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UPERC orders review of vertical system, pushes smart meter rollout

UPERC also asked the utilities to reassess the adequacy of maintenance staff at substations and feeder levels and ensure sufficient manpower to comply with the Standards of Performance Regulations, 2019. (For representation)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 03, 2026 08:06 pm IST

Electricity regulator seeks justification from UPPCL for 10% surcharge on June bills

UPERC has observed prima facie that the inclusion of past liabilities in the Fuel and Power Purchase Price Adjustment Surcharge calculation may not be in line with regulatory provisions. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)

lucknow news

Published on Jun 02, 2026 07:46 am IST

Consumers flag tariff hike concerns at UPERC public hearing

According to power discom officials, PVVNL representatives also presented details of the utility’s aggregate revenue requirement (ARR), financial position and operational costs, which form the basis of the tariff proposal submitted to the regulator (UPERC). (HT Archive)

noida news

Published on Mar 11, 2026 05:14 am IST

New tariff order: UPERC switches on consumer-friendly reforms

UPERC has focused on gaps in billing transparency, prepaid metering, seasonal industry norms, TDS (tax deducted at source) compliance and supply conditions in multi-storied buildings. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

lucknow news

Published on Nov 26, 2025 08:06 am IST

UPERC’s draft regulations set new rules for captive, renewable plants

The 2019 regulations provided uniform banking provisions for all renewable energy sources. (For Representation)

lucknow news

Published on May 12, 2025 05:00 am IST

No power tariff hike in U.P. for 5th year in a row

Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission made the announcement on October 10. (For Representation)

lucknow news

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 10:20 pm IST

Hike in line charges: Regulator seeks clarification on UPPCL’s proposal

For representation only (HT File Photo)

lucknow news

Published on Oct 01, 2024 09:08 pm IST

UPERC amends rules for speedy installation of rooftop solar systems

Also, applications for rooftop solar systems up to 10 kW capacity, complete in all respects, will be deemed to have been accepted without requiring a technical feasibility study. (File)

lucknow news

Updated on May 30, 2024 07:54 am IST

Operationalise consumer grievance forums in 4 months: UPERC to UPPCL

Operationalise consumer grievance forums in 4 months: UPERC to UPPCL (Pic is for representation)

lucknow news

Updated on Apr 22, 2024 08:34 am IST

UPERC may amend rules to benefit consumers after Centre’s notification

For representation only (HT File Photo)

lucknow news

Updated on Feb 26, 2024 09:49 pm IST

UPERC extends net metering to educational institutes

Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. (For representation)

lucknow news

Published on Nov 28, 2023 07:44 pm IST

U.P. govt appoints ex-IAS officer Arvind Kumar new UPERC chief

New UPERC chairman Arvind Kumar. (Sourced)

lucknow news

Updated on Jul 15, 2023 08:29 pm IST

In big relief for UP consumers, ₹7 power tariff slab gone. Check new rates

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a a 10 per cent reduction of electricity rates for consumers coming under the ambit of Noida Power Company. (REUTERS)

lucknow news

Updated on Jul 23, 2022 05:43 pm IST

UP hikes electricity tariff, increased rates to affect domestic consumers most

The last tariff increase was in November 2017, when the commission had announced a 12% average hike.

lucknow news

Published on Sept 04, 2019 01:30 pm IST

Prepaid energy meters for all in Uttar Pradesh soon

The use of prepaid smart energy meters will be made compulsory in Uttar Pradesh to help discoms increase their cash flow and enable consumers to have a better control over consumption.

lucknow news

Updated on Aug 07, 2019 11:46 pm IST

Noida residents dissatisfied with proposed power tariff hike

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) recently submitted a proposal for increasing power tariffs to the UPERC for final approval.

noida news

Updated on Jul 27, 2019 04:11 am IST

UPERC mulls ways to handle future rush of electric vehicles

With the Centre giving all the push, electric vehicles are expected to penetrate the market and hit roads in the coming years.

lucknow news

Published on Feb 04, 2019 02:53 pm IST

Derailing Saubhagya: Slum-dwellers being denied power connections against rules?

While the UPPCL authorities are in an overdrive by holding special camps to issue electricity connections to more than 1.50 crore households that still do not have access to electricity.

lucknow news

Published on Oct 17, 2018 12:52 pm IST