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 distribution network stretches from Srikakulam district in the North of Andhra Pradesh to West Godavari district in the South. 

• 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.

• 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.

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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.