Govt clears policy for green energy
"This policy is a significant milestone in Bihar's journey towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
It reflects the CM's deep commitment to environmentally responsible development that safeguards future generations," energy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said.
Energy secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said the policy would help meet growing energy needs while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. "This marks a step forward in our commitment to building a robust, clean and inclusive energy ecosystem in Bihar," he said.
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he policy offers a wide range of incentives, including exemptions on stamp duty, land conversion charges, wheeling and transmission fees, electricity duty and SGST. Other features include open access, energy banking, green tariffs, deemed industry status and single-window clearances. Rooftop solar norms have been relaxed and carbon credit facilitation has been introduced to attract private investment.
Replacing the 2017 framework, the policy will remain in force for five years, targeting 23,968MW of renewable capacity and 6.1GWh of energy storage. It promotes solar, wind, biomass, green hydrogen, geothermal, pumped storage and battery storage projects.
The policy aligns with India's commitment to net zero emissions by 2070 and meeting renewable purchase obligations. It was drafted by the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency after studying models from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat with inputs from various departments and stakeholders.
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