Karnataka revises electricity codes for renewable growth and grid stability
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has notified three major regulatory updates to strengthen grid operations, improve compliance, and support the state’s renewable energy transition. The revised Karnataka Electricity Grid Code (KEGC), 2025, Karnataka Electricity Distribution Code (KEDC), 2025, and Intra-State Deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulations, 2025 were issued in mid-July 2025 and replace earlier frameworks from 2015 and 2006. The updated KEGC, notified on 17 July 2025, introduces new operational rules for integrating solar,…