The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has notified draft JSERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open-access) Regulations, 2024.
As per the regulation, individuals identified as green energy open-access consumers (GEOA) are eligible to participate if their contract demand or sanctioned load is 100 kW and above. This includes both single connections and multiple connections aggregating 100 kW or more within the same electricity division of a distribution licensee. Captive consumers, exempt from load limits, are also covered under these regulations. GEOA consumers receive their electricity supply from renewable energy sources, whether from a licensee, the government, or any other entity involved in supplying electricity to the public. The tariff for green energy is determined by the commission, which comprises the average pooled power purchase cost of renewable energy, cross-subsidy surcharges, and service charges covering the distribution licensee’s prudent cost. Consumers have the option to voluntarily procure more renewable energy than their obligation, with steps ranging from 25 per cent to 100 per cent.