Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission Sets FY27 Tariffs and Reduces LDC Charges
UPERC fixes FY27 transmission tariff, cuts LDC charges by 5.6%
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The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has set the intra-state transmission tariff for FY27 at ₹2,34,375.50 per MW per month and reduced Load Despatch Centre (LDC) charges by 5.6% to ₹639.97 per MW per month. This decision aims to ease the financial burden on users while promoting open access growth.
- 01Transmission tariff set at ₹2,34,375.50 per MW per month for distribution licensees and Indian Railways.
- 02LDC charges reduced by 5.6% to ₹639.97 per MW per month.
- 03Tariffs are based on a capacity (MW) basis, continuing a shift from the previous per-unit (kWh) method.
- 04Public consultations were held prior to the tariff orders.
- 05Operational directives issued to improve transmission system efficiency and security.
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The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has announced the transmission tariff for the fiscal year 2026-27, setting it at ₹2,34,375.50 per MW per month for distribution licensees and Indian Railways. This marks a continuation of the capacity-based tariff system initiated last year, moving away from the previous per-unit (kWh) method. For open access consumers, the energy-based tariff remains at ₹0.3075 per kWh, with a cap limiting increases to 15% to mitigate tariff shock. Additionally, LDC charges have been reduced by 5.6%, now standing at ₹639.97 per MW per month, based on a contracted capacity of 60,789 MW. These changes follow public consultations and aim to ease the financial burden on users while encouraging open access growth as mandated by the Electricity Act, 2003. UPERC also issued directives for operational improvements, including annual audits and upgrades to enhance system efficiency and security.
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These tariff adjustments are expected to lower electricity costs for consumers, particularly benefiting those under open access arrangements. This could lead to reduced electricity bills for households and businesses in Uttar Pradesh.
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