The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has introduced the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) Regulations, 2025, to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sources in Rajasthan. The regulations focus on promoting green hydrogen, captive plants, and hybrid projects, aligning with the state's clean energy goals for 2030. Through expanded eligibility criteria, consumers with a demand exceeding 100 kW can now procure renewable power through single or aggregated connections. The policy offers financial incentives, including waivers on cross-subsidy surcharges for captive renewable projects, green hydrogen/ammonia units, and municipal waste-to-energy projects. These incentives aim to encourage industries to scale up self-supplied clean energy. Additionally, the regulations allow for energy banking of up to 30 percent of monthly grid consumption, with specific provisions for different types of renewable projects, such as solar, wind, hybrid, biomass, and green hydrogen, to support continuous energy production needs. The rules also include measures to enhance grid reliability, like standby charges during outages and prioritizing green energy consumers during grid constraints. Industry experts have praised the exemptions provided in the regulations, especially for sectors like green hydrogen and captive plants, as they are expected to have a significant positive impact on the market. The policy also mandates the use of smart meters for transparent energy tracking and applies reactive energy charges only in cases of specific voltage deviations, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and ensure operational efficiency.