Belgaum Live : The recent increase in fixed charges and Fuel Cost Adjustment Charge (FAC) or Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment Charge (FPPCA) in electricity bills has shocked consumers since last month. This charge will continue in the month of July and the coming month of August as well and according to the new change the electricity bills have increased significantly.
Meter reading is taken while paying the electricity bill. One of the important charges in electricity bill is fuel adjustment charge. (FAC i.e. fuel adjustment charge) is known as.
This charge is added to the electricity bill and varies every month based on fuel prices. It is important for consumers to be aware of these charges and how they are calculated to better understand their electricity bills
Currently, FAC for the month of July in the increased power bill is 1.91 per unit, while it was 2.55 for the month of May. Now for the month of August, the charge will be 1.45 per unit, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has published an order dated June 30, 2023.
Energy charges are the primary component of the electricity bill, which includes fuel, generation and transmission charges, distribution charges and generator profits. In Karnataka, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) fixes the tariff. Electricity suppliers calculate energy charges based on various slabs on which consumers are charged.
