The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued new regulations that will be followed from November 10, 2025 for deciding tariffs for renewable energy projects in the state. These rules support India’s wider plan to promote clean and environment-friendly sources of energy. The new guidelines are based on the Electricity Act of 2003, which encourages the development of renewable power across the country.
The state commission has also adopted the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations of 2024 as an important reference. These central regulations deal with tariff determination for many renewable technologies, including biogas-based plants and municipal waste-to-energy projects. By aligning its rules with national standards, the commission wants to create a clear and uniform system that will help developers understand how tariffs will be set and what data they must provide.
The new regulations also include relevant points from the Ministry of Power’s Electricity (Green Energy Open Access) Rules of 2022 and the amendments made later. These rules are meant to make it easier for industries, commercial users, and other consumers to access renewable energy directly. With these additions, the state wants to ensure that green energy can be used more freely and that project developers follow a consistent process for tariff filing and reporting.
A major part of the new regulatory framework is the strict reporting requirement for all renewable energy project operators. The commission has introduced a detailed system in which companies must submit specific forms every month. One of the important forms is the Monthly Fuel Usage Statement, listed as Form 3.2. This form asks project operators to give complete information on the type and quantity of fuel used in their plants. Many renewable energy projects use different kinds of biomass, and the form divides these into Fuel-1, Fuel-2, Fuel-3, and Fuel-4. The plants must also report if they use any fossil fuel, such as coal. The consumption is measured in tonnes, and the developers must state how much fuel they had at the beginning of the month and how much they received during the month.
The requirement to share such detailed data ensures that the commission can verify whether a plant is using fuel in a proper manner and whether it is meeting the standards for renewable energy generation. These rules also help in checking the amount of fossil fuel used in the plants. The operators must calculate the percentage of fossil fuel in their total fuel mix. This is important because one of the objectives of the regulations is to ensure that renewable power projects remain environmentally friendly and do not depend heavily on fossil fuels.
Another important requirement is reporting monthly energy generation. Each project must report how much electricity it generated in the current month in kilowatt-hours. It must also give the cumulative generation from the start of the financial year. This allows the commission to track the performance of each project and evaluate whether the expected generation capacity is being met.
By introducing these detailed and data-driven regulations, the Chhattisgarh commission aims to bring clarity, transparency, and accountability into the renewable energy sector. The new rules are expected to encourage more investments, improve project performance, and support the smooth integration of renewable power into the state grid. The focus on accurate reporting and fuel tracking will help maintain strict oversight and ensure that the renewable energy projects operate in line with India’s clean energy goals.
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