Tag: overcharging
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Power Consumers to See Rs0.65/Unit Refund in December Bills
Overview of the Refund Plan Power consumers in Pakistan could see a reduction in their December electricity bills, thanks to a proposed refund of Rs0.65 per unit. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has petitioned the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to approve the adjustment, arguing that distribution companies charged customers more than the…
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Watchdog: Synergy Isn’t the Only Energy Company Overcharging Amid $40 Million Bungle
Overview: A $40 Million Overcharging Bungle The Economic Regulation Authority of Western Australia (ERAWA) has revealed a significant governance lapse at WA’s largest energy retailer, Synergy, that led to about $40 million being charged to customers for non-existent bills since 2009. The episode is described by the watchdog as a serious governance failure with potential…
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WA Energy Debacle: Synergy Overcharging Sparks Governance Reform, Voices Rise on Industry-Wide Risk
Introduction: A $40 Million Toll from a Governance Gap A sweeping probe into Western Australia’s energy sector has spotlighted a serious governance lapse at the state’s biggest retailer, Synergy. The Economic Regulation Authority of WA (ERAWA) confirmed that customers were overcharged by about $40 million since 2009 due to a chain of administrative and governance…