Haryana Electricity News: An important news is coming out for the electricity consumers of Haryana. Actually, now electricity consumers in the state may have to pay more electricity bill. After the fuel surcharge adjustment was extended for 1 year in the state, now there can be a slight increase in the electricity bills (Bijli Bill).
It seems that the extension of the fuel surcharge adjustment for one more year could lead to an increase in electricity bills for consumers in Haryana. The fuel surcharge is typically used by electricity distribution companies to adjust the cost of fuel used to generate electricity. When fuel prices rise, this surcharge is often adjusted to reflect those higher costs, leading to increased bills for consumers.
Demand for increase in electricity duty
South Haryana Electricity Distribution Corporation and North Haryana Electricity Distribution Corporation have sought permission from Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission to increase electricity duty in the new financial year. This is being done to deal with the loss of Rs 4,520 crore. According to the information received from the media report, a slight increase in electricity tariff can also be allowed. Let us tell you that electricity rates come into effect from April 1. There has been no increase in them for the last two years. Last time in the year 2022-23, an increase of 25 paise per unit was made for up to 150 units.
Current electricity rates
At present, the line loss in Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam is 12.37% and in Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam it is 9.15%. Currently, the electricity department is charging Rs 2 for 0 to 50 units, Rs 2.50 for 51 to 100 units, Rs 2.75 for 0 to 150 units, Rs 5.25 for 151 to 250 units, Rs 6.30 for 251 to 500 units, Rs 7.10 for 501 to 800 units and Rs 7.10 per unit for more than 801 units from the domestic consumers of the state.
The line loss percentages you mentioned indicate the amount of electricity lost during transmission and distribution, which directly impacts the cost of providing electricity to consumers. The higher the line loss, the more electricity needs to be generated and purchased to compensate for that loss, which can result in higher costs for consumers.
The current electricity tariff structure in Haryana, which charges different rates based on consumption levels, shows a tiered pricing system. Here’s a summary of the current rates for domestic consumers:
0 to 50 units: Rs 2 per unit
51 to 100 units: Rs 2.50 per unit
101 to 150 units: Rs 2.75 per unit
151 to 250 units: Rs 5.25 per unit
251 to 500 units: Rs 6.30 per unit
501 to 800 units: Rs 7.10 per unit
Above 800 units: Rs 7.10 per unit
With the fuel surcharge adjustment and line losses factored in, it’s possible that these tariffs could increase slightly. The higher line loss in Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (12.37%) compared to Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (9.15%) might contribute to the cost adjustments, as more electricity needs to be accounted for due to transmission inefficiencies.