Following
the
advent of power reforms in the country, the Eastern
Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL)
was formed on the 31st of March, 2000, to serve as
a Distribution Company of AP Transco.
APEPDCL
is responsible for undertaking distribution and bulk supply of power in
the operation circles of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, East
and West Godavari districts and 17 Divisions of Coastal Andhra
Pradesh. APEPDCL supplies power to over 35.54 lakh consumers
belonging to different categories through a network consisting of
388 Sub-stations of 33 KV level, 1457 feeders of 11 KV level and more
than 76,722 distribution transformers of different levels. The
Corporate Office and Headquarters of APEPDCL is situated at
Visakhapatnam.
Our Network
Our distribution network
stretches from Srikakulam district in the North of Andhra
Pradesh to West Godavari district in the South.
To know more about APEPDCL and each individual
district click on the links below:
To ensure reliable, efficient and
sufficient power supply to consumers.
To ensure a balanced all-round development of power infrastructure in
all circles of operation.
To ensure
operational efficiency through managerial,
functional autonomy and technological up gradation.
To focus on customer care and customer
service in all spheres of activity, by maintaining
good quality and cost-effectiveness
in power distribution.
Future Plans
Integration of
customer database with GIS for all 29 towns of APEPDCL
for better linkage between customer and network
elements i.e., pole, distribution transformer,
feeder and sub station
HT Metering
Information Management System (MIMS), an in house
application under development for tracking Metering
Installation for HT Consumers
Strengthening transmission and distribution infrastructure
Conducting a
special drive against Electricity Pilferage
APEPDCL is led by a Chairman and Managing
Director, appointed by the Government of Andhra
Pradesh, assisted by a Board of Directors.
For details of individuals occupying a post, click on
the link below.
During its
relatively short period of existence, APEPDCL has many noteworthy
achievements to its credit. Some of them are:
Improving Transmission System Control
Losses
during Transmission and Distribution of power have been significantly
reduced over the years by putting in efforts to improve sub-transmission and distribution
systems. Distribution losses have been lowered to
12.95% since the inception of the DISCOM.
Strengthening Transmission &
Distribution Network
A stretch
of 4,964 Km of 33 KV lines and 30,053 Km of 11 KV lines were
laid as part of several initiatives taken to improve the sub-transmission and distribution network.
An
option for agricultural consumers to have joint distribution
transformers in cases where two or more tube wells are
operating close to each other has also been made available under
the HVDS scheme.
Improved Sales and better Revenue
Control
There
has been a consistent increase in metered power sales from 60.04%
in the year 1999-2000 to 70.86% in the year 2005-06. During
2005-06, APEPDCL took several initiatives to improve its performance.
Revenue collection moved up to Rs.1897 crores in the financial year
2005-06 from Rs.1170 crores in the year 2000. In absolute terms, the revenue
rose from Rs 974.12 crores during the year 2000 to Rs 1911.60 crores in
the year 2005-06.
Profitability
APEPDCL has made a
Profit of Rs. 18.90 crores during the year 2005-06.
A Role Model
APEPDCL has been featured in Business World
Magazine in a list of upcoming power utility companies.
It was ranked 165 in the listing of top 500 companies in
the Indian power sector.
In
the Industry-wise ranking (power sector), APEPDCL has been ranked 21
out of 30 companies engaged in generation, transmission and
distribution of power. APEPDCL also bagged the 8th position amongst the
distribution companies in India.
APEPDCL is the only DISCOM to
record a surplus in its financial results.
Visakhapatnam circle was adjudged the best circle in
the 'Performance Category' by the State Government,
recently.
Segregation of non-agricultural
services from the agricultural feeders which is the brain
child of APEPDCL, has paved way for providing 24-hour
power supply for lighting purposes. This move has aided in quality power
supply during night hours
without any interruptions in the rural sector.
Small capacity distribution transformers
of 15 KVA, 25 KVA, 40 KVA and 63 KVA capacity were installed to bring down the
Low Transmission (LT) losses and improve voltage so as to get optimum
returns on investments.
Promoting Social Causes
APEPDCL
has been
at the forefront in
social welfare activities. It has taken up measures
to ensure empowerment of women in the district
and town levels by engaging with welfare associations
such as DWCRA
and Chaitanya Sravanthi by employing women for
the collection of electricity bills.
A study on subsidy delivery
mechanism in agriculture is being undertaken by a
Lok
Satta
task force in East and West Godavari districts as a
pilot programme.
Customer Care Initiatives
Spot billing introduced to avoid faulty billing.
'Dial 155333' service is
provided round-the-clock for 365 days for redressal
and speedy disposal of complaints through
Electricity Call Centres.
All application procedures made
easy through Customer Service Centres till the Sub-divisional level.
New Service Connections provided within 48 hours.
Bill payments can be made 365
days a year through Computerised Collection Centres,
Commercial Banks, ATMs, 'e-seva' centres
(especially in rural areas) and through
Internet-based payment.
Redressal of complaints on the
spot through 'Vidyuth Sadassulu' and Sub-Station level
meetings at the Municipalities and Mandal level.
APEPDCL believes in free and easy
dissemination of information. To download our Annual Reports click
on the relevant link below. The reports are in PDF format which
require Acrobat Reader to view.
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