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Average Power Purchase Cost (APPC) KSERC (Kerala) Determines APPC and OA Charges for FY 14-15
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KSERC (Kerala) Determines APPC and OA Charges for FY 14-15

Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) through its order notified on 30th September 2014 has determined the APPC and the Open Access charges for FY 14-15.

APPC – The APPC definition followed by KSERC can be read as “for the purpose of these regulations ‘Pooled Cost of Purchase’ means the weighted average pooled price at which the distribution licensee has purchased the electricity including cost of self-generation, if any, in the previous year from all the energy suppliers long-term and short term, but excluding those based on renewable energy sources, as the case may be.”

The APPC Approved for FY 14-15 is Rs. 3.14/Unit.

Open Access Charges – The Commission in its order also has calculated the OA charges payable during 14-15.

The Relevant Order can be accessed here.

Our previous blog on Kerala Rooftop Policy can be read here.

Contributed by Dheeraj Babariya