29/09/2025
Big Relief for Electricity Consumers in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh’s electricity consumers are finally getting some relief after years of being burdened with heavy electricity bills. The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has taken a very significant step & ordered a refund to the people instead of demanding more charges.
APERC found that Electricity Distributors (DISCOMS ) had over-collected money from consumers under the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) mechanism. Against their claim of ₹2,758 crore, only ₹1,863 crore was allowed. Since DISCOMs had already collected nearly ₹2,787 crore by levying 40 paise per unit from the consumers, the excess amount of ₹923.55 crore will now be refunded.
This refund of 13 paisa per unit, will be adjusted in monthly bills between November 2025 and October 2026. Every consumer will see the benefit reflected in their bills that could be seen as a major welcome move for households already struggling with rising costs.
