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.
January 03, 2025. By EI News Network
The proposed amendments aim to improve the accessibility and efficiency of green energy procurement for consumers in Karnataka, focusing on the use of renewable energy through the State’s Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) and distribution networks. The draft amendment has been made available for public feedback under Section 181(3) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
A key change in the regulations is the expansion of the definition of 'consumer' to include individuals or entities with multiple connections that aggregate to 100 kW or more within the same electricity division, broadening the scope of eligible participants. Additionally, the amendment introduces modifications to the processing time for applications, now incorporating short-term Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) requests alongside long-term and medium-term applications. These changes are intended to streamline the application process and provide more flexibility for consumers seeking access to renewable energy.
The draft also revises the calculation of transmission charges for Green Energy Open Access, linking these charges to the Total Transmission System Charges (TTSC) divided by either the Peak Load Served (PLS) or the energy transmitted by the licensee, depending on the type of access. The proposed changes also introduce new fees for services like Load Dispatch Centre charges and system operation charges. Furthermore, a revised formula for the cross-subsidy surcharge has been included, taking into account additional costs such as power purchase cost, transmission losses, and regulatory assets, offering a more detailed and transparent approach to surcharge calculation.
In terms of energy banking, the amendment specifies that any unutilised banked energy at the end of the month will not be carried forward but will be converted into Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). It also introduces time-of-day differentiated energy banking. The draft amendment requires that consumers have Time-of-Day (ToD) meters capable of 15-minute interval measurements, though this requirement is waived for low-tension (LT) consumers seeking GEOA, who will only need ToD-enabled meters.
The amendment also introduces new forms for stakeholders to report additional surcharges and monthly surplus or stranded capacity. These revisions are aimed at simplifying green energy access and promoting the growth of renewable energy in the State.
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