TGERC (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) First Amendment Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary:
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**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:**
– To align with clarifications from the **National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC)** regarding issuance of **Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)**.
– To implement provisions under **Clause 7.2(e)** of the **CERC Procedure for Implementation of REC Mechanism 2024** (dated 07.03.2024).
– To enable **REC issuance to Renewable Energy Generators** for unutilised/banked surplus energy injected into the grid.
**3. Key Amendments to the Principal Regulation (No. 1 of 2024):**
– **Clause 14.11 – Energy Injected Before Wheeling Agreement:**
– Energy injected into the licensee’s network **between the grant of Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) and the submission of a wheeling agreement** will **not be paid for**.
– Such energy will be treated as **inadvertent power**.
– **Clause 33.5 – Issuance of RECs:**
– **Renewable Energy Generating Stations** will now be **entitled to RECs** for the **unutilised banked quantum of energy**.
– Previously, this entitlement was limited to the GEOA consumer; now it extends to the **generator**.
**4. Business Implications:**
– **For Renewable Energy Generators:**
– Can now monetise **surplus/unutilised banked energy** through RECs, improving project economics.
– Provides an additional revenue stream and enhances the viability of green energy projects.
– **For Open Access Consumers:**
– No change in REC entitlement for consumers—they remain eligible as before.
– Clarifies treatment of energy injected before formal wheeling agreements.
– **For Distribution Licensees (DISCOMs):**
– Clear guidelines on handling **inadvertent injection** during the pre-wheeling phase.
– No payment obligation for such energy.
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