India Regulations P3 Reference 2 min read Reviewed June 4, 2026

KERC

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission — state regulator for Karnataka solar net metering and Bengaluru solar.

Definition

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) is the state regulator for Karnataka's electricity sector, governing net metering, RPO, and Open Access policies. BESCOM is the primary urban DISCOM (Bengaluru); MESCOM, CESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM serve other regions.

Key Takeaways

  • KERC = Karnataka state electricity regulator.
  • BESCOM is primary urban DISCOM (Bengaluru).
  • MESCOM, CESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM serve other regions.
  • Strong commercial solar market in Karnataka.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is KERC?
Karnataka state electricity regulator. Sets net metering, RPO, and tariff orders for Karnataka. BESCOM is the largest DISCOM under KERC.

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