – **Tender ID:** IWD/DI/OA/Power Supply/310, Dated: January 29, 2026. – **Bid Submission Deadline:** February 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. – **Project Duration:** 25 Years, with a lock-in period […]
TGERC (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) First Amendment Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary: —- **1. Official Details of the Amendment:** – **Regulation Name:** Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) First Amendment Regulation, 2026. – **Regulation No.:** 2 of 2026. – **Date of Notification:** 24th January 2026. – **Effective From:** The date of its publication in the Telangana Gazette. **2. Purpose of the Amendment:** […]
Inviting comments/suggestions/objections on Draft DERC (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations – EQ
Summary: —- ## **1. Overview** This document is a **public notice/circular** issued by the **Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC)**. It announces the **proposal to amend** the existing **Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2005** (referred to as the “Principal Regulations”). The amendment is titled **”Draft Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms […]
Inviting comments/suggestions/objections on Draft DERC (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025 – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. ISSUING AUTHORITY & LEGAL BASIS** – **Authority:** Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) – **Legal Power:** – **Sections 39, 40, 42, and 181** of the **Electricity Act, 2003** – **Regulation Amended:** **Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2005** (referred to as “Principal Regulations”) — ### **2. TITLE […]