State Electricity Regulatory Commission approves KSEB’s power purchase proposals, but calls financial burden “excessive”
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved KSEB's short-term power purchase proposals to address peak-hour deficits. However, the commission warned that the high costs could lead to liquidity issues and potential tariff hikes for consumers.
Why it matters
This decision highlights the ongoing tension between meeting immediate energy demands and maintaining financial stability for state-run utility providers.
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday gave its approval for a set of power purchases proposed by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to meet an anticipated power deficit till December, but noted that the financial burden arising from it was “excessive.”
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