The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has approved an additional surcharge of ₹1.21 (~$0.0138)/kWh on open access consumers in the state. The surcharge will be charged to all consumers of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVNL) who avail power through the open access mechanism from any source other than the state’s power distribution companies (DISCOMs).