Over 27 lakh electricity consumers in Uttarakhand may soon face another increase in power bills as Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) has filed a petition with the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) seeking a review of the April 11, 2024 tariff order.
Earlier this year, electricity rates had been raised by 5.62%, but UPCL is now requesting an additional hike of 5.82%, citing revised expenditure estimates. The corporation is looking to recover an extra ₹674.77 crore from consumers, based on past and projected costs.
If approved, the new rates are proposed to take effect from April 1, 2025. The commission will hold a public hearing on the matter on August 5 at 11:30 AM at its Dehradun office. Consumers can submit their suggestions by August 1 either via post to the UERC office near ISBT, Majra, Dehradun – 248171, or by email at [email protected].
The petition is available for public review at the UERC office, UPCL headquarters, and zonal offices in Garhwal and Kumaon.
