Commercial consumers will have to take corrective steps on Merc's new KVAH invoice rules

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS). Commercial and industrial areas clients have approved weights of more than 20 kW across Maharashtra to check your electrical system according to the maharashtra -electricity regulatory commission and corrective steps to the implementation of the new CVA invoice rules. This change applies to all low -voltage (LT) consumers across the state. In terms of the new billing system, consumers are now being sent a bill based on the burden (KVAH) instead of only active energy (KVAH). In KVAH invoice, energy consumption both active (actual) and reactive (non-productive)) energy consumption are taken into account. It is important to maintain a high power factor (near 1.0) to avoid high electricity costs. A spokesman for Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited said: “We have actively identified consumers who have not taken corrective steps, and we contact them personally. However, many consumers have made a positive response, but it may take longer in areas such as banks and schools that need internal approval.” Adani -Electricity said that if affirmative measures are not taken, the electricity bill of consumers with a low power factor may increase. In addition, consumers were advised to constantly monitor and maintain the power factor. Apply the Condensator Bank or APFC panels such as PFC equipment (PFC Correction (PFC). The power factor is the ratio of active energy and total weight. Bill units.