Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: NIE
Context: The Karnataka High Court recently struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022, stating that the Centre exceeded its legislative authority under the Electricity Act, 2003.
More about judgement:
• The Karnataka HC ruled that regulating open access is the exclusive domain of the State Electricity Commissions as per Sections 42(2) and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
• The court stated that without amending the Electricity Act, the Centre cannot frame rules overriding state commissions’ powers, even if to meet international climate commitments.
About Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022:
• Launched by: Ministry of Power, Government of India, in 2022.
• Ministry of Power, Government of India, in 2022.
• Key Features: Objective: Promote renewable energy generation and reduce emissions, including energy from waste-to-energy plants. Consumer Access: Open access limit reduced from 1 MW to 100 kW, allowing small consumers to participate. Approval Process: Streamlined with a national portal and a 15-day timeline for approval; deemed approval if delayed. Charges: Defined charges include transmission, wheeling, cross-subsidy, and others to bring clarity. Green Power Demand: Consumers can demand green power from Discoms, which are obligated to provide it. Incentives: Caps on cross-subsidy surcharges and removal of additional surcharges encourage green energy adoption. RPO Uniformity: Uniform Renewable Purchase Obligations for all entities; green hydrogen and ammonia are included. Green Certificates: Consumers using green power are eligible for green certificates.
• Objective: Promote renewable energy generation and reduce emissions, including energy from waste-to-energy plants.
• Consumer Access: Open access limit reduced from 1 MW to 100 kW, allowing small consumers to participate.
• Approval Process: Streamlined with a national portal and a 15-day timeline for approval; deemed approval if delayed.
• Charges: Defined charges include transmission, wheeling, cross-subsidy, and others to bring clarity.
• Green Power Demand: Consumers can demand green power from Discoms, which are obligated to provide it.
• Incentives: Caps on cross-subsidy surcharges and removal of additional surcharges encourage green energy adoption.
• RPO Uniformity: Uniform Renewable Purchase Obligations for all entities; green hydrogen and ammonia are included.
• Green Certificates: Consumers using green power are eligible for green certificates.
Insta links:
• Electricity-act-amendment