Haryana Amends Green Energy Open Access Regulations
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Haryana Amended Green Energy Open Access Regulations |
| Regulatory Body | Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) |
| Date of Establishment | 17th August 1998 |
| Legal Basis | Haryana Electricity Reform Act, 1997 |
| Key Amendments | - Eligibility for Green Energy Open Access expanded to consumers with a contracted demand of 100 kW or more.- Extended additional surcharge exemption for offshore wind projects until December 2032.- Clarifications on open access for non-independent feeder consumers, accepting system constraints and power cut restrictions. |
| Historical Context | Haryana was the second State in India to initiate the process of Reform & Restructuring of the Power sector. |
| Key Legislation | Haryana Electricity Reform Act, 1997, passed on 22nd July 1997, assented by the President of India on 20th February 1998, came into force on 14th August 1998. |