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**1. Official Details of the Amendment:**
– **Regulation Name:** Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) First Amendment Regulation, 2026.
– **Regulation No.:** 2 of 2026.
– **Date of Notification:** 24th January 2026.
– **Effective From:** The date of its publication in the Telangana Gazette.

**2. Purpose of the Amendment:**
– To align with clarifications from the **National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC)** regarding issuance of **Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)**.
– To implement provisions under **Clause 7.2(e)** of the **CERC Procedure for Implementation of REC Mechanism 2024** (dated 07.03.2024).
– To enable **REC issuance to Renewable Energy Generators** for unutilised/banked surplus energy injected into the grid.

**3. Key Amendments to the Principal Regulation (No. 1 of 2024):**
– **Clause 14.11 – Energy Injected Before Wheeling Agreement:**
– Energy injected into the licensee’s network **between the grant of Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) and the submission of a wheeling agreement** will **not be paid for**.
– Such energy will be treated as **inadvertent power**.

– **Clause 33.5 – Issuance of RECs:**
– **Renewable Energy Generating Stations** will now be **entitled to RECs** for the **unutilised banked quantum of energy**.
– Previously, this entitlement was limited to the GEOA consumer; now it extends to the **generator**.

**4. Business Implications:**
– **For Renewable Energy Generators:**
– Can now monetise **surplus/unutilised banked energy** through RECs, improving project economics.
– Provides an additional revenue stream and enhances the viability of green energy projects.

– **For Open Access Consumers:**
– No change in REC entitlement for consumers—they remain eligible as before.
– Clarifies treatment of energy injected before formal wheeling agreements.

– **For Distribution Licensees (DISCOMs):**
– Clear guidelines on handling **inadvertent injection** during the pre-wheeling phase.
– No payment obligation for such energy.

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## **1. Overview**
This document is a **public notice/circular** issued by the **Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC)**. It announces the **proposal to amend** the existing **Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2005** (referred to as the “Principal Regulations”). The amendment is titled **”Draft Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025″**.

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## **2. Legal Authority**
The amendment is proposed in exercise of powers conferred under:
– **Section 39** of the Electricity Act, 2003
– **Section 40** of the Electricity Act, 2003
– **Section 42** of the Electricity Act, 2003
– **Section 181** of the Electricity Act, 2003

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## **3. Availability of Draft Regulations**
– The **draft amendment regulations** are available on the **DERC website**: **[www.derc.gov.in](http://www.derc.gov.in)**

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## **4. Invitation for Stakeholder Feedback**
– **Stakeholders** (including consumers, generators, distribution companies, traders, etc.) are invited to submit:
– **Suggestions**
– **Comments**
– **Objections**
– **Submission Deadline**: **12 February 2026, by 5:00 PM**
– **Submission Methods**:
1. **By Post**: To the **Secretary, DERC** at the Commission’s address.
2. **By Email**: **[secyderc@nic.in](mailto:secyderc@nic.in)**

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## **5. Issuance Details**
– **Date of Circular**: **23 January 2026**
– **Issued By**: **Joint Director (PS&E)**, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission

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## **6. Key Implications**
– **Regulatory Update**: This amendment aims to revise the open access terms and conditions in Delhi’s electricity sector, potentially impacting **power generators, distribution licensees, consumers, and traders**.
– **Public Consultation**: DERC is following a **transparent, consultative process** by inviting stakeholder feedback before finalizing the regulations.
– **Next Steps**: After the feedback period, DERC will review the inputs and issue the final amended regulations.

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