The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on March 11, 2026, issued draft regulations titled Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms & Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026. These regulations are proposed under the powers conferred by Sections 39, 40, 42, 61 and 86 read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to amend the existing 2024 Green Energy Open Access framework applicable across the State of Gujarat.
The draft amendment primarily revises provisions relating to banking charges for green energy. It proposes that the banking charge specified under Regulation 17.6 will remain effective from the date of notification until June 30, 2026, or until a revised charge is notified earlier by the Commission. This ensures a defined interim period for applicability of current charges while allowing flexibility for future revisions through separate notifications.
Further, the amendment specifies that the banking charge shall be ₹1.50 per unit during this interim period. After the expiry of this period or issuance of a new notification, the applicable banking charges will be determined as per subsequent regulations notified by the Commission. The draft regulations will come into force upon publication in the Official Gazette.
[Notification No. GERC/Tech/GEOA/2026/……]
