Q. With reference to Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rule 2022, consider the following statements::
1.These rules are notified for promoting generation, purchase and consumption of green energy including the energy from Waste-to-Energy plants.
2.According to these rules, tariff for supply of renewable power by discoms are to be fixed with the tariff for supply for non-renewables power.
3.Under the rules, consumers are entitled to demand supply of Green Power from Discoms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rule 2022 is notified for promoting generation, purchase and consumption of green energy including the energy from Waste-to-Energy plants. Under the rules, consumers are entitled to demand supply of Green Power from Discoms.

Statement 2 is incorrect. According to these rules, tariff for supply of renewable power by discoms are to be set separately.

Source: The Times of India