New power tariff targeting poor and low-income class

The Electricity Regulation Commission has determined power tariffs considering the poor and low-income class. The newly determined tariff would however be implemented from the coming month of Poush (mid-December).

It will be based on the consumption of electricity in the month of Mangsir. So, the consumers can have a new tariff rate in the bill of the month of Poush.

The households consumers from poor communities would not be imposed energy tariff for five to 20 units, but the minimum charge of Rs 30, according to chief commissioner Dilli Bahadur Singh. He said, "The tariff for the household class was slashed by 2.8 percent at average in a bid to increase the household use of electricity and ensure the appropriate price of power."

Singh shared at the news conference that the new power tariff was determined after detailed study, discussion, analyses, public hearing, and consultation with stakeholders and inputs. The number of electricity consumers in the country currently stands at 4.9 million while those consuming electricity less than 20 units are 1.9 million.

According to the Commission, in the case of household consumers using five ampere, 15 ampere,s and 30 amperes for monthly 151 to 250 units under a single-phase, they have been determined Rs 1,00, Rs 125, and Rs 150 respectively. It is Rs 25 reduced from the existing rate.

Similarly, in the case of those with a supply from a single-phase for more than 400 units per month, the household consumers of five ampere, 15 ampere, 30 amperes, and 60 ampere should pay Rs 150, Rs 175, Rs 200, and Rs 250 for a month.