Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission
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The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission is the state-level authority responsible for overseeing and regulating the electricity sector in Karnataka, including tariffs, licensing, and consumer protection.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Electricity regulatory commission
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State government agency ⓘ |
| abbreviation | KERC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| hasPower |
Enforce compliance with regulatory framework
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Hold public hearings on tariff petitions ⓘ Issue licenses to electricity utilities ⓘ Issue regulations, codes, and orders ⓘ Revoke licenses of electricity utilities ⓘ Set terms and conditions for licenses ⓘ |
| hasRole |
Adjudication of disputes between licensees and generating companies
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Consumer protection in electricity sector ⓘ Determination of cross-subsidy surcharge ⓘ Determination of renewable energy tariffs ⓘ Determination of wheeling charges ⓘ Facilitation of open access ⓘ Implementation of Renewable Purchase Obligations ⓘ Issuance of regulations and codes ⓘ Licensing of electricity utilities ⓘ Monitoring performance standards of licensees ⓘ Promotion of efficiency in electricity use ⓘ Promotion of renewable energy ⓘ Regulation of grid connectivity ⓘ Regulation of power purchase agreements ⓘ Tariff determination ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Bengaluru NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | State of Karnataka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalBasis | Electricity Act, 2003 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location | Karnataka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| objective |
Ensure financial viability of the electricity sector in Karnataka
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Promote competition in the electricity industry in Karnataka ⓘ Promote efficiency and economy in electricity use ⓘ Promote environmentally benign policies in the electricity sector ⓘ Protect interests of electricity consumers in Karnataka ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | Government of Karnataka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| predecessorLegalBasis | Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regulatesActivity |
Electricity distribution
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Electricity generation ⓘ Electricity supply ⓘ Electricity transmission ⓘ |
| regulatesEntityType |
Distribution licensees in Karnataka
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Electricity traders in Karnataka ⓘ Generating companies in Karnataka ⓘ Transmission licensees in Karnataka ⓘ |
| regulatesSector | Electricity ⓘ |
| sector | Energy regulation ⓘ |
| website | https://kerc.karnataka.gov.in ⓘ |
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