Bhubaneswar: Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Monday announced no change in power tariffs for the fourth consecutive year.
The commission stated the retail supply tariff for FY 2025-26 will remain the same as that of FY 2024-25.
This apart, those using smart meters with a connected load of up to 2 kilowatts will now be exempt from paying the monthly meter rent of Rs 60, which will benefit around 80 lakh consumers. Consumers with pre-paid meters and those paying electricity bills through digital payment modes will continue to get a 4 per cent rebate on the amount.
Additionally, consumers who opt to receive their electricity bills via SMS, email, or any other electronic format will be eligible for a Rs 10 rebate per bill, the OERC added.
Now, domestic consumers pay Rs 3 per unit for the first 50 units, Rs 4.80 per unit for consumption above 50 units up to 200 units, Rs 5.80 from 200 to 400 units and Rs 6.20 above 400 units.
In a bid to promote green energy, the commission also announced a 20 paise per unit rebate for those using over 10KW electricity during the solar hour (8 am-4 pm).
The retail supply tariff has not been revised since 2021-22, which had seen a hike of 30 paise per unit. The OERC had hiked the tariff by 20 paise per unit from October 1, 2020.
