Haryana Electricity Tariff FY 2025–26

The Haryana Electricity Tariff FY 2025–26 is regulated by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) and implemented through the state’s distribution utilities. Haryana remains one of India’s largest industrial and commercial power markets, with significant opportunities for Open Access, captive renewable energy projects, and corporate power procurement.To understand the Open Access regulations, eligibility criteria, banking provisions, and renewable energy framework in Haryana, read our Haryana Open Access Regulatory Policy guide.

Current Electricity Tariffs

Industrial Electricity Tariff

Consumer Category	Approximate Rate
LT Industrial (General Purpose)	₹6.48 per unit
HT Industrial (11 kV)	₹6.50 – ₹7.50 per unit
HT Industrial (33 kV and Above)	₹5.80 – ₹6.80 per unit

Commercial Electricity Tariff

Consumer Category	Approximate Rate
HT Commercial	₹7.00 – ₹8.00 per unit

Fixed & Demand Charges

Category	Charges
HT Consumers	₹250 – ₹400 per kVA/month

Additional Charges

Component	Rate
Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA)	Approximately ₹0.50 – ₹1.00 per unit
Electricity Duty	5% on energy consumption
Municipal / Panchayat Tax	Applicable in certain areas

Note: After including FSA, electricity duty, and other statutory charges, the effective electricity cost for many commercial and industrial consumers can exceed ₹8 per unit.

Standby Power Charges

Consumers utilizing Open Access or captive power arrangements may avail standby power supply from the DISCOM when their primary source is unavailable.

Provision	Details
Backup Power Supply	Available through DISCOM
Standby Charges	Applicable as per HERC tariff order and consumer category tariff
Advance Intimation	Required for planned shutdowns and maintenance activities

Renewable Energy Policy

Haryana continues to promote renewable energy adoption through regulatory support and renewable purchase obligations.

Policy Component	Details
HERC RE Tariff Regulations 2025	Effective from December 2025
Regulatory Certainty	Five-year framework for renewable energy projects
Nodal Agency	HAREDA
Renewable Energy Registrations	Managed through HAREDA

Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)

Category	Target
Solar Energy	Approximately 8%
Wind Energy	Approximately 2%
Other Renewable Energy Sources	Approximately 2%

Solar Energy Potential

Haryana benefits from strong solar irradiation and large tracts of suitable land for utility-scale solar projects, particularly in:

• Fatehabad

• Hisar

• Sirsa

The state government continues to support solar park development and renewable energy investments across these regions.

Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM)

The HERC Draft DSM Regulations 2025 aim to strengthen scheduling discipline and grid stability.

Provision	Details
DSM Framework	Stricter enforcement proposed
Objective	Reduce scheduling deviations
Impact	Inaccurate scheduling may result in additional penalty charges

Haryana Market Insights

Challenges

• Additional Surcharge of approximately ₹1.21 per unit can reduce third-party Open Access savings.

• Banking is available only on a monthly basis, requiring careful project sizing and energy planning.

• Two DISCOM service territories create operational and regulatory complexity.

• Strict DSM implementation increases scheduling and forecasting requirements.

Opportunities

• Large industrial clusters across Gurugram-Manesar, Panipat, Karnal, and surrounding regions create strong Open Access demand.

• Captive and Group Captive structures remain highly attractive due to exemptions from CSS and Additional Surcharge.

• HERC Renewable Energy Regulations provide long-term regulatory visibility for power purchase agreements (PPAs).

• Certain pre-2019 captive solar projects continue to enjoy significant wheeling and transmission charge benefits.

• Commercial buildings, IT parks, logistics facilities, and industrial parks consume large volumes of electricity, creating substantial savings opportunities through renewable power procurement.

• Rising effective electricity costs due to FSA and statutory charges strengthen the business case for Open Access and captive renewable energy projects.