The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released a draft of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024 for public feedback. A public notice on this draft amendment regulation was issued on July 31, 2024.
The draft regulations aim to further streamline the process of connecting to the national power grid for various entities. This includes changes in withdrawal of applications for connectivity or General Network Access (GNA) and treatment of bank guarantees, minimum capacity requirements, Grant of Connectivity to Renewable Energy Generating Stations (REGS) seeking to get connected to transmission network of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) or other aspects of grid access.
How to Participate?
The CERC is inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders and interested individuals until September 2, 2024. Feedback can be submitted through:
- Email: secy@cercind.gov.in and shilpa@cercind.gov.in
- SAUDAMINI Portal (for registered users)
Providing feedback on the draft regulations allows stakeholders to influence how the power grid operates and connects various entities. Public input helps ensure that the proposed changes are efficient, transparent, and promote fair access to the electricity grid.
