Annexure D
SCHEDULE OF RETAIL TARIFF RATES AND TERMS & CONDITIONS AND
WHEELING CHARGES IN RESPECT OF THE FOUR DISTRIBUTION
COMPANIES AND TRANSMISSION CHARGES OF APTRANSCO
FOR FY - 2004-05
PART 'A' - H.T. TARIFFS
These tariffs are applicable for supply of Electricity to H.T. Consumers having loads with
a contracted demand of 70 KVA and above and/or having a connected load exceeding
75 H.P/56 kW excepting the LT III (B) industrial optional category.
H.T. Category-I
This tariff is applicable for supply to all H.T. Industrial Consumers. Industrial
purpose shall mean manufacturing, processing and/or preserving goods for sale, but shall
not include shops, Business Houses, Offices, Public Buildings, Hospitals, Hotels,
Hostels, Choultries, Restaurants, Clubs, Theatres, Cinemas, Railway Stations and other
similar premises not withstanding any manufacturing, processing or preserving goods for
sale. The Water Works of Municipalities and Corporations and any other Government
organisations come under this category. The Information Technology units identified and
approved by the Consultative Committee on IT industry (CCITI) constituted by Govt. of
AP also fall under this category.
A) INDUSTRY – GENERAL
(i) DEMAND CHARGES
Per KVA of Billing Demand Rs.195 per KVA per month
PLUS
(ii) ENERGY CHARGES
For all units consumed during
the month .. 350 Paise per Unit
IMPORTANT
(i) The billing demand shall be the maximum demand
recorded during he month or 80% of the contracted
demand whichever is higher.
(ii) Energy charges will be billed on the basis of actual
Energy consumption or 50 units per KVA of billing
demand whichever is higher
FSA will be extra as applicable
B) FERRO ALLOY UNITS
(i) DEMAND CHARGES .. –NIL—
(ii) ENERGY CHARGES
For all units consumed
during the month .. 212 Paise per Unit
Conditions:
1. Guaranteed energy off-take at 85% annual Load Factor on
Contracted Maximum Demand or Actual Demand whichever is
higher. The energy falling short of 85% Load Factor will be billed
as deemed consumption.
2. The consumer shall draw his entire power requirement from
DISCOMS only.
3. Not eligible for HT-I Load Factor incentive.
4. FSA will be extra as applicable
Notes:
1) Incentive
a) The following non-telescopic incentives are applicable for HT-category-I (A)
consumers:
Load Factor (LF) Discount applicable on the energy rates
More than 30% upto 50% 10%
More than 50% upto 60% 15%
More than 60% upto 70% 20%
More than 70% 25%
b) The incentive is applicable for the consumption in excess of the average monthly
consumption for the FY 2000 – 01. The discount rate will be applied on the entire
consumption eligible for incentives i.e., such consumption as is in excess of the average
monthly consumption for the FY 2000-01 and is above the threshold LF level of 30% on
a non-telescopic basis. This scheme will be effective till 31st March 2005.
2) Consumption of energy for lights and fans in factory:
The consumption of energy for lights and fans in the factory premises in excess
of 10% of total consumption shall be billed at 440 paise per unit provided lights
and fans consumption in the Unit is separately metered.
3) Case of non-segregation of fans and lights
In case segregation of light and fan loads has not been done, 15% of the total
energy consumption shall be billed at 440 paise per unit and the balance at H.T.
Category-I rates.
4) Colony Consumption
The consumption of energy exclusively for the residential colony/ township in a
month, separately metered with meters installed by the consumer and tested and
sealed by the Licensee shall be billed at 350 paise per unit.
5) Seasonal Industries
Where a consumer avails supply of energy for manufacture of sugar or ice or salt,
decorticating, ginning and pressing, fruit processing, tobacco processing and re-
drying and for such other industries or processes as may be approved by the
Commission from time to time principally during certain seasons or limited periods
in the year and his main plant is regularly closed down during certain months of the
year, he may be charged for the months during which the plant is shut down (which
period shall be referred to as the off-season period) as follows under H.T. Category-
II rates.
DEMAND CHARGES
Based on the Recorded Maximum Demand or
30% of the Contracted Demand
whichever is higher Rs.195 per KVA/Month.
PLUS
ENERGY CHARGES
For all the units of energy consumed 440 Paise / unit.
FSA will be extra as applicable
This concession is subject to the following conditions:
i) Consumers, classified as seasonal load consumers, who are desirous of
availing the seasonal benefits shall specifically declare their season at the
time of entering into agreement that their loads should be classified as
seasonal loads.
ii) The period of season shall not be less than 4(four) continuous months.
However, consumer can declare longer seasonal period as per actuals.
iii) Existing eligible consumers who have not opted earlier for seasonal tariffs
will also be permitted to opt for seasonal tariff on the basis of application
to the concerned Superintending Engineer of the Licensee.
iv) The seasonal period once declared cannot be changed , during the Tariff
year in which it is declared.
v) The off-season tariff is not available to composite units having seasonal
and other categories of loads.
vi) The off-season tariff is also not available for such of those units who
have captive generation exclusively for process during season and who
avail supply from Licensee for miscellaneous loads and other non-
process loads.
vii) Any consumer who after declaring the period of season consumes
power for his main plant during the off-season period, shall not be entitled
to this concession during that year.
viii) Development charges @ Rs.500/- per KVA, shall be paid by the
consumer in advance for availing supply under the above said category
with seasonal benefits.
H.T. CATEGORY-II
This tariff is applicable to all H.T. Consumers other than those covered under
other H.T. Categories:
A) DEMAND CHARGES
Per KVA of billing Demand .. Rs.195 /KVA/Month
PLUS
B) ENERGY CHARGES
For all units consumed .. 440 Paise per unit
during the month
nd recorded during the
ver is higher
ctual Energy consumption or
ver is higher.
Note
(i) In respect of Government controlled Auditoriums and Theatres run by public
charitable institutions for purpose of propagation of art and culture which are not
let out with a profit motive and in respect of other Public Charitable Institutions
rendering totally free service to the general public the overall unit rate (including
customer charges) may be limited to the tariff rates under L.T. Category-VII
General purpose in specific cases as decided by the Licensee.
H.T. Category-III (Deleted)
H.T. Category-IV (A)- GOVT. LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEMES
This tariff is applicable to lift irrigation schemes managed by Government.
ENERGY CHARGES:
For all units consumed during .. 241 paise/unit
the month
FSA will be extra as applicable if it is for purposes other than
agriculture.
H.T. Category-IV (B)- AGRICULTURAL
This tariff is applicable for consumers availing H.T. Supply for Irrigation and
Agricultural purposes and not covered under HT Category IV(A).
Rates:
Flat Rate Tariff .. Rs.430/- per HP per Annum
on the Contracted Load.
Metered Tariff (Optional) 35 Paise/Unit subject to minimum of
Rs.300/HP/Year of Contracted Load
NOTE:
1. If the consumer does not maintain the capacitors of requisite capacity as indicated in
part (D) the consumer attracts the penal provisions as per the General Terms and
conditions of supply notified by the licensees from time to time.
2. The metering is mandatory for both categories A&B and Energy reading shall be
taken even in cases where the Flat rate tariff is applicable.
3. The Low Power Factor surcharge condition mentioned in General conditions of HT
Supply under part ‘A’ HT – Tariffs shall be applicable for Govt. lift irrigation
schemes and others who opt for metered tariff.
H.T. Category-V - RAILWAY TRACTION
This tariff is applicable to all H.T. Railway Traction Loads.
NO DEMAND CHARGES
ENERGY CHARGES
For all units consumed ..440 paise per unit
IMPORTANT
Energy charges will be billed on the basis of actual
energy Consumption or 32 units per KVA of Contracted
Maximum Demand whichever is higher.
FSA will be extra as applicable
HT CATEGORY -VI - TOWNSHIPS AND RESIDENTIAL COLONIES
This tariff is applicable to H.T. supply exclusively for Townships, Residential
Colonies of consumers under HT categories I to V for domestic purpose such as
lighting, fans, heating etc., provided that the connected load for common
facilities such as Non Domestic supply in residential area, Street Lighting and
Water Supply etc., shall be within the limits specified hereunder:-
Water Supply & Sewerage and -- 10% of total connected load
Street Lighting put together
Non-Domestic/ Commercial and -- 10% of total connected load
General Purpose put together
NO DEMAND CHARGES
ENERGY CHARGES
For all units consumed .. 350 paise per unit
IMPORTANT
Energy charges will be billed on the basis of actual consumption or
25 units per KVA of Contracted Maximum Demand, whichever is higher.
FSA will be extra as applicable
CONDITIONS
i) The consumer shall lay suitable internal distribution lines at his own cost and
maintain the same in accordance with the statutory rules and Licensee'
s
directions if any.
ii) The HT consumers who avail separate HT supply under this category for
supply of electricity to individuals, shall obtain permission of the Commission
under amendment to APERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations 2000
(Regulation No.8), and subject to conditions mentioned thereunder.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF H.T. SUPPLY
The foregoing tariffs are subject to the following conditions:-
(1) A. VOLTAGE OF SUPPLY
The voltage at which supply has to be availed by:
(i) HT consumers, availing supply on common feeders shall be:
For Total Contracted Demand with the Licensee and all other sources like
A.P.G.P.C.L., Mini Hydel, Wind Power, MPPs, Co-Generating Plants etc.
Upto 1500 KVA 11000 Volts
1501 KVA to 5000 KVA 33000 Volts
Above 5000 KVA 132000 Volts or 220000 Volts
as may be decided by Licensee
(ii) HT Consumers availing supply through independent feeders from the substations
shall be:
For total contracted Demand with the licensees and all other sources like
APGPCL, Mini Hydel, Wind Power, MPPs, co-generating plants etc
Upto 2500 KVA 11000 Volts
2501 KVA to 10,000 KVA 33000 Volts
Above 10000 KVA 132000 Volts or 220000 Volts
The relaxations are subject to the fulfillment of following conditions:
(a) The consumer should have an exclusive dedicated feeder from the substation;
(b) The consumer shall pay full cost of the service line as per standards specified
by APTRANSCO/DISCOM including take off arrangements at substation;
(c) The consumer shall not use captive generation except as permitted by the
APERC.
B. VOLTAGE SURCHARGE
(1) H.T. consumers who are now getting supply at voltage different from the
declared voltages and who want to continue taking supply at the same voltage
will be charged as per the rates indicated below:
Sl. Contracted Demand Voltage at Voltage at Rates
No with DISCOM and Which Which % Extra Over Normal
other sources supply Consumer is Rate
should be availing supply
availed Demand Energy
Charge Charge
KVA KV KV KVA Kwh
1. 70 to 1500 11 6.6 or below 12% 10%
2. 1501 to 5000 33 11 or below 12% 10%
3. Above 5000 132 or 220 66 or below 12% 10%
Note: The FSA will be extra as applicable
For HT consumer availing supply from through independent feeders.
Sl. Contracted Demand Voltage at Voltage at Rates
No with DISCOM and Which Which % Extra Over Normal
other sources supply Consumer is Rate
should be availing supply
availed Demand Energy
Charge Charge
KVA KV KV KVA Kwh
1 70 to 2500 kVA 11 6.6 or below 12% 10%
2 2501 to 10,000 33 11 or below 12% 10%
kVA
3 Above 10,000 kVA 132 or 220 66 or below 12% 10%
Note: The FSA will be extra as applicable
(2) MAXIMUM DEMAND
The maximum demand of supply of electricity to a consumer during a month shall
be twice the largest number of Kilo-Volt- Ampere Hours (KVAH) delivered at the point
of supply to the consumer during any consecutive 30 minutes in the month. However,
for the consumers having contracted demand above 4000 kVA the maximum demand
shall be four times the largest number of Kilo-Volt-Ampere-Hours(KVAH) delivered at
the point of supply to the consumer during any consecutive 15 minutes in the month.
(3) BILLING DEMAND
The billing demand shall be the maximum demand recorded during the month or 80%
of the contracted demand whichever is higher.
(4) MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGES
Every consumer whether he consumes energy or not shall pay monthly minimum
charges calculated on the billing demand plus energy charges specified for each
category in this part to cover the cost of a part of the fixed charges of the Licensee.
(5) SUPPLY TO TOWNSHIPS OR RESIDENTIAL COLONIES OF
H.T.CONSUMERS
Consumers of High Tension supply except those coming under H.T. Category -VI may,
with the permission of the Commission under APERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations
2000 (Regulation No. 8), and subject to the conditions mentioned thereunder supply
electricity after converting it into Low Tension at their own cost for the township or
residential colonies attached to the consumer'
s establishment for domestic purposes like
lighting, fans and heating to their employees or others residing therein and for any non-
domestic supply in the residential area and street lighting of such residential colony.
The consumer shall lay suitable internal distribution lines at his own cost and maintain
the same in accordance with the statutory rules and Licensee's directions, if any.
(6) SURCHARGE FOR LOW POWER FACTOR
The power factor for the month shall be the ratio of Kilo-Watt hours to the Kilo-Volt-
Ampere Hours supplied to the consumer during the month. The power factor shall be
calculated upto two decimal places. The power factor of the consumer'
s installation
shall not be less than 0.90. If the power factor falls below 0.90 during any month, the
consumer shall pay a surcharge as detailed below:
S.No Power Factor Range Surcharge
1. Below 0.90 & upto 0.85 1% of C.C.charges bill of that month
for every 0.01 fall in Power
Factor from 0.90
2. Below 0.85 & Upto 0.80 1.5% of C.C. charges bill of that
month for every 0.01 fall in Power
Factor from 0.85
3. Below 0.80 & Upto 0.75 2% of C.C.charges bill of that month
for every 0.01 fall in Power Factor
from 0.80
4. Below 0.75 3% of C.C.charges bill of that month
for every 0.01 fall in Power
Factor from 0.75
Should the power factor drop below 0.75 and so remain for a period of
2 consecutive months it must be brought upto 0.90 within a period of 6 months by
methods approved by the Licensee failing which, without prejudice to the right of the
Licensee to collect surcharge and without prejudice to such other rights as having accrued
to the Licensee or any other right of the Licensee, the supply to the consumer may be
discontinued.
(7) ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MAXIMUM DEMAND IN EXCESS OF THE
CONTRACTED DEMAND
If in any month the recorded maximum demand of the consumer exceeds his
contracted demand (with Licensee), that portion of the demand in excess of the
contracted demand will be billed at twice the normal charges.
(8) TEMPORARY SUPPLY AT HT
i) For new connections: Temporary supply at High Tension may be made
available by the Licensee to a consumer, on his request subject to the
conditions set out herein-after as also in Part-C. Temporary supply shall not
ordinarily be given for a period exceeding 6(six) months. The electricity
supplied to such consumer shall be charged for, at rates 50% in excess of
the rates set out in the H.T. Tariffs applicable subject to, however, that the
billing demand for temporary supply shall be the contracted demand or the
recorded maximum demand registered during the month whichever is higher.
ii) Existing consumers requiring temporary supply or temporary increase in supply :
If any consumer availing regular supply of electricity at High Tension requires
an additional supply of electricity at the same point for a temporary period, the
temporary additional supply shall be treated as a separate service and charged
for as in Clause(i) above, subject to the following conditions:
a) The contracted demand of the temporary supply shall be the billing demand
for that service. The recorded demand for the regular service shall be arrived
at by deducting the billing demand for the temporary supply from the
maximum demand recorded in the month.
b) The total energy consumed in a month including that relating to temporary
additional supply, shall be apportioned between the regular and temporary
supply in proportion to the respective billing demands.
(9) ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR BELATED PAYMENT OF CHARGES
The consumer shall pay an additional charge at Seven (7) paise per One
hundred rupees per day of delay on the amount of the bill for the period of
delay if he does not pay the bill within the prescribed period. The amount of
additional charges shall be rounded off to nearest paisa.
(10) CUSTOMER CHARGES
Every consumer of H.T. electricity shall in addition to demand and energy
charges billed as per tariff applicable to them, pay customer charges as
applicable.
(11) FUEL SURCHARGE ADJUSTMENT
Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA) is applicable to all categories
except agriculture. FSA is applicable as notified by the Commission from time to
time as per the regulations made by the Commission in this behalf.
(12). GRID SUPPORT CHARGES
Persons operating Captive Power Plants (CPPs) in parallel with A.P. Grid have to
pay ‘Grid Support Charges’ on the difference between the capacity of CPP in
kVA and the contracted Maximum Demand in kVA with Licensee and all other
sources of supply, at a rate equal to 50% of the prevailing demand charge for HT
Consumers. In case of CPPs exporting firm power to APTRANSCO, the
capacity, which is dedicated to such export, will also be additionally subtracted
from the CPP capacity. This levy is subject to the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme
Court in the pending appeals before it.
(13). The Tariffs are exclusive of Electricity duty payable as per the provisions of AP
Electricity Duty Act.
(14). These rates are applicable in the areas of operation of 4 (four) Distribution
Companies viz., Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited,
Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited, Andhra Pradesh
Northern Power Distribution Company Limited and Andhra Pradesh Southern
Power Distribution Company Limited. (The jurisdiction of the DISCOMs extends
to the RESCOs areas also for purpose of supply to HT Consumers).
