EPDCL’s initiatives will emphasize core areas of sustainable living: waste reduction, water conservation, energy savings, and the shift toward renewable energy sources. Additionally, the company will promote the use of energy-efficient appliances certified by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). These initiatives reflect EPDCL’s commitment to not only meet but exceed environmental standards, ensuring that communities across Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, East Godavari, and West Godavari districts can make informed choices to minimize their carbon footprint.

To amplify its message, EPDCL has joined hands with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), the Ministry of Power, and the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) to create a comprehensive communication strategy. This strategy will empower consumers with insights on choosing eco-friendly appliances and sustainable practices in daily life. A highlight of this campaign was the recent unveiling of the Mission LIFE promotional poster by EPDCL, designed by the BEE’s Media Adviser Wing for Southern States and Union Territories. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed officials including Praveen Gupta, Member of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Milind Deora, Secretary of BEE, and senior leaders from the Andhra Pradesh power sector, such as Chandram, Bhaskar, and Kumar Reddy.

“Our commitment to Mission LIFE is unwavering,” stated E. Prudhvi Tej. “We believe these sustainable practices not only conserve resources but also stimulate economic growth and allow us to deliver top-notch power supply across Andhra Pradesh. Together, we can make a lasting impact and lead the way for a more sustainable future.”

EPDCL’s journey with Mission LIFE reflects an inspiring vision of responsible energy distribution and environmental stewardship, paving the way for other power distribution companies across India to follow suit.

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EPDCL’s chairman and managing director, Immadi Prudhvi Tej, stated, “We have initially targeted government connections and will subsequently extend to commercial, industrial, and residential connections. Residential users consuming less than 200 units are exempted from the smart meter requirement.” In a conversation with a correspondent, he disclosed that 30,000 meters have already been set up in the agricultural domain out of a total of 2.5 lakh farmers.

The EPDCL serves 60 lakh connections across its jurisdiction, encompassing the former regions of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, and West Godavari. Among these, only eight lakh meet the criteria for smart meter implementation. The distribution will include 1.09 lakh government consumers, 22,820 industrial consumers, 5.80 lakh commercial consumers, 3.23 lakh residential consumers, and 4,310 HT consumers.

The CMD highlighted that the complete coverage of the jurisdiction will take over a year, especially due to the gradual progress in rural and tribal areas where technical teams may encounter challenges. Consumer feedback has been affirmative, with no opposition reported within the Discom zone. The primary objective of the smart meters, operating akin to a prepaid system, is to diminish the backlog of unpaid bills.

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