APERC Finalizes Tariff for FY 15-16

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has finalized the tariff for the electricity consumer of the state. The tariff will be applicable during FY 15-16.

The graph below gives comparison between the new tariff determined for FY 15-16 and the tariff of FY 14-15 and the % increase in tariff for different categories.

Wheeling charges: The tariff order did not include the wheeling charges and wheeling losses. Below is the wheeling charges and wheeling losses given by the commission in its multiyear tariff order (Order dated 09.04.2014) , which was given before the bifurcation of the state.

Wheeling loss: 

The order given by the commission has not given any clarity on the determination of cross subsidy surcharge and any other charges besides the above.

The tariff order can be accessed here.