This time, the summer of Delhi Delhiites will wean, not only through weather temperature, but also with increasing electricity bills. If the use of AC and cooler is needed during the summer season, the electricity bill increases on its own. But this time the situation is somewhat different. The reason is not only increased consumption, but the power companies are increased by the adjustment costs of power purchases (PPAC). What is PPAC and why? PPAC, that is, the adjustment costs of power purchases are the additional fee charged by consumers due to the increase in the cost of fuel in power generation. In easy language, if coal, gas or other fuel is expensive, the power companies place the customers’ burden. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) enabled the three major Discom businesses in early May to raise PPAC for the third quarter of 2024-25. This means that May-June electricity bills increase from 7% to 10%. Different rates for different discoms work three main power distribution companies in Delhi, and PPAC tariffs for these three have been set separately: BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) -7.25% Bses Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) -8.11% Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDL) -10.47%, that it is the consumer more, and whose Accool is, and whose Accool’s Cool is, and whose Accool is. Maybe they should pay more or thousands more or thousands in the coming months of electricity bills. Ord expressed protests, questions raised about the ruling, the United Delhi (URD) residents, who represent the Delhi Residential Welfare Association, mentioned this increase as “arbitrary and insensitive”. Saurabh Gandhi, secretary secretary of the URD, claims that: the legal process was not fully followed in this decision. Stakeholders did not have the full opportunity to speak during virtual public hearing. It is unfair to solve individual PPAC percentage for all three discoms, as fuel costs are almost the same. He demanded that a uniform PPAC rate be implemented for all Discom businesses. Discom -Answer: The assurance of the power supply requires Discom businesses to reject these allegations, saying: These rates have been determined according to DERC regulation. PPAC is needed to compensate for rising production costs, so that there is no impediment in the power supply. The billing bike and fuel sources of each business differ, so the variation in rates is of course. If the costs are not recovered in time, the power generation companies will have trouble paying, which could affect the offer. What will be the effect on consumers? Consumption has already increased as a result of the running AC and cooler during the current summer season. Now increased PPAC will make it more expensive. This can become extra burden for families in the middle class and lower income. What could be the solution? The Delhi government or DERC must bring a plan to give relief to consumers, such as subsidy or revision of the plate. Consumers must take energy saving measures, such as: Run AC at 24-26 degrees Seal fan and to use the conclusions of the Ventilation Converter of Energy AC or conclusions: Delhi’s heat is not just by mercury this time, with electricity bills. In such a situation, there is a need to be careful, take energy saving measures and be prepared for extra expenses that come to this new fee. Attempts are also needed to reduce this burden even at the administrative level.
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