In Delhi, electricity supply is regulated or governed by Government agency known as DERC (Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission). It determines the tariff and sets standards for the electricity industry. Transmission and distribution utilities in the National Capital Territory of Delhi must comply with its rules regarding the purchase and procurement of power, as well as the prices at which such power can be purchased from generating companies, generating stations, or other sources for transmission, sale, distribution, and supply.
Supply of Electricity in Delhi done by two Private Companies namely
- TPDDL (Tata Power Distribution Limited)
- BSES (BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd & BSES Yamuna Power Ltd)
Delhi Electricity rates Per Unit – Domestic 2022
| Below 200 units | ||
| 0 – 200 Units | Zero bill if consumption for the month remains below 200 units | |
| Above 200 units | ||
| 0 – 200 Units | Rs 3 per unit | |
| 201 – 400 Units | Rs 4.5 per unit | |
| 401 – 800 Units | Rs 6.5 per unit | |
| 801 – 1200 Units | Rs 7 per unit | |
| more than 1200 units | Rs 8 per unit | |
Delhi Electricity rates Per Unit – Commercial 2022
| Commercial Connection | ||
| Upto 3kVA | Rs 6.00 /kVAh | |
| Above 3kVA | Rs 8.50 /kVAh | |
| Industrial | Rs 7.75 /kVAh | |
| Agriculture | Rs 1.50 /kWh | |
Due to rise in the power purchase adjustment cost, the price of energy in Delhi has also increased but it is still lowest in the country due to voters appeasement being done by the State Government. Delhi is able to bear the expenses as it is Capital of India and union territory too, as most of the major expenses like security (police) etc. are borne by the Central Government. But beginning in October 2022, Subsidized power in Delhi will be made accessible to only those who request for it
Delhi Electricity Subsidy Scheme – Apply Here Online
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