KERC Announces Significant Tariff Reductions in Karnataka

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced significant tariff reductions, benefiting commercial, industrial, educational, and hospital consumers. The new Retail Supply Tariff, applicable for 2025-28, reduces energy charges across various categories, especially for HT and LT consumers. It introduces rebates for solar rooftop systems and adjusts fixed charges.

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has unveiled a substantial reduction in electricity tariffs, providing much-needed relief to commercial, industrial, educational, and hospital sectors across the state.

As part of its latest announcement, KERC approved the Retail Supply Tariff for 2025-28, implementing changes aimed at decreasing cross-subsidization and lowering energy charges for High-Tension (HT) and Low-Tension (LT) consumers. The tariff modification introduces a 10 paise reduction on energy charges for LT domestic lighting in 2025-26, with further reductions planned for subsequent years.

LT domestic consumers with solar rooftop installations will benefit from a Rs 25 per kW rebate on fixed charges, applicable to setups under 10 kW. Significant cuts are also slated for LT and HT industrial consumers, with reductions of 160 paise and 30 paise per unit respectively, along with tailored reductions for hospitals and educational institutions. Fixed charges will also see incremental increases over the three-year period.

(With inputs from agencies.)