The Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana (TSNPDCL) and Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana (TSSPDCL) have petitioned the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) to set an additional surcharge to be levied on open access consumers for financial year (FY) 2017-18. The TSNPDCL and TSSPDCL have proposed an additional surcharge of ₹1.95 (~$0.03)/kVAh.