Grid Code Regulations
The State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issue the Grid Code regulations. The primary purpose of the regulations is to bring out a single set of technical and commercial rules, encompassing all the users connected to/or using transmission system in the country, provide documentation of the principles and procedures which defines the relationship between the various Users of the transmission system, as well Load Despatch Centres, and to facilitates the operation, maintenance, development, and planning of economic and reliable power Grid at the central and state level.
Centre
The CERC has issued Indian Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 28th April 2010. The primary purpose of these regulations is to bring together a single set of technical and commercial rules, encompassing all the Utilities connected to/or using the inter-State transmission system, define the relationship between the various users of ISTS, as well as the SLDC, RLDC & NLDC, facilitate the operation, maintenance, development and planning of National/Regional Grid, facilitate functioning of power markets and ancillary services, and specify the technical and commercial aspects for integration of RE sources into the Grid.
Indian Electricity Grid Code, 2023
Draft Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2022
Indian Electricity Grid Code, 2010
Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 26th March 2014. The primary purpose of the regulations is to define the relationship between the various Users of the Intra-State transmission system (In-STS), State and Area Load Despatch Centres, optimal operation of the Intra-State grid, coordinated and optimal maintenance planning of generation and transmission facilities, development and planning of economic and reliable intra-State grid and integration of renewable energy sources.
AP Code of Technical Interface - Planning Code
AP Code of Technical Interface - Connection Code
Assam
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 5th September 2018. The primary purpose of these regulations is to bring together a single set of technical and commercial rules, encompassing all the Utilities connected to/or using the intra-State transmission system, define the relationship between the various users of InSTS, as well as the SLDC, concerned RLDC & NLDC, facilitate the operation, maintenance, development and planning of State Grid, specify the technical and commercial aspects for integration of RE sources into the Grid.
Assam Electricity Grid Code, 2018
Gujarat
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Gujarat Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 16th June 2013. The primary purpose of these regulations is to define roles and functionaries for STU and SLDC, provide the technical, design criteria and the procedures to be applied by the STU, provide the technical criteria and standards to be complied with by STU, transmission licensees, the generating companies, distribution licensees, provide the various System Operation Code such as Operation Planning and Security, etc, and provide Implementation and Operation of the Grid Code and procedures for dispute settlement.
Gujarat Electricity Grid Code, 2013
Karnataka
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Karnataka Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 2nd October 2016. The primary purpose of the regulations is to define the relationship between the various Users of the Intra-State transmission system (In-STS), State and Area Load Despatch Centres, optimal operation of the Intra-State grid, coordinated and optimal maintenance planning of generation and transmission facilities, development and planning of economic and reliable intra-State grid and integration of renewable energy sources.
Karnataka Electricity Grid Code, 2015
Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Maharashtra Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 2nd September 2019. The primary purpose of the regulations is to define the relationship between the various Users of the Intra-State transmission system (In-STS), State and Area Load Despatch Centres, optimal operation of the Intra-State grid, coordinated and optimal maintenance planning of generation and transmission facilities, development and planning of economic and reliable intra-State grid and integration of renewable energy sources.
Maharashtra Electricity Grid Code, 2020
Odisha
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Odisha Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 11th August 2015. The primary purpose of the regulations is to define the relationship between the various Users of the Intra-State transmission system (In-STS), State and Area Load Despatch Centres, optimal operation of the Intra-State grid, coordinated and optimal maintenance planning of generation and transmission facilities, development and planning of economic and reliable intra-State grid and integration of renewable energy sources.
Odisha Electricity Grid Code, 2015
Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Rajasthan Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 24th May 2008. The primary purpose of the regulations is to define the relationship between the various Users of the Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS), State and Area Load Despatch Centres, Optimal operation of the Intra-State grid, coordinated and optimal maintenance planning of generation and transmission facilities, development and planning of economic and reliable intra-State grid and integration of renewable energy sources.
Rajasthan Electricity Grid Code, 2008
Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Tamil Nadu Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 19th October 2005. The primary purpose of the regulations is to define the relationship between the various Users of the Intra-State transmission system (In-STS), State and Area Load Despatch Centres, optimal operation of the Intra-State grid, coordinated and optimal maintenance planning of generation and transmission facilities, development and planning of economic and reliable intra-State grid and integration of renewable energy sources.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Grid Code, 2005
Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 18th April 2007. The primary purpose of the regulations is to define the relationship between the various Users of the Intra-State transmission system (In-STS), State and Area Load Despatch Centres, optimal operation of the Intra-State grid, coordinated and optimal maintenance planning of generation and transmission facilities, development and planning of economic and reliable intra-State grid and integration of renewable energy sources.
U.P. Electricity Grid Code, 2007
Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the Uttarakhand Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 9th December 2012. The primary purpose of the regulations is to bring out a single set of technical and commercial rules, encompassing all the Utilities connected to/or using the intra-State transmission system (InSTS), provide documentation of the principles and procedures which defines the relationship between the various Users of the InSTS, as well as the Regional and State Load Despatch Centres, and to facilitates the operation, maintenance, development, and planning of economic and reliable State Grid.
Uttarakhand Electricity Grid Code, 2016
West Bengal
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the West Bengal Electricity Grid Code regulations dated 4th April 2007. The primary purpose of the regulations is to define the relationship between the various Users of the Intra-State transmission system (In-STS), State and Area Load Despatch Centres, optimal operation of the Intra-State grid, coordinated and optimal maintenance planning of generation and transmission facilities, development and planning of economic and reliable intra-State grid and integration of renewable energy sources.
West Bengal Electricity Grid Code, 2007