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Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) Tops Special Category State Utilities in Distribution Utilities Ranking (DUR) Report

UPCL has secured the highest ranking among Special Category State Utilities in the 1st Distribution Utilities Ranking (DUR) Report, with an overall score of 77.1, placing it 1st in its category and 8th overall among all utilities assessed.

Key Achievements:

• Resource Adequacy: 100% – UPCL scored a perfect 100%, demonstrating its strong capacity planning and electricity demand management.
• Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) Achievement: 87.5% – Reflects a high level of compliance with renewable energy procurement targets.
• Consumer Service & Revenue Discipline (CSRD): 81.1% – Shows robust customer service efficiency and financial management.
• Infra Readiness (IR): 67.5% – Highlights well-developed infrastructure for reliable power distribution.
• Demand-Side Response: 65.0% – Indicates effective strategies for balancing power demand.
• Communicable System Metering: 50.0% – Moderate progress in advanced metering implementation.

Comparison with Other State Utilities:

• UPCL narrowly surpassed Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), which had a score of 77.0, ranking 2nd in the category.
• UPCL and Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) were the only utilities to achieve a perfect score in any parameter.

Scope for Improvement:

• Metering Infrastructure & Digitalization: UPCL needs to enhance smart metering adoption for better efficiency.
• Grid Modernization: Further improvements in technology adoption and demand-side management could optimize operations.

UPCL’s top ranking among Special Category State Utilities showcases its strong financial and operational performance, with continued modernization efforts likely to enhance its position in future assessments.