New Rule for Electricity: The method of electricity bill in Delhi can change. Now every month your bill can be decided not only on the basis of consumption but also on the basis of the impact of prices of things like fuel and gas. Know the complete news.
People in Delhi often have to face problems due to rising electricity bills. But there are some months when people get relief. Because then the consumption is less. But now fluctuations can be seen in the bills every month. Even if the electricity consumption in the house is always the same. Actually DERC i.e. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission is considering a new rule. Under which the prices of electricity will be decided directly according to the current rates of oil and gas.
This means that domestic consumers may have to pay different amounts every month. Due to this change, people may also need to make changes in their budget plan. The direct impact of this new rule will be seen on the bill. Let us tell you complete information about this.
Rules for changing electricity bill every month
Now a new rule is going to come in Delhi. In which Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment i.e. FPPAS will be automatically added to your electricity bill. This means that if things like coal, oil or gas become expensive then the cost of generating electricity will also increase and it will have a direct impact on the bill. Till now DERC used to decide this and after every three months the companies used to add it to the bill. But if this rule is implemented. Then the electricity companies will not need to take permission from DERC and the bill can change every month.
Relief to companies, not to consumers
According to the power companies, this rule will be good for them because they face financial problems when fuel becomes expensive. Monthly changes will help them cover their expenses. But a limit of 10% has been set on FPPAS. This means they will not be able to get their entire money back. Customers will see its effect in their bills because now every month the bill can be different.
Opinion sought from public
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed changes in the tariff rules of 2017. After this change, electricity companies can get permission to add fuel and power purchase charges directly to the consumers’ bills. For this, they will not have to wait for separate approval. DERC has sought opinion from the public on this proposal by September 24. Let us tell you that this new rule has not been implemented yet.
