KERC Cuts Tariffs, Easing Burden on Commercial and Industrial Users

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) announced a reduction in electricity tariffs for various consumers in Karnataka. This decision impacts HT and LT commercial, industrial, educational, and hospital sectors. LT domestic lighting charges and industrial energy charges will also see a decrease. Solar rooftop system users remain eligible for specific rebates.

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) made headlines on Thursday by announcing a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, bringing relief to various consumer segments, including commercial, industrial, educational, and hospital users.

KERC has approved the Retail Supply Tariff for the upcoming three years — 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28. This initiative largely benefits High-Tension (HT) and Low-Tension (LT) commercial and industrial consumers through rationalized retail supply tariffs, effectively cutting cross-subsidization across tariff categories.

The revised tariffs include reduced energy charges for LT domestic lighting and rebates for LT domestic consumers with solar rooftop systems. HT commercial consumers will see a notable reduction in energy charges, along with LT industrial and other eligible sectors.

(With inputs from agencies.)