The Odisha G a z e t t e
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 494 CUTTACK, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025/FALGUNA 6, 1946
No. 2100(cid:151)PT1-ENG-RE&ET-RE-0034/2024-En.
GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
ENERGY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION
The 18th February 2025
SUBJECT—Amendment to Odisha Renewable Energy Policy, 2022
With the objective of fostering a conducive ecosystem for the development of renewable energy projects in the State, the OREP 2022 was notified on the 30th November 2022. During its implementation, some operational difficulties were identified, highlighting the need for refining procedural frameworks, improving co-ordination among stakeholders, and enhancing clarity in policy provisions.
For smooth implementation of the policy, After careful consideration Government have been pleased to amend two clauses of existing OREP-2022.
The following Provisions are hereby amended in Clause No. 10 (5) and 17.2 in Odisha Renewable Energy Policy, 2022 :
Clause No. 10 (5) : Exemptions and Incentives
Twenty-five per cent (25%) exemption of wheeling charges shall be provided to captive/open access consumers on consumption of energy from RE projects commissioned in the State during the Policy period for fifteen (15) years. However, in case the injection and drawl points are connected to two different DISCOMs, fifty per cent (50%) exemption of wheeling charges shall be provided instead of twenty-five per cent (25%). The OERC shall issue necessary orders in this regard.
Clause No. 17.2 : Allotment of projects on first come first serve
Considering the limited assessed wind potential of the State, Nodal Agency may allot 2 from time to time. Windmills shall not be allowed in the ecosensitive areas identified by the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department.
ORDER—Ordered that this Resolution be published in an extraordinary issue of Odisha Gazette
By order of the Governor
VISHAL KUMAR DEV
Principal Secretary to Government