<h1>Electricity Regulatory Commission cuts energy charges; Himachal Pradesh consumers to benefit from reduced tariffs and merged slabs.</h1> The Electricity Regulatory Commission announced a reduction in energy charges by 15 paise per unit for Himachal Pradesh consumers after assessing the state's electricity board's revenue requirement at Rs 8,403 crore for 2025-26. The power supply cost is set at Rs 6.76 per unit, with consumer slabs above 125 units merged into a single slab. Commercial rates up to 20 kVA see a 12 paise reduction, and tariffs for industries are cut by 20 paise to boost industrialization. Specific tariffs are set for various consumer categories, including domestic, agricultural, and commercial users, as well as for street lighting, EV charging, and railways.