Power Minister directs industry to set targets under Green Open Access Rules 2022
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Union New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh has directed the industry to set targets under Green Open Access Rules 2022 and take advantage of the provisions of Green Energy Open Access Rules to get green power at reasonable rates.
Singh said the Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022 are a major step towards India cutting emissions by 45 per cent in line with NDC (nationally determined contribution) target for 2030. He also asked the industry stakeholders to inform the government of such cases where the Green Energy Open Access Rules are not being followed so that the government can take up the issue with the concerned agencies and if required, take penal actions. He assured Industry of all help in adoption of Green Energy Open Access Rules.
In June 2023, the government notified the Green Open Access Rules 2022 to further accelerate India’s renewable energy programmes. These rules were notified for promoting generation, purchase and consumption of green energy including through waste-to-energy plants.It also enables a simplified procedure for the open access to green power.
