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APSPDCL to provide prepaid smart meters for government services starting June 1
APSPDCL announced on May 15, 2026 that it will roll out prepaid smart meters for government electricity services across nine districts starting June 1. The move aims to reduce pending government dues and improve the financial position of the distribution company, with about 1.17 lakh services targeted (91,306 single-phase and 26,507 three-phase). Some offices already have smart meters installed, and the effort follows central government directions mandating prepaid metering.
Why It Matters
The rollout reflects a broader push toward prepaid metering and could affect government electricity billing and debt recovery, potentially improving efficiency and revenue for the utility.
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APSPDCL announces prepaid smart meters for government services in nine districts
May 15, 2026
APSPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Sivasankar Lotheti announced on May 15, 2026 that prepaid smart meters will be provided to government electricity services across Tirupati, Nellore, Chittoor, Annamayya, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapuram and Sri Sathya Sai districts, with the start of this rollout scheduled for June 1. The decision follows central government directions and aims to reduce the burden of pending electricity dues from government institutions, which total ₹9,507 crore in these nine districts, and to improve the financial position of the power distribution companies. Smart meters have already been installed at several offices. The system is expected to cover about 1.17 lakh services, comprising 91,306 single-phase and 26,507 three-phase connections, distributed across the districts as Nellore 17,067; Tirupati 19,545; Chittoor 14,622; Annamayya 14,346; Kadapa 16,261; Anantapuram 8,422; Sri Sathya Sai 7,002; Kurnool 10,603; Nandyal 9,945.