In-depth analysis on CERC orders, state SERC updates, Open Access changes, captive power structuring, and market trends — written by practitioners for C&I consumers across India.
CERC
Grid-India has issued Revision 2 of the T-GNA procedure through NOAR on 24 June 2026. The full process — registration, standing clearance, application, charges — decoded for C&I consumers and IPPs.
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State RegulationKarnataka
On 4 June 2026 KERC published draft regulations that replace transaction-based open access with a capacity-based GNA model. What Karnataka C&I consumers should do before October 2026.
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CERC
CERC's phased rollout of market coupling, starting with DAM, is reshaping how electricity prices are discovered across IEX, PXIL and HPX. The April 2026 draft makes Grid-India the sole MCO.
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Captive Power
Sweeping changes to captive verification, equity norms and group captive qualification. What every C&I captive consumer must know about the new rules.
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CERC
Revised DSM norms tighten deviation settlement for wind and solar sellers from April 2026. Here's what changes and how to protect your margins.
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CERC
The First Amendment introduces technology-based multipliers (up to 4× for offshore wind, 3× for BESS-RE), a VPPA framework under Regulation 14A, and expanded eligibility for self-consumption RE.
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State RegulationPunjab
Punjab streamlines green open access and strengthens banking provisions, aligning with Haryana and Rajasthan. What Punjab industries should do now.
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State RegulationMaharashtra
Maharashtra targets 65% RE share by 2035–36. From April 2026, OA and captive projects above 100 kW must have 50% storage with 2-hour duration.
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CERC
CERC's December 2025 VPPA Guidelines establish a formal framework for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements — NTSD OTC contracts with a minimum 1-year duration. A credible third route for corporate renewable procurement.
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Captive Power
The 26% equity / 51% consumption rule decoded. Annual verification pitfalls, SPV structuring, CSS & Additional Surcharge exemptions explained.
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CERC
Full ISTS waiver until June 2025, tapering to zero after June 2028. What C&I open access buyers and developers must plan for now.
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National Policy
RPO is replaced by the unified RCO. Three compliance pathways — direct consumption, REC purchase, or buyout payment. What each means for your strategy.
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State RegulationRajasthan
100 kW+ consumers apply via central portal; RVPN as SNA for LTOA/MTOA. New RE projects above 5 MW must install BESS. Banking allowed with 8% deduction.
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State RegulationHaryana
Consumers can aggregate multiple connections in the same division to meet the 100 kW threshold. DSM charges for long-term OA solar & wind capped at standby rates.
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