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High Court of Karnataka has struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022, which were framed for promoting generation, purchase, and consumption of green energy.
Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022
The Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 were notified by the Ministry of Power (MoP) on June 6, 2022. The rules aim to promote the use of green energy, including energy from waste-to-energy plants, and to reduce emissions. The rules are intended to:
- Aim
- The rules are intended to help India achieve its goal of reducing emissions by 45% by 2030.
- To reach the goal of net-zero emission by 2070
- Make green energy affordable
- The rules are set to ensure that green energy is affordable, reliable, and sustainable for all.
- Enable open access
- The rules allow consumers with a connected load of 100 kW to access renewable energy through open access.
- Green Open Access Registry
- The Green Open Access Registry is a platform for managing open access transactions.
- Provide automated workflows
- The Green Open Access Registry provides automated workflows to speed up transactions.
