The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has determined an additional surcharge of ₹1.12 (~$0.013) per unit for open-access consumers from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The decision comes in response to a petition filed by Uttarakhand Power Corporation seeking to recover fixed costs arising from its obligation to supply electricity to open-access consumers. The additional surcharge aims to compensate UPCL for stranded power costs due to consumers opting for open access.