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KERC issues guidelines for upgradation of digital meters to smart meters with add-on modules

Upgrade existing electricity meters in Karnataka with smart modules for enhanced capabilities, efficiency, and compliance with standards, saving money.

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KERC orders escoms to provide multiple connections to residential consumers in Karnataka

To provide consumers an incentive to invest in renewable energy, the KERC had notified draft regulations for ‘Peer to Peer Solar Energy Transactions’ earlier this year.

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KERC issues guidelines for installation of prepaid smart meters

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Wednesday notified the “Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Prepaid Smart Metering) Regulations, 2024” which will come into effect from April 1. This will enable consumers across Karnataka to install prepaid smart electricity meters.

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Consumer-friendly electricity tariff order has something for all categories

KERC reduces cross subsidy for industrial and commercial consumers in Karnataka, providing significant relief and fostering industrial growth.

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Industries welcome downward revision in electricity tariff

KERC lowers electricity charges in Karnataka, benefiting consumers and industries, historic decision welcomed by stakeholders.

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Electricity tariff down in early revision in Karnataka

KERC announces significant reduction in electricity tariff for commercial, industrial, and domestic consumers in Karnataka for 2024-25.

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Power consumers urge KERC not to allow GESCOM to hike tariff

Power consumers in Kalaburagi oppose GESCOM's tariff hike petition, urging KERC to protect them from financial burden transfer.

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KERC public hearing in Hubballi tomorrow

KERC to hold public hearing for HESCOM power tariff revision application in Hubballi for 2024-25.

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CESC plans power tariff revision amidst resistance from consumers

Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) in Mysuru proposes a power tariff hike, facing opposition from consumers and industries.

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Power bills: CESC asked to give rebate to MSMEs

MYSURUKERC Chairman asks CESC to extend power bill rebate for MSMEs, warns of penalties if not provided.

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Power tariff hike: KERC hearing in Mysuru today

KERC to hold public hearing in Mysuru on power tariff hike proposal by CESC, urging public participation.

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KERC writes to State government to remove cross subsidy burden levied on industrial and commercial consumers

Ahead of the State Budget for the financial year 2024 – 2025, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has written to the State government to consider an increased budgetary allocation for the free supply of power to irrigation pumpsets (of 10 HP and below

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Bescom sees a steady increase of electricity sales

The sale of electricity by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has consistently gone up post the COVID-19 pandemic years, the data provided by the company has shown. In the Financial Year (FY) of 2022 – 2023, Bescom sold over 29,000 Million Units (MU) power which is even more than…

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Bescom electricity bills to be cheaper by 37 paise per unit in January billing cycle

Consumers of the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) can start their year with a pleasant surprise as there will be a reduction of 37 paise per unit in the electricity bills of the January billing cycle. This is a result of Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) charges figuring…

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Power bill to come down for January

Power consumers of the State have a pleasant surprise to start the new year with. The Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) charges have reduced, and the figure is in the negative for the January billing cycle for all Electricity Supply Companies (Escoms).

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Watch | Why do so many electrical accidents happen in Bengaluru?

Why do so many electrocutions happen in Bengaluru, turning footpaths into potential death traps? The Hindu spoke to a former advisory member of the KERC, MG Prabhakar.

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Maintenance of 76.69% of 11 KV feeders taken up in a year, says Bescom

Bescom claims to have maintained 76.69% of 11KV feeders in last yr. It has fixed 17,506 slanted HT poles & 10,084 slanted LT poles, & rectified 58,004 DTCs. KERC has mandated Safety Audit of 11KV feeders. Bescom also claims to have converted 1,541 feeders to UG lines.

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Data shows 70 deaths in five years due to snapping of conductors under Bescom limits

The deaths of Soundarya and her baby after stepping on a live wire on Sunday sent citizens into a frenzy with many worried about the safety of electricity infrastructure in the city. This was, however, not an isolated incident

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Smart electricity meters in “cold storage” for now in Bengaluru

Bescom to install 17.5 lakh smart meters in Bengaluru by Dec, but project awaits cabinet approval; various hurdles faced by Bescom to implement prepaid smart meters; KERC notified draft rules for installation of prepaid smart meters by consumers; prepaid smart meters work similar to prepaid mobile connections.

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Bescom bills to be dearer by ₹1.15 per unit in September

Bescom consumers to pay ₹1.15/unit more in Sep bills due to FPPCA revision. Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries exempt. KERC allowed Bescom to recover FPPCA of 51 paise/unit in Jul-Sep & 50 paise/unit in Oct-Dec. Variations in fuel/power purchase costs led to 115 paise/unit hike in Aug bills. Oct bills to have…

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KERC to hold hearing on rate revision for electricity distribution works on July 18

KERC holds public hearing on KSEB's proposal to hike electricity distribution rates. Rates for LT single-phase & three-phase service connections up to 25 kW to be revised. Hearing to be held on July 18, online/in-person attendance options available. Public can also convey opinions/suggestions via email.

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EXPLAINED | How is electricity tariff calculated in Karnataka?

Tariff for the financial year April 2023 – March 2024 was hiked in May 2023, which meant that the escoms had to collect the tariff for the month of April retrospectively. Thus, a 70 paise per unit arrear would be passed on to consumers in June. Along with this, the…

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Establish State Load Dispatch Centre under independent entity within six weeks: HC

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to set up the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) under an independent entity within six weeks while pointing out that the State has not fulfilled this mandate of the Electricity Act, 2003, even after two decades since the law came…

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Industries decide to pay only 75% of power bills in protest, as HESCOM agrees to it

Industrial and business houses in Belagavi district have decided to pay only 75% of their power bills and register their protest against what they call a steep hike in power bills starting June.

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KPRS demands withdrawal of circular on linking Aadhaar with farm pumpsets

Activists of Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) staged a demonstration outside the headquarters of Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (GESCOM) in Kalaburagi on Tuesday demanding that the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) circular on linking Aadhaar with irrigation pumpsets of below 10 HP within six months, be withdrawn.

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