UPERC Cuts Smart Prepaid Meter Prices Over 50% in UP
UPERC drastically reduces smart prepaid meter costs in UP, offers instalment plans, and assures refunds for excess charges. A major win for power consumers.
UPERC drastically reduces smart prepaid meter costs in UP, offers instalment plans, and assures refunds for excess charges. A major win for power consumers.
UPPCL asks regulator to recover smart meter costs from 2026, potentially raising bills 6-7%. This contradicts the minister's assurance of free installation. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh electricity bills could rise further if regulators allow discoms to recover smart meter maintenance costs from consumers, contradicting earlier promises of free installation. Learn the details.
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
UPERC maintains electricity rates for FY 2025-26, reduces green energy charges, and sets aggressive distribution loss targets. Consumers benefit from stable pricing.
UPERC keeps electricity rates unchanged, extends green energy options, and mandates DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by 2030. Read the full details.
UPERC freezes electricity rates for all consumers, extends green energy options, and directs DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by FY30. Regulatory surplus of ₹18,592 crore makes tariff hike unnecessary.