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APERC allows private firms to bid for Intra-State Transmission Projects costing over ₹250 crore

APERC clears ISTP projects over ₹250 crore through TCBC, empowering GoAP committee for recommendations, ensuring accountability and competition.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

A decade after bifurcation, APERC poised to shift from Hyderabad to Kurnool

A decade after bifurcation, APERC poised to shift from Hyderabad to Kurnool. As Hyderabad ceases to be the common capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on June 2, 2024, the APERC is getting its voluminous files and other material packed in order to function from Kurnool. Already, the AP Lokayukta and…

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

No power tariff hike except for railways in Andhra Pradesh, says APERC Chairman

APERC in Vijayawada announces no power tariff revision for 2024-25, except for Railways, due to revenue gap.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

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APERC mandates DISCOMs to pay compensation to victims of electrical accidents even when they are not at fault

APERC amends regulation to facilitate payment of compensation for electrical accidents, even when DISCOMs are not at fault.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

Lokayukta ensures ex-gratia to legal heirs of those who died in electrical accidents

Lokayukta played key role in ensuring justice to legal heirs of individuals who died in electrical accidents. Despite reluctance from DISCOMs, ex-gratia payments were mandated by invoking 'doctrine of strict liability'. APERC Regulation was amended in 2023 to explicitly mandate ex-gratia payments, even in absence of wrongful acts, ensuring compensation…

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Andhra Pradesh power utilities decide against increasing tariffs despite a revenue gap of ₹13,879 crore

Andhra Pradesh power utilities decide against increasing tariffs despite a revenue gap of ₹13,879 crore. The AP-Transco and Discoms peg their total Aggregate Revenue Requirement for the financial year 2024-25 at approximately ₹56,576 crore. The revenue gap will be bridged as per the recommendations of the APERC, and the financial…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

APERC regulation seeks to allow entry of private firms into power transmission business in Andhra Pradesh

APERC invites comments on AP-TLR to facilitate entry of private cos into power transmission biz. Last date for stakeholders to express views is Nov 7. APSEBEA suggests to APERC to constitute tech committee to assess impact on grid & Transco's network. Threshold limit fixed at Rs.100 cr. AP-Transco can also…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

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DISCOMs obtain APERC’s nod for Restriction & Control measures in industries sector as a precautionary step

According to official sources, the DISCOMs sought the regulator’s permission to allow a 30% cut on recorded maximum demand in August-2023 or 30% cut throughout the day on contracted demand whichever is higher in respect of CPI.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

P.V.R. Reddy sworn in as APERC member

P.V.R. Reddy was sworn in as a member of the AP Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) by its Chairman Justice C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy in Hyderabad on Friday

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Energy demand may touch 250 MUs per day by March 2023, says APERC chief

Energy Dept. officials told to achieve sector-wise goals in efficiency

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022

APERC reviews performance of Discom, to come up with suggestions

Laying of new lines, revenue collections among issues examined

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022

APERC removes restrictions on power supply to industries in Andhra Pradesh

Move comes after DISCOMs report improvement in situation

The Hindu · May 18, 2022

APERC endorsing policies detrimental to interests of power consumers: TDP

Jagan’s policies destroying power sector in State, alleges Dhulipalla

The Hindu · May 4, 2022

APERC chairman asks DISCOMS to make prudent investments

‘Power supply to agriculture sector should be given a top priority’

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2022

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The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Electricity consumption won’t be billed at 1 slab

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has recently announced the new electricity tariff for the 2022-23 financial year. However, the state energy department on Sunday clarified that the consumption will not be billed at a single slab contrary to the public assumption that the entire slab will change…

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022

APERC approves hike in domestic power tariff

Move unavoidable to ensure sustenance of Discoms, says Justice Nagarjuna Reddy

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022

A.P. power tariff: ‘entire consumption will not be charged under single slab’

Telescopic billing system will be adopted as per APERC directions, says Energy Department

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2022

Govt.’s statement in the Legislature on privatization of SDSTPS puts employees in apprehension

SDSTPS was set up by AP Power Development Company Limited (APPDCL), which is a joint venture of AP Genco and four DISCOMs in the unified State of Andhra Pradesh

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The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Plan model to boost modern appliance use, says Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has asked power utilities to study the on-bill financing model to encourage the usage of modern energy-efficient appliances by domestic consumers. According to the officials, the savings opportunity in transitioning to brushless direct-current motor (BLDC) fans is huge.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2022

DISCOMs told to promote energy-efficient appliances in Andhra Pradesh

Efforts should be made to check greenhouse gas emissions, says APERC Chairman

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2022

APERC permits DISCOMs to buy 790 MW round-the-clock power in Feb. and March

It has ordered that adequate stocks of coal be maintained at thermal plants

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2022

Financially weak DISCOMs will affect economy: APERC chief

AP Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) Chairman Justice C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy said that a financially weak DISCOM not only affects consumer services but would also have an adverse impact on the e

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2022

Power tariff will be decided without affecting anyone: APERC Chairman

‘Interests of consumers and financial well-being of DISCOMS will be considered’

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2022

Three-day APERC public hearing on power tariff begins

Decision will be taken balancing interests of consumers and DISCOMs, says Chairman

The Hindu · Jan 18, 2022

Public hearing on ARR and power tariff from January 24

APERC to conduct the hearing virtually for all the DISCOMS in the State

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