Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations, 2021
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has issued a public notice inviting objections and suggestions on proposed OERC (procurement of energy from renewable sources and its compliance) regulations, 2021 under Section 181 (3) of the Electricity Act. The following provisions have been given: These Regulations shall be called “Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations, 2021. Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations, 2015 is hereby repealed. These Regulations shall apply to all “Obligated Entities” in the State of Odisha. The Obligated Entities include: Distribution licensee (or any other entity procuring power on their behalf). Any person consuming electricity (i) generated from conventional Captive Generating Plant having capacity of 1 MW and above for his own use and/or (ii) procured from conventional generation through open access and third-party sale. Provided that the condition under sub-clause (b)(i) above shall not be applicable in case of stand-by (or emergency back-up) captive generating facilities. Provided that such renewable sources shall have suitable metering and communication arrangement with Odisha State Load Despatch Centre/Distribution Licensee of the State of Odisha. Provided further that generation from off-grid RE sources set up by Distribution Licensee/ Mini-Grid Operator (MGO), shall be considered as generation from eligible RE sources only if suitable metering and communication arrangement exists and Distribution Licensee/ Mini-Grid Operator (MGO) communicate details of such generation on monthly basis to State Agency. In case of Hybrid Sources, the Renewable Energy Generated shall be treated as Non-solar irrespective of nature of sources or installed capacity of particular source.
