Srinagar, Aug 22: Electrical energy shoppers throughout Jammu and Kashmir will face greater energy payments from September 1 after the Joint Electrical energy Regulatory Fee (JERC) accredited a median 6.83 per cent improve within the retail provide tariff for 2026-27.
The revised tariff has been accredited via JERC Order No. 06 of 2026 dated August 20 and can stay relevant to electrical energy consumption from September 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
For metered home shoppers, the power cost has been mounted at Rs 2.45 per unit for consumption as much as 200 models per thirty days, Rs 4.20 per unit for 201-400 models and Rs 4.60 per unit for consumption above 400 models. The mounted cost has additionally been elevated to Rs 10 per kW per thirty days.
Beneath the earlier tariff, home charges had been Rs 2.30, Rs 4 and Rs 4.35 per unit respectively. This implies the power element has elevated by round 5 to six.5 per cent relying on the consumption slab, whereas the mounted cost has risen by 25 per cent.
BPL shoppers have been protected against the revision. These consuming as much as 30 models per thirty days will proceed to pay Rs 1.40 per unit with a hard and fast cost of Rs 5.
Agricultural shoppers will proceed to obtain subsidised charges. Metered connections as much as 20 HP shall be charged Rs 1.05 per unit, whereas connections above 20 HP will entice Rs 6.30 per unit.
Industrial shoppers may also face greater charges, with single-phase shoppers paying Rs 3.75 per unit as much as 200 models and Rs 5.70 above 200 models, whereas three-phase shoppers pays Rs 6.15 per kVAh.
JERC has accredited an Combination Income Requirement of Rs 5,095.82 crore for JPDCL and Rs 5,179.90 crore for KPDCL. The Fee has additionally factored in Rs 2,420.78 crore in tariff-related subsidy assist dedicated by the J&Okay Authorities.
The revised tariff will come into power from September 1, with the precise affect on particular person payments relying on consumption, client class and sanctioned load.
