The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued the draft CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024. Key changes include the introduction of definitions for “Tariff Regulations, 2024” and “Terminal Bay.” Amendments to regulation 12 focus on handling transmission deviations for generating stations with dual connectivity to both inter-state and intra-state transmission systems.

Regulation 13 proposes waivers for transmission charges for hydro pumped storage projects (PSP), energy storage systems (ESS), offshore wind energy projects, and battery ESS, with specific timelines for commercial operation. The draft also includes provisions for green hydrogen plants.

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