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KERC Issues New Rules for Captive Status Verification of Power Plants

KERC has introduced new rules for captive status verification of power plants, ensuring compliance with ownership and consumption norms. The rules take effect from FY 2024-25, with enforcement starting in FY 2025-26.

KERC | April 03, 2025 | By EI News Network | 166

Karnataka Drafts New Open Access Regulations After High Court Order on Green Energy

KERC introduces the KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2025, replacing the earlier GEOA rules, in response to the Karnataka High Court’s ruling, ensuring transparent access for green energy consumers with public consultation by February 25, 2025.

KERC | January 23, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1092

Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Central Government's GEOA Rules, Upholds State Commission's Authority

The Karnataka High Court struck down the Central Government's 2022 Green Energy Open Access Rules, affirming that only State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) have the authority to regulate green energy access. It directed KERC to independently frame new regulations.

KERC | January 09, 2025 | By EI News Network | 969

KERC Unveils Draft Ancillary Services Regulations to Enhance Grid Stability

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has unveiled the Draft Ancillary Services Regulations, 2024, focusing on Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) to enhance grid stability, procurement processes, compensation structures, and performance evaluation.

KERC | January 07, 2025 | By EI News Network | 646

KERC Proposes Amendments to Green Energy Open Access Regulations

KERC's draft amendments to Green Energy Open Access regulations aim to streamline processes, revise surcharge formulas, expand consumer definitions, and enhance energy banking, supporting Karnataka's renewable energy transition. Stakeholders invited for feedback by January 16, 2025.

KERC | January 03, 2025 | By EI News Network | 734

KERC Approves Enhancement of Sanctioned Load Up to 10 kW for SRTPV Consumers

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission streamlines rooftop solar installation process, allowing enhanced sanctioned load and 10 percent capacity tolerance, promoting greater participation in the PM Surya Ghar Scheme.

KERC | December 06, 2024 | By EI News Network | 740

KERC Issues Clarification on Transmission Charges for Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Plants

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has clarified transmission charges for co-located wind-solar hybrid power plants. Charges for existing projects will be limited to the contracted capacity, while for new projects, charges will apply to the higher of the wind or solar installed capacity.

KERC | November 26, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 852

KERC Introduces Draft Regulations for Rooftop Aero Turbine Installations

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced draft regulations for Rooftop Aero Turbine plants with or without solar integration, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting renewable energy adoption through flexible tariffs and financing options.

KERC | October 15, 2024 | By EI News Network | 703

KERC Issues New Order on Net Metering for Solar Rooftop PV Systems

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has clarified net metering rules for solar rooftop systems, mandating ESCOMs to formalise transitions to gross metering through Supplemental Power Purchase Agreements.

KERC | September 13, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1038

KERC Issues Guidelines for Integrating Smart Modules in Existing Meters

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has recently issued guidelines for distribution licensees to successfully implement smart modules in existing digital/static meters.

KERC | September 03, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1086