Amidst the economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Wednesday approved an average increase in power tariff by 40 paise per unit, keeping in mind the surging demand and energy charges.
Contrary to the demand by the Electricity Supply Companies (Escoms), which had sought a hike of Rs 1.26 per unit, the KERC has approved only 40 paise per unit across all categories. The new rates will come into effect from the first meter reading date falling on or after November 1, 2020.
While the KERC has approved uniform increase across all the Escoms and Hukkeri RECS, there is a marginal differential increase in BESCOM area.
