By
Express News Service - HYDERABAD
25th March 2013 11:08 AM
Once the the present session of the state Assembly is over, the
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) is all set to
give orders on tariff hike proposals. The new tariff is likely to come
into effect from April 1.
Though the Discoms proposed to collect an additional Rs 12,000 cr from the new tariff, the APERC is likely to limit the hike to Rs 9,000 cr. The public hearing on tariff hike proposal was already conducted. Sources said as the Assembly session is on, the APERC may give its orders any time after the session ends on March 26.
The state government had already told APERC that it would give a subsidy of Rs 5,700 cr this year. The discoms proposed non-telescopic billing system, which would compel the consumers to use less power.
The state is almost reeling in darkness with a deficit of 2,400 MW power supply daily. With non-availability of gas, all the 11 gas-based power plants with an installed capacity of 2,760 MW are lying idle now. However, the government is hopeful that small households and institutions would come forward to put up solar panels on their roof-tops under the proposed solar power generation policy. It is also planning to cover government buildings. Sources said the Centre would give a subsidy of 30 per cent to purchase solar panels to generate power up to 100 kw.
Though the Discoms proposed to collect an additional Rs 12,000 cr from the new tariff, the APERC is likely to limit the hike to Rs 9,000 cr. The public hearing on tariff hike proposal was already conducted. Sources said as the Assembly session is on, the APERC may give its orders any time after the session ends on March 26.
The state government had already told APERC that it would give a subsidy of Rs 5,700 cr this year. The discoms proposed non-telescopic billing system, which would compel the consumers to use less power.
The state is almost reeling in darkness with a deficit of 2,400 MW power supply daily. With non-availability of gas, all the 11 gas-based power plants with an installed capacity of 2,760 MW are lying idle now. However, the government is hopeful that small households and institutions would come forward to put up solar panels on their roof-tops under the proposed solar power generation policy. It is also planning to cover government buildings. Sources said the Centre would give a subsidy of 30 per cent to purchase solar panels to generate power up to 100 kw.
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