Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) issues the Terms and Conditions for Open Access Regulations, 2025 following a Karnataka High Court directive to reframe rules aligned with national policies. The regulations set clear eligibility for high-tension and low-tension consumers with loads above 100 kW, establish a streamlined process for granting short-term and long-term open access, and formalize charges for transmission, wheeling, cross-subsidy, and banking. Short- term underutilization penalties, monthly banking settlement, and standby power arrangements are also detailed to ensure grid efficiency and cost recovery.