How is Gujarat Electricity Bill Calculated?
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) sets telescopic residential tariffs for consumers of state DISCOMs and private licensees. For example, if a home in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, or Rajkot consumes 250 units with a 1 kW connected load:
- First 100 units @ ₹3.05 = ₹305.00
- Remaining 150 units (101 to 250) @ ₹3.50 = ₹525.00
- Total Energy Charges: ₹830.00
- Fixed Demand Charges: 1 kW × ₹70 = ₹70.00
- Electricity Duty (15%): (₹830 + ₹70) × 15% = ₹135.00
- FPPPA (Fuel Surcharge Approx ₹2.80/unit): 250 × ₹2.80 = ₹700.00
- Estimated Total Monthly Bill: ₹1,735.00 (Approx ₹1,735)
What is FPPPA in Gujarat Power Bills?
FPPPA (Fuel and Power Purchase Price Adjustment) is a variable component charged per unit consumed. Because power generation costs fluctuate depending on coal and natural gas prices, GUVNL revises FPPPA charges quarterly as approved by GERC.
Gujarat Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)
Electricity supply across Gujarat is managed under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) and Torrent Power:
- DGVCL: Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (Surat, Tapi, Valsad, Navsari, Bharuch, Narmada)
- MGVCL: Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (Vadodara, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar)
- PGVCL: Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (Rajkot, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Kutch, Amreli)
- UGVCL: Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Patan, Banaskantha, Aravalli)
- Torrent Power: Private distribution licensee serving Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat city, and Dahej SEZ