The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) on September 21, 2026, notified the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and related matters) Regulations, 2026.
The following has been stated: -
•These regulations aim to establish a commercial mechanism ensuring grid stability and security by preventing grid users from deviating from their scheduled drawal and injection of electricity.
•While most provisions take effect upon publication that is September 21, 2026, specific commercial arrangements and deviation charges will come into force on a date separately notified by the Commission.
•Until the commercial provisions are officially notified, the existing DSM Regulations of 2019 will remain operational for energy accounting and settlement purposes.
•The framework sets clear operational guidelines, definitions, and deviation standards for various grid entities, including buyers, sellers, and open access consumers.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: MERC/Tech/Regulation/2026/0782]
