KATHMANDU: The Electricity Regulatory Commission has determined power tariffs considering the poor and low-income classes. The newly determined tariff would, however, be implemented from 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 new tariff rate in the bill of month of Poush. The households from poor communities would not be imposed energy tariff for five to 20 unit, but would face minimum charge of Rs 30, according to Chief Commissioner Dilli Bahadur Singh.
He said, “The tariff for the poor households was slashed by 2.8 percent at average in a bid to increase the household use of electricity and ensure 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, for household consumers using five ampere, 15 ampere and 30 ampere utilizing 151 to 250 units under single phase, the minimun charge has been determined Rs 1,00, Rs 125 and Rs 150 respectively. It has been slashed by Rs 25 in the existing rate.
Similarly, in case of those with supply from single phase for more than 400 units per month, the household consumers of five ampere, 15 ampere, 30 ampere and 60 ampere should pay Rs 150, Rs 175, Rs 200 and Rs 250 for a month.
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