PPAC component of power bill reduced, relief for consumers in Delhi: Officials

Delhi government slashes PPAC, reducing electricity bills for consumers; BJP claims credit, DERC orders significant cut.

The Power Purchase Adjustment Charges (PPAC) have been sharply reduced in Delhi which will provide a relief to the city's consumers who can expect lower electricity bills now, officials said on Friday (December 27, 2024).

A statement of Delhi government said the PPAC was slashed drastically in a "new year bonanza", bringing down electricity bills for all consumers.

"Delhi government has been able to reduce PPAC due to honest politics and robust demand supply chain management, said Chief Minister Atishi who also holds power department portfolio.

Earlier, discom officials said that in September, PPAC of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) was 37.88 per cent, BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) 37.75 per cent and BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) 35.83 per cent.

The revised PPAC in December is 20.52% for TPDDL, 13.63 per cent for BYPL and 18.19% for BRPL, they said.

"This will lead to a significant cut in the monthly electricity bills of the consumers," an official stated.

BJP's Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva said it was a victory of party workers as the BJP has been protesting against discoms and the AAP government for "looting" honest consumers in the name of PPAC.