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Consultant - Policy and Regulatory lead

  • Full Time
  •  On-Site - Delhi / NCR
  • 6 months
  • Project posted on: 28/02/2025
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Consultant - Policy and Regulatory lead

  • Government Relations/Advocacy
  • Regulatory management and compliance
  • Policy/stakeholder analysis

On-Site - Delhi / NCR

Full Time

6 months

 28/02/2025

Assignment Details

Key Responsibilities:

 


1. Regulatory & Policy Analysis

 

  • Track and analyse central and state-level renewable energy policies, regulations, and amendments from:
    • Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)
    • Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL), State Load Dispatch Centres (SLDCs), Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (SECI, NTPC, NHPC, etc.)
    • Green Open Access Rules, ISTS Waiver, RPO/REC Mechanism, Electricity Act Amendments, PLI Scheme, ALMM, BCD, and other key regulations
  • Deep understanding of the latest FDRE (Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy), Round-the-Clock (RTC), and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tenders at both the central (SECI, NTPC) and state level.
  • Prepare policy briefs, white papers, and regulatory impact assessments for internal decision-making.

 


2. Compliance & Regulatory Approvals

  • Ensure compliance with CERC/SERC regulations, grid codes, open access, and forecasting & scheduling frameworks.
  • Manage regulatory filings, petitions, and approvals related to:
    • PPAs (FDRE, RTC, BESS, Hybrid, Open Access, Captive, Merchant models)
      Transmission connectivity, ISTS exemptions, deviation settlement mechanisms (DSM)
    • Long-term Access (LTA) and Medium-term Open Access (MTOA) approvals
  • Liaise with discoms, SLDCs, RLDCs, and transmission authorities to ensure smooth project execution and power evacuation compliance.

 


3. Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory hearings, and stakeholder consultations with CERC, SERCs, MNRE, SECI, NTPC, and other government agencies.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key policymakers and regulatory officials in MNRE, CERC, SERCs, PGCIL, SECI, and state energy departments.
  • Engage with industry bodies like IEEMA, CII, FICCI, NSEFI, and IESA to influence policy development in favor of renewables.
  • Work with legal and commercial teams to draft and negotiate regulatory submissions, appeals, and dispute resolutions.

 


4. Market Intelligence & Strategic Advisory

 

  • Provide strategic inputs on policy developments, tender structuring, and regulatory risks for FDRE, RTC, BESS, and large-scale hybrid projects.
  • Evaluate the impact of emerging RE+Storage regulations.
  • Develop regulatory risk mitigation strategies for captive, open access, merchant, and hybrid energy projects.

 

Key Requirements:

 

Technical & Functional Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of renewable energy regulations (solar, wind, hydro, green hydrogen, storage, hybrid projects)
  • Expertise in electricity markets, power trading, RPO/REC, ISTS charges, DSM, and OA rules
  • Strong understanding of FDRE, RTC, and BESS tender guidelines, financial structuring, and regulatory challenges
  • Experience in handling regulatory petitions, appeals, and hearings at CERC/SERCs
    Proficiency in legal & regulatory documentation, policy analysis, and government relations
  • Existing strong connects with policymakers, regulators, and key decision-makers in MNRE, CERC, SERCs, SECI, NTPC, and state governments

Skills Required

  • 10–15 years in policy, regulatory affairs, and compliance in the renewable energy sector
  • Industry Preference:
  • Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS), Power Utilities, Energy Consulting, Regulatory Bodies, Government Affairs
  • Strong stakeholder management & relationship-building skills
  • Excellent communication & representation abilities (public speaking, policy writing)
  • Strategic thinking & problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape

 

About the Client

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Industry

Renewable Energy - Producers

Minimum Experience:

10+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Arbitration
  • Policy and Regulatory lead
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Company Incorporation
  • Contract Drafting
  • International Law
  • Legal Drafting
  • Corporate and Legal Compliances

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