Power tariff cut for 100+ units users a month across Karnataka

In a big relief to consumers of all categories across the state, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has announced a significant reduction in the power tariff for consumers who use more than 100 units every month.

The reduction in tariff, effective from April 1, 2024, is expected to translate into substantial savings, with sources estimating a monthly reduction of Rs 250 to Rs 300 for an average household of three to four people.

All domestic electricity categories in Karnataka, including the previously subsidised Bhagya Jyothi (BJ) and Kuteera Jyothi (KJ), have also been consolidated under a single category – LT-1.

Under this new structure, domestic consumers with all-electric home (AEH) and only-lighting connections, who were previously charged Rs 4.50 per unit for consumption up to 100 units and Rs 7 or Rs 9 per unit beyond 100 units, will now pay a flat rate of Rs 5.90 per unit across all usage tiers.