Report of Indian Institute of Public Administration ... - Ministry of Power

Andhra Pradesh
The bulk supply trading, which was initially under the control of the
transmission company, was transferred and vested with the DISCOMs, through
the Third Transfer Scheme w.e.f. 10 June 2005.
1.4 Impact of Electricity Regulatory Commission
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has played a
very important role in the successful implementation of power sector reforms
in the State. APERC has not only come up with regular tariff orders annually
on time since 2000-01, but also notified several regulations, codes and
guidelines for effective functioning of the utilities. The proactive role played by
APERC has largely contributed to improved performance by the Utilities both
in operational and customer-care matters. The standards of performance have
been fixed and regulations framed for their implementation.
APERC has introduced the Multi Year Tariff (MYT) framework from 2006-07.
The Commission has been functioning quite independently as there is
practically no interference in its functioning from the State Government.
1.5 Performance of the Utilities
Reform and restructuring has benefited the power sector in Andhra Pradesh, as
all the restructured Utilities have achieved commercial viability in a span of
five years. The company-wise achievements are analysed below:
1.5.1 Generation Company
The capacity additions made by APGENCO under the State sector in the first
six years is 970 MW. During this period, the State has achieved total
generation capacity addition of 3,776 MW from all sources as indicated below:
State Sector (APGENCO) 970 MW
Central Sector 1,686 MW
Private Sector 575 MW
Non-conventional and other sources 545 MW
Total 3,776 MW
APGENCO’s total installed capacity at the end of 2004-05 was 6,581 MW.
Further, the company has taken up projects for addition of 2,123 MW and these
projects are under various stages of implementation.
About 1,500 MW capacity gas-based power stations, executed under private
sector, are in an advanced stage of completion.
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