The Assam Electric Regulatory Commission (AERC) has approved a revised tariff regime for power generation, distribution and dispatch centers, effective from April 1, 2023. The move has been welcomed by industry bodies in the region. Following objections from the Federation of Industry and Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER), the tariffs will result in a 10 paise per kilowatt hour (kWh) decrease in energy charges after subsuming existing fuel and power purchase costs across all categories. Fixed charges will increase by INR10/kW for all categories. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) also congratulated the AERC for reducing the burden on consumers.
