BERC proposes draft regulations for green energy open access
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has released a consultative paper on the draft BERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) Regulations, 2024. The draft policy enables voluntary procurement of green energy in increments of 25 per cent, up to 100 per cent. Tariffs will include pooled renewable energy costs, cross-subsidy surcharges capped at 20 per cent of the average cost of supply, and service charges for distribution licensees. Consumers must maintain consistent…