th November, 2010

55a8796dc2bb09d289b4b02538bef0c711235f59 · 2003 · State unknown

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Dated: 30 th November, 2010 NOTIFICATION No.: JERC-14/2010:- In exercise of powers conferred under sections 61, 66, 86 (1) (e) and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and all powers enabling it in this behalf, Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (for state of Goa & Union Territories) hereby makes the following regulations for the development of power generation from renewable energy sources and for procurement of energy from renewable sources by distribution licensee. 1. Short title, commencement and extent of application (i) These regulations may be called the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for state of Goa & Union Territories (Procurement of Renewable energy) Regulations, 2010. (ii) These regulations shall come into force from the date of their publication in the official gazette. (iii) These regulations shall apply to the whole of the state of Goa and the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Laksha Dweep and Puducherry. 2. Definitions In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) "Act" means the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003); (b) "Commission" means the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the state of Goa and Union Territories constituted by the Central Government under subsection (5) of section 83 of the Act; (c) "Eligible Entity" means a generating plant generating electricity from renewable sources and which has obtained necessary accreditation from the Central/State Agency. (d) "Forbearance price'' means the ceiling price as determined by the Central Commission in accordance with CERC (Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) regulations, 2010 with in which only the certificates can be d

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1 · Short title, commencement and extent of application

2 · Definitions

1 · Quantum of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)

2 · Certificates under the Regulations of the Central Commission

2 · 1 Subject to the terms and conditions contained in these regulations the Certificates issued under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010 shall be the valid instruments for the discharge of the mandatory obligations set out in these regulations for the obligated entities to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources.

2 · 2 Subject to such direction as the Commission may give from time to time, the obligated entity shall act consistent with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010 notified by the Central Commission in regard to the procurement of the certificates for fulfillment of the Renewable Purchase Obligation under these regulations.

2 · 3 The Certificates purchased by the obligated entities from the power exchange in accordance with sub -clause (2.1) above shall be deposited by the obligated entities to the appropriate agency in accordance with the detailed procedure to be issued by the Central Commission/ Central Agency .

3 · State Agency

3 · 1 The Commission shall designate an agency as State Agency for accreditation and recommending the renewable energy projects for registration and to undertake functions under these regulations.

3 · 2 The State Agency shall function in accordance with the directions issued by the Commission and shall act in consistent with the procedures/rules laid by Central Agency for discharge of its functions under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010.

3 · 3 The State Agency shall submit quarterly status to the Commission in respect of compliance of renewable purchase obligation by the obligated entities in the format as stipulated by the Commission and may suggest appropriate action to the Commission if required for compliance of the renewable purchase obligation.

3 · 4 The Commission may from time to time fix the remuneration and charges payable to the State Agency for discharge of its functions under these regulations to be recovered from the accredited entities and obligated entities.

3 · 5 If the Commission is satisfied that the State Agency is not able to discharge its functions satisfactorily, it may by general or special order, and by recording reasons in writing, designate any other agency to function as State Agency as it considers appropriate.

4 · . Consequences of default

5 · Power to remove difficulties

6 · Power to amend

7 · Review of regulations