The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has released a draft notification proposing the first amendment to its Grid Interactive Renewable Energy Systems Related Matters Regulations [Revision-II] of 2024. Issued on May 15, 2026, the draft amendment is aimed at simplifying renewable energy adoption in the state while supporting the growing implementation of rooftop solar and other distributed renewable energy systems. The proposed rules will become effective after their publication in the Madhya Pradesh Gazette.
One of the most significant features of the amendment is its alignment with the central government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched on February 29, 2024. The commission has proposed several consumer-friendly measures to encourage wider participation under the scheme, especially among residential prosumers who both generate and consume electricity through rooftop solar systems.
Under the draft amendment, applicants seeking net metering connections under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana will be fully exempted from paying processing charges. In addition, electricity distribution companies will not be allowed to collect any fees for meter testing for such connections. These provisions are expected to reduce the financial burden on consumers and make rooftop solar adoption more accessible.
The commission has also proposed steps to simplify the overall application and approval process. Instead of requiring consumers to execute a separate physical connection agreement, the amendment proposes integrating the agreement directly into the application form itself. This will allow applicants to complete the legal formalities online at the time of submission, reducing paperwork and speeding up approvals.
Apart from consumer-related relief measures, the draft amendment introduces certain technical and regulatory clarifications. It revises references within Regulation 8A by replacing earlier clause references with a simplified structure. Similarly, Regulation 8D has been updated to replace the term “group net metering agreement” with “virtual net metering agreement” to provide clearer legal terminology for different metering arrangements.
The amendment also proposes changes to Regulation 9 related to Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) compliance for distribution licensees. According to the draft, electricity generated by prosumers under net metering, group net metering, gross metering, or virtual net metering arrangements will count toward the renewable energy obligations of the power distribution companies.
The draft further specifies that if renewable generation meters are installed and maintained according to the guidelines of the Central Electricity Authority and the energy data is directly recorded by the distribution company, the full amount of generated renewable energy will be considered for RPO compliance. In cases where exact energy generation data cannot be measured, the generated units will be calculated using formulas defined under the MPERC Cogeneration and Generation of Electricity from Renewable Sources of Energy Regulations, 2021.
The draft notification was issued under the authority of the commission and signed by Secretary Dr. Umakanta Panda. The proposed amendment reflects MPERC’s effort to digitize renewable energy administration, remove procedural barriers for consumers, and support utilities in achieving renewable energy targets across the state.
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