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Smart meter users save 78L on July electricity bills
Bhopal: Smart meter users in the state capital collectively saved Rs 78.65 lakh on their July electricity bills under the Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff scheme, the Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company (MKVVCL) said on Monday.
The benefit reached 88,180 consumers in Bhopal alone, out of a total of 1,24,701 across the company's jurisdiction, who together claimed Rs 1.08 crore in rebates.
The rebate, introduced under the new tariff order, offers a 20% discount on electricity consumed between 9 am and 5 pm, excluding any govt subsidy. It applies to eligible consumer categories under specific rules and conditions.
In a media workshop held in the city, MKVVCL deputy chief general manager (City Circle) BBS Parihar said 1,96,026 smart meters were already installed in Bhopal City Circle, adding that "smart meters eliminate manual reading, ensure accurate billing, and help consumers track their power usage in real time."
Parihar explained that with data updating every 15 minutes via the 'Upay' app, consumers can monitor daily, weekly or monthly consumption, predict upcoming bills, and identify wastage. He stressed that billing errors significantly reduced, and power theft prevention improved.
The company installed over 3 lakh smart meters across 16 districts in the past year. "Not a single major glitch was reported," Parihar said, urging more residents to cooperate in installation drives. Officials said the ToD discount is also available to qualifying public water works, street lighting and industrial consumers during off-peak hours.
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