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Kerala Regulator Rejects Costly Power Purchase Proposals
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) partially approved power purchase proposals, leading to a significant financial reduction. The commission cut the proposed short-term electricity expenditure by 61%. This decision pertains to procurement for March and April 2027.
Kerala Regulator Rejects Costly Power Purchase Proposals
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently partially approved the Kerala State Electricity Board's (KSEB) proposals for short-term electricity procurement. The commission significantly reduced the financial commitment. Originally, KSEB proposed to spend ₹3.36 billion (approximately $35.29 million), but the regulator cut this amount by 61% to ₹1.31 billion (approximately $13.76 million).
This decision follows the rejection of expensive peak-hour power purchases that had been proposed for the months of March and April 2027. The KSERC has thereby substantially reduced the costs for electricity procurement for the specified period, indicating strict control over energy supply expenditures. The partial approval of the proposals underscores the regulator's role in ensuring cost-efficiency in energy provision.
Source: Mercom India
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