APERC - Tariff Order 2004-05 Highlights

ANDHRA PRADESH ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Press Release Dt: 23.03.2004

HIGHLIGHTS OF ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FOR THE YEAR 2004-05

1. The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has carefully examined the tariff proposals filed by APTRANSCO and the four Distribution Companies (DISCOMS), the objections received, the issues raised during the public hearing and the views of the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GOAP) and finalized the electricity bulk and retail tariffs for the year 2004-05

2. The net revenue requirement of APTRANSCO and the four DISCOMS was Rs.9653.45 Crores. The Commission directed the DISCOMS to achieve efficiency gains of Rs.300 Crores. The Net Revenue Requirement for APTRANSCO and DISCOM after efficiency gains is Rs. 9353.45 Crores.

3. The Commission has finalised the tariffs for FY 2004-05. There is no change in tariffs for the following categories, viz. (a) Domestic, (b) Cottage Industries, (c) Local Bodies (Street Lighting and Public Waterworks Schemes), (d) General Purpose, (e) LT & HT Temporary , (f) HT Private Lift Irrigation Schemes.

4. As has been the philosophy of the Commission to rationalise the tariffs, the Commission has reduced the tariffs for the Tariff Order 2004-05 for the following subsidising categories.

HT Category-I (Industrial)

Changes have been effected in the Tariffs for Industry (HT-I), keeping in mind the need to spur industrial growth within the State and rationalize tariffs in line with cost to serve. The existing rate of energy charges at Rs.3.60 per unit has been brought down to Rs.3.50 per unit , with no change in the Demand Charges

HT Category-II (Others)

Changes have been effected in the Tariffs for other than Industry (HT-II) and tariffs have been rationalised in line with cost to serve. The existing rate of energy charges at Rs.4.50 per unit is brought down to Rs.4.40 per unit, with no change in the Demand Charges.

HT Category-V (Railway Traction)

To bring the tariffs nearer to cost to serve, the unit rate has been decreased from Rs.4.50 to Rs.4.40 per unit.

LT Category-II (Non domestic)

For the first slab of 0-50 units the earlier Tariff of Rs. 3.95 per unit is retained. The second slab above 50 units the tariff has been fixed at Rs.6.25 per unit against the current tariff of Rs.6.60 per unit .

LT-III (A) & (B)

Changes have been effected in the Tariffs for Industries in LT-III keeping in mind the need to spur industrial growth within the State and rationalize tariffs in line with cost to serve. The existing rate of energy charges at Rs. 3.85 per unit has been brought down to Rs.3.75 per unit , with no change in the Demand Charges

LT-IV (Cottage Industries)

On the representations of consumer Associations, units of the Blacksmiths, Carpentry, Goldsmiths, Kanchari and Pottery having connected load of 5HP and below have been classified under this category.

Other salient features

Transmission losses of 7.00 % for FY 2003-04 have now been limited to 6.25% for FY 2004-05. The distribution losses have been limited to 18.50% for FY 2004-05 from 18.96% in FY 2003-04. The overall system losses for FY 2004-05 hence come down to 23.60% from 24.63% in FY 2003-04.

SECRETARY

SCHEDULE

ELECTRICITY TARIFFS - 2004-05

1. Transmission Charges (EHT Sysem) ………..

Rs.84.65ps/KW /Month

Plus

Energy losses in kind at 6.25%

2. Bulk Supply Tariff …….198.60paise/Kwh (Weighted Average of all DISCOMs)

3. The Retail Supply Tariff and charges in all areas of supply of the four Distribution Companies are as under.

LT Categories

Category

Purpose

Rates for the year 2004-2005

No.

Fixed

Energy

Charges

Charge

Ps/Unit

Domestic

0 - 50 Units/Month

145

51- 100 Units/Month

280

101 - 200 Units/Month

305

201 - 300 Units/Month

475

Above 300 Units/Month

550

Non-Domestic / Commercial

0 - 50 Units/Month

395

Above 50 Units/Month

625

III (A)

(i). Industrial -Normal

upto 75HP

Rs.37/HP/Month of contracted Load

375

(ii). Industrial – Optional

Demand tariff

Rs.100/KVA per month of contracted Demand.

375

(iii). Pisciculture and Prawn culture below 10 HP

(iv). Sugarcane crushing

Off season tariff for Seasonal loads for (i)

Rs.37/HP/month on 30% of contracted load

440

Off season tariff for Seasonal loads for (ii)

Rs.100/KVA per month on recorded demand or 30% of contracted demand whichever is higher

440

III (B)

Industrial – Optional LT supply

Above 75 HP upto 150 HP

Rs. 100/ KVA per month of Contracted Demand

375

Off season tariffs for Seasonal loads.

Rs.100/KVA/month on recorded demand or 30% of contracted demand whichever is higher.

440

Cottage Industry and Dhobi Ghats

Rs.10/HP/Month

180

V (A)^@

Agriculture

(i) Flat rate tariff

DPAP Areas

Upto 3 HP

Rs.225/HP/Year

Above 3 HP upto 5 HP

Rs.375/HP/Year

Above 5 HP and upto 10 HP

Rs.475/HP/Year

Above 10 HP

Rs.575/HP/Year

Other Areas (OA)

Upto 3 HP

Rs.275/HP/Year

Above 3 HP upto 5 HP

Rs.425/HP/Year

Above 5 HP and upto 10 HP

Rs.525/HP/Year

Above 10 HP

Rs.625/HP/Year

(ii). Metered Tariff

(optional)-*

0-2500 units per annum

Above 2500 units per annum

V (B)^@

Out of turn allotment – Metered tariff (Mandatory)

VI (A)

Local Bodies/ Street Lighting

Minor Panchayats

156

Major Panchayats

208

Nagarpalikas and Municipalities – Gr.3

274

Municipalities – Gr. 1 & 2

326

Municipalities,

Selection & Spl. Gr.

353

Corporations

379

VI (B)

Local bodies

PWS Schemes

Minor / Major Panchayats

Upto 2500 units / year

Above 2500 units / year

Nagarpalikas and Municipalities Gr 1,2, 3 and Special /Selection Grade

Up to 1000 units / month

Rs.20/HP/Month

375

Balance Units

405

Corporations

Upto 1000 Units / month

Rs.20/HP/Month

405 Ps/Unit

Balance Units

460 Ps/Unit

VII

General Purpose

400 Ps/Unit

VIII

Temporary Supply

Agriculture Purpose

230Ps/Unit

Other than Agriculture

620Ps/Unit

HT Categories

Category

Purpose

Rates for the year 2004-2005

No.

Fixed

Energy

Charges

Charge

Ps/Unit

Industrial

(A) Industry – General ^#

(B) Ferro Alloys

195/KVA per month

350

212

Others

195/KVA per month

440

Irrigation and Agriculture

IV(A)

Govt. Lift Irrigation Schemes

241

IV(B)

Others:

(i) Flat rate tariff

430/HP/Year

(ii) Optional metered tariff

35*

Railway Traction

440

Townships/colonies

350

Temporary Supply at HT

FSA applicable to all categories except agriculture. Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA) is applicable as notified by the Commission from time to time as per the regulations made by the Commission in this behalf.

@ A discount of 50% on the monthly energy charges in slab system or metered system will be given as incentive if the agriculture consumer provides the following demand side management measures as applicable for his pumping system viz. submersible and surface pump sets. This discount will be available up to 31^st March 2005.

(i) Friction less foot valve (exempted for submersible pumpsets)

(ii) HDPE or RPVC piping suction and/or delivery

(iii) ISI marked monobloc pumpset or submersible pumpset

(iv) Capacitor of adequate rating for the pumpset

^*HT Irrigation and Agriculture optional metered tariff HT Category IV B – (ii) is subject to a minimum of Rs.300/HP/Year of the Contracted Load.

^$Temporary supply or temporary increase in supply to existing consumers ordinarily limited to a period not exceeding 6 months at rates 50% in excess of HT Tariffs

^# Category HT I The following incentives are applicable for consumers for the energy consumed from the Distribution Companies:

Load factor Discount applicable on the energy rates

More than 30% upto 50% 10%

More than 50% upto 60% 15%

More than 60% upto 70 % 20%

More than 70% 25%

The incentive is applicable only for the consumption in excess of the average monthly consumption for FY 2000-01. The discount rate will be applied on the entire consumption eligible for incentives i.e., such consumption as in excess of the average monthly consumption for the FY 2000-01 and is above the threshold LF level of 30% on a non-telescopic basis. This scheme will be effective till 31 March 2005.

Agricultural metered tariff is mandatory for Horticulture.

Minimum charges
LT categories
Category No.	Purpose		Rates for the year 2004- 05
I	Domestic	Single Phase
		upto 250 W	Rs.25/Month
		above 250W	Rs.50/Month
		Three Phase
		Three Phase	Rs.150/Month
		Single Phase
II	Non-domestic/	Single Phase	Rs.65/Month
	Commercial	Three Phase	Rs.200/Month
		Three Phase	Rs.200/Month
III (A)(ii) III (B)	Industrial Optional 75–150HP		Recorded demand during the month or 80% of contracted demand whichever is higher and 50 Units/KVA of Billing Demand per month
IV	Cottage Industry		Minimum Fixed charge Rs.30 / Month
		Panchayats
VI (A)	Street Lighting	Panchayats	Rs.2/Point/Month
		Municipalities	Rs.6/Point/Month
		And Corpns.	Rs.6/Point/Month

VII	General Purpose	Single Phase	Rs.50/Month
		Three Phase	Rs.150/Month

VIII	Temporary Supply	Agriculture	Rs.100/HP of contracted load for the first 30 days or part thereof and Rs.50 per HP of contracted load for every Subsequent period of 15 days or part thereof
		Others	Rs.125/KW or part thereof of contracted for first 30 days or part thereof and Rs. 75 per KW or part thereof contracted load for every Subsequent period of 15 days or part thereof
HT Categories
Minimum billing demand			Recorded demand during
Minimum billing demand			the month or 80% of contracted demand whichever is higher
Min.Energy Charges
Category No.	Purpose		Rates for the year 2004- 05
I(A)	Industrial – Gen		50 Units/KVA of billing demand per month
I(B)	Ferro Alloys		Guaranteed energy off-take at 85%LF on CMD or recorded demand whichever is higher. Energy falling short of 85%LF will be billed as deemed consumption.
II	Non-Industrial		25 Units/KVA of billing demand per month
IV(B) (ii)	Agriculture –, optional metered supply		Rs.300/HP/Year of contracted load
V	Railway Traction		32 Units/KVA of Contracted demand/ month
VI	Townships/Colonies		25 Units/KVA of contracted demand/ month

VOLTAGE SURCHARGE

(A) H.T. consumers who are now getting supply at voltage different from the declared voltages and who want to continue taking supply at the same voltage will be charged as per the rates indicated below.

Sl.No.	Contracted Demand with Licensee and other sources (in KVA)	Voltage at which Supply should be availed (in KV)	Voltage at which consumer is availing supply (in KV)	Rates % extra over the normal rates
				Demand Charges	Energy Charges
1.	70 to 1500	11	6.6 or below	12%	10%
2.	1501 to 5000	33	11 or below	12%	10%
3.	Above 5000	132 or 220	66 or below	12%	10%

(B) For HT Consumers availing supply through independent feeders
1.	Above 2500 KVA	11	6.6 or below	12%	10%
2	2500 – 10,000 KVA	33	11 or below	12%	10%
3	Above 10000 KVA	132 or 220	66 or below	12%	10%

Customer Charges

The Customer charges, are as given below. Meter and all other charges as existing shall continue.

For all LT Categories inclusive of Rs. 20/- per month*

Agricultural Services

*Domestic consumers in the first slab Rs.15/- per month

H.T.Categories

(a) 66 KV and below Rs.750/- per month

(b) 132 /220 K.V. Rs.1500/- per month

All other conditions as per in the Annexure D of the Tariff order will be applicable for the respective categories under LT and HT supply.

4. Bulk Supply Tariff to Rural Electric Supply Co-operative Societies by DISCOMS:


Category		Purpose		Rates for the year 2004-2005
No.				Fixed		Energy
				Charges		Charge
						Ps/Unit

	Anakapalle		--		85
	Chipurupalle		--		80
	Kadiri-East		--		37
	Kadiri-West		--		40
	Sanjay		--		40
	Siricilla		--		41
	Atmakur		--		42
	Kuppam		--		41
	Rayachoti		--		61

5. Wheeling Charges of Distribution Companies …

51ps/unit

plus

losses in kind up to the respective voltage level at which the wheeled energy is consumed.

6. Grid Support charges

Persons operating Captive Power Plants (CPPs) in parallel with A.P.Grid have to pay ‘Grid Support Charges’ on the difference between the capacity of CPP in KVA and the contracted maximum demand in kVA with licensee and all other sources of supply, at a rate equal to 50% of the prevailing demand charge for HT consumers. In case of CPPs exporting firm power to APTRANSCO, the capacity, which is dedicated to such export, will also be additionally subtracted from the CPP capacity.

This levy is subject to the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the pending appeals before it.

SCHEDULE

ELECTRICITY TARIFFS - 2004-05

Agriculture

Local Bodies/ Street Lighting

Temporary Supply at HT

Minimum billing demand

For all LT Categories inclusive of Rs. 20/- per month*

Agricultural Services

Anakapalle

Chipurupalle

Kadiri-East

Kadiri-West

Sanjay

Siricilla

Atmakur

Kuppam

Rayachoti