Archive · 26 Jul 2025
SPDCL: Smart Meters Will Not Burden Consumers, Says CMD
The SPDCL is installing smart meters, but some people worry they'll make electricity bills higher.
The company's leader, Santhosa Rao, says these worries are wrong and smart meters will not add costs.
He said they help people monitor their usage, and SPDCL has a helpline to answer questions, encouraging people to ignore rumors.
SPDCL CMD assures smart meters won't burden consumers.
Consumers expressed fears about increased costs.
SPDCL aims to ensure transparency with smart meters.
SPDCL set up a helpline for consumer queries.
CMD urges consumers to ignore rumors about smart meters.
- Who
- SPDCL, consumers, and CMD Santhosa Rao
- What
- SPDCL is installing smart meters.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but addressed concerns.
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To modernize power distribution and provide consumer control.
Consumer Concerns
SPDCL Assurances
Cost Impact
Consumer Concerns
Concerns about increased electricity costs.
SPDCL Assurances
SPDCL asserts smart meters will not increase consumer costs.
- Company
- SPDCL
- CMD
- Santhosa Rao
- Issue
- Smart Meter Installation
- Consumer Concern
- Potential cost increase
- SPDCL Stance
- No added burden
