APERC LT schedule
Readable LT energy and fixed charges transcribed from the published Andhra Pradesh tariff schedule, effective 25 March 2026. This page is unofficial and not a government publication.
Updated 25 August 2026 · Effective 25 March 2026 · Source: APERC
Use this table to check category, unit range, energy charge and fixed charge. Detailed category notes sit in the sections below. HT connections are outside this schedule.
Primary source: Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, aperc.gov.in.
| Category | Monthly Units | Energy Rate | Fixed Charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat-I(A) Domestic | 0 – 30 units | ₹1.90/kWh | ₹10/kW/month | Telescopic; customer charge also applies |
| Cat-I(A) Domestic | 31 – 75 units | ₹3.00/kWh | ₹10/kW/month | Telescopic; customer charge also applies |
| Cat-I(A) Domestic | 76 – 125 units | ₹4.50/kWh | ₹10/kW/month | Telescopic; customer charge also applies |
| Cat-I(A) Domestic | 126 – 225 units | ₹6.00/kWh | ₹10/kW/month | Telescopic; customer charge also applies |
| Cat-I(A) Domestic | 226 – 400 units | ₹8.75/kWh | ₹10/kW/month | Telescopic; customer charge also applies |
| Cat-I(A) Domestic | Above 400 units | ₹9.75/kWh | ₹10/kW/month* | Fixed ₹75/kW above 75 kW |
| Cat-II(A)(i) Commercial | 0 – 50 units | ₹5.40/kWh | ₹75/kW/month | Telescopic; min ₹65/₹200 by phase |
| Cat-II(A)(i) Commercial | 51 – 100 units | ₹7.65/kWh | ₹75/kW/month | Telescopic; min ₹65/₹200 by phase |
| Cat-II(A)(i) Commercial | 101 – 300 units | ₹9.05/kWh | ₹75/kW/month | Telescopic; min ₹65/₹200 by phase |
| Cat-II(A)(i) Commercial | 301 – 500 units | ₹9.60/kWh | ₹75/kW/month | Telescopic; min ₹65/₹200 by phase |
| Cat-II(A)(i) Commercial | Above 500 units | ₹9.95/kWh | ₹75/kW/month | Telescopic; min ₹65/₹200 by phase |
| Cat-III(A) Industry ≤15kW | All billed units | ₹6.70/kWh | ₹75/kW/month | Flat energy rate; no telescopic slabs |
| Cat-IV(A) Utilities | All billed units | ₹7.00/kWh | ₹75/kW/month | Institutional; load step above 75 kW |
| Agriculture – Non-Corporate Farmers | FREE up to 1200 units/HP/year | ₹6.40/unit (urban, above 1200) | NIL fixed | Free quota then excess; conditions apply |
Effective date: 25 March 2026. Unofficial HTML table for search and accessibility; always verify against the tariff order.
| Monthly Units | Fixed Charge | Energy Rate | Customer Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 30 units | ₹10/kW/month | ₹1.90/kWh | ₹25/month |
| 31 – 75 units | ₹10/kW/month | ₹3.00/kWh | ₹30/month |
| 76 – 125 units | ₹10/kW/month | ₹4.50/kWh | ₹45/month |
| 126 – 225 units | ₹10/kW/month | ₹6.00/kWh | ₹50/month |
| 226 – 400 units | ₹10/kW/month | ₹8.75/kWh | ₹55/month |
| Above 400 units | ₹10/kW/month* | ₹9.75/kWh | ₹55/month |
* Fixed charge ₹75/kW for load above 75kW. Billing is telescopic — each slab rate applies only to units in that range.
| Monthly Units | Fixed Charge | Energy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 50 units | ₹75/kW/month | ₹5.40/kWh |
| 51 – 100 units | ₹75/kW/month | ₹7.65/kWh |
| 101 – 300 units | ₹75/kW/month | ₹9.05/kWh |
| 301 – 500 units | ₹75/kW/month | ₹9.60/kWh |
| Above 500 units | ₹75/kW/month | ₹9.95/kWh |
Min monthly: Single Phase ₹65, Three Phase ₹200. Fixed charge ₹275/kW for load >75kW.
| Period | Hours | 10–20kW | >20kW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 18:00–22:00 | +₹0.50/kVAh | +₹1.00/kVAh |
| Off-Peak | 10:00–15:00 | –₹0.50/kVAh | –₹1.00/kVAh |
| Load Range | Period | Fixed | Energy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤15kW / 20HP | All hours | ₹75/kW | ₹6.70/kWh |
| >15kW – 25kW | Normal | ₹75/kW | ₹6.70/kWh |
| >15kW – 25kW | Peak (18–22h) | ₹75/kW | ₹7.20/kWh |
| >15kW – 25kW | Off-Peak (10–15h) | ₹75/kW | ₹6.20/kWh |
| >25kW – 75kW | Normal | ₹75/kW | ₹6.70/kWh |
| >25kW – 75kW | Peak (18–22h) | ₹75/kW | ₹7.70/kWh |
| >25kW – 75kW | Off-Peak (10–15h) | ₹75/kW | ₹5.70/kWh |
| >75kW – 150kW | Normal | ₹275/kW | ₹6.70/kWh |
| >75kW – 150kW | Peak (18–22h) | ₹275/kW | ₹7.70/kWh |
| >75kW – 150kW | Off-Peak (10–15h) | ₹275/kW | ₹5.70/kWh |
Poultry/dairy/pisciculture farms: ₹5.25/unit; Demand: ₹75/kW
| Category | DPS Rate |
|---|---|
| Cat-I(A) Domestic, Cat-III(D) Cottage, Cat-V(D) | ₹25/month |
| Cat-II(A)(i) <50 units, Cat-IV(C) <2kW | ₹25/month |
| All other LT categories | 5 paise per ₹100/day (min ₹150) |
| Service Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| LT Services – Overhead line (any category) | ₹100 |
| LT Services – Underground cable | ₹300 |
| Meter Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| AC Single-Phase Energy Meter | ₹200 |
| AC Three-Phase Energy Meter | ₹500 |
| Trivector Meter | ₹2,500 |
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Application Registration Fee – Agricultural/Domestic | ₹50 |
| Application Registration Fee – Other Categories | ₹100 |
| Changing meter (Single Phase, consumer request) | ₹50 |
| Changing meter (Three Phase, consumer request) | ₹100 |
| Inspection / Supervision charges | ₹100 |
| Urgency charge (Temporary supply) | ₹200 |
| Resealing – Whole Current Meter | ₹25 |
| Resealing – CT Operated / Other Apparatus | ₹100 |
| Plant Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Conventional CPPs (parallel operation) | ₹50/kW/month |
| Renewable Energy Plants (incl. waste heat, MSW, cogen) | ₹25/kW/month |
| Rooftop Solar (net/gross metering) | ₹15/kW/month |
| Co-gen Sugar Mills | ₹25/kW/month |
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