The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has decided to retain the existing time-of-day (ToD) tariff structure and defer any immediate changes to peak and off-peak hours, even as it initiates a formal consultation on introducing hour-linked tariffs for solar and non-solar energy in line with central rules. The Commission has maintained the current peak surcharge of 30% and the off-peak rebate of 25%, citing the absence of adequate smart-meter–based, time-block-wise consumption data and the ongoing rollout of advanced metering infrastructure across the state. While retaining the existing framework for now, the Commission has directed Uttarakhand Power Corporation (UPCL) to propose revised ToD slots, solar-versus-non-solar hour differentiation, and a revenue-impact assessment in the FY 2026–27 tariff petition.