Change your sanctioned load
Adding a big appliance, or using less than before? Here's how to change your sanctioned load, and what it does to your demand charge and security deposit.
When
When you change your load
Adding an AC, motor, lift or machinery may mean raising your sanctioned load; if your use drops a lot you can lower it. Load is the maximum kW approved on your meter — not your monthly units.
Cost
What it does to your costs
Raising load increases two things: the monthly demand charge (load × a set rate) and the one-time security deposit. Both are paid on a demand note before the new load goes live. See how demand charge works in this explainer.
How
How to change it
Apply on the company portal
Enter the total load
Pay the demand note
New load activated
Frequently asked questions
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