⚡ How to Calculate Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill - Quick Answer
Uttar Pradesh domestic electricity bill 2026 uses a 4-slab progressive tariff. First 150 units are charged at ₹5.50/unit, units 151–300 at ₹6.00/unit, units 301–500 at ₹6.50/unit, and above 500 units at ₹7.00/unit. Your total bill adds a ₹110 fixed charge (urban), ₹20 meter rent, ₹0.15 True-Up per unit, and 5% electricity duty on energy charges. Use the calculator below for an instant result.
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Which DISCOM Serves Your City?
Uttar Pradesh electricity is distributed by five DISCOMs under the UPPCL (Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited) umbrella. All five follow the same UPERC-approved tariff structure for FY 2026–27, so your per-unit rates are the same regardless of which DISCOM you're in - only the fixed charge differs slightly for rural vs urban connections.
PVVNL - Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam
Covers Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar and 14 districts of western UP.
MVVNL - Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam
Serves Lucknow, Ayodhya, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki and 10 districts of central UP.
PuVVNL - Poorvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam
Covers Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Bhadohi and 12 districts of eastern UP.
DVVNL - Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam
Covers Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Etawah, Mainpuri, Firozabad and 11 districts of southern UP. Kanpur city is served by its subsidiary KESCO.
KESCO - Kanpur Electricity Supply Company
A DVVNL subsidiary that exclusively serves Kanpur city, India's largest leather and textile industrial hub in UP.
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Tariff Rates 2026 - UPPCL
These rates are approved by UPERC (Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission) and apply across PVVNL, MVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL and KESCO for the financial year 2026–27.
🏠 Domestic Consumer Slab Rates - 2026
| Units Consumed per Month (kWh) | Rate per Unit (₹/kWh) | Slab Amount (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 150 units | ₹5.50 / unit | Max ₹825 for this slab |
| 151 – 300 units | ₹6.00 / unit | Max ₹900 for this slab |
| 301 – 500 units | ₹6.50 / unit | Max ₹1,300 for this slab |
| Above 500 units | ₹7.00 / unit | Unlimited - highest slab |
📋 Additional Charges - Domestic 2026
| Charge Type | Rate / Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Monthly Charge (Urban) | ₹110 / month | For city/town connections |
| Fixed Monthly Charge (Rural) | ₹75 / month | For village connections |
| Meter Rent | ₹20 / month | For standard single-phase meter |
| True-Up / FPPAS (Fuel Surcharge) | ₹0.15 / unit | Applied on all units consumed |
| Electricity Duty | 5% on energy + fixed charges | State tax - levied on energy + fixed component |
🏢 Commercial Consumer Slab Rates - 2026
| Units Consumed per Month (kWh) | Rate per Unit (₹/kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 300 units | ₹7.50 / unit |
| Above 300 units | ₹8.40 / unit |
Commercial (LMV-2) fixed charge: ₹330/kW of sanctioned load - shown here as an equivalent flat ₹150/month for a typical 1 kW shop connection. Meter rent: ₹20/month. True-up/FPPAS: ₹0.15/unit. Electricity duty: 5%.
How to Calculate Your Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill
Understanding how your bijli bill is calculated helps you verify your bill and identify overcharges. Here's the exact method UPPCL uses.
Read Your Meter
Note down the current meter reading. Subtract the previous month's reading to find units consumed. Your electricity bill also shows this directly as "Units Consumed" in kWh.
Apply Slab Rates (Telescopic)
Split your consumption across the 4 slabs. First 150 units × ₹5.50 = ₹825. Next 150 × ₹6.00 = ₹900. Next 200 × ₹6.50 = ₹1,300. Remaining units × ₹7.00. Add all slab amounts.
Calculate Electricity Duty
Electricity Duty = 5% of your total energy charges (slab amount only, not on fixed charges). This is a state government tax collected through your electricity bill.
Add True-Up / FPPAS Charges
True-Up (Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge) = ₹0.15 × total units consumed. It compensates UPPCL for fuel cost variations and is revised periodically by UPERC.
Add Fixed Charges & Meter Rent
Fixed Charge = ₹110/month (urban) or ₹75/month (rural). Meter Rent = ₹20 per month. These are flat charges regardless of how many units you consume.
Sum = Total Bill
Total Bill = Energy Charges + Electricity Duty + True-Up/FPPAS + Fixed Charge + Meter Rent. Check this against what's printed on your UPPCL bill for accuracy.
Electricity Bill Examples for Common Usage Levels
See exactly how much you'd pay in Uttar Pradesh for different consumption levels - calculated using 2026 UPPCL domestic (urban) tariffs.
Duty: ₹13.75
True-Up: ₹7.50 + Fixed: ₹130
Duty: ₹27.50
True-Up: ₹15 + Fixed: ₹130
Duty: ₹41.25
True-Up: ₹22.50 + Fixed: ₹130
Duty: ₹56.25
True-Up: ₹30 + Fixed: ₹130
Duty: ₹86.25
True-Up: ₹45 + Fixed: ₹130
Duty: ₹118.75
True-Up: ₹60 + Fixed: ₹130
Duty: ₹151.25
True-Up: ₹75 + Fixed: ₹130
Duty: ₹221.25
True-Up: ₹105 + Fixed: ₹130
⚠️ Approximate estimates based on official UPPCL 2026 domestic (urban) tariffs. Actual bills may vary slightly due to UPERC order revisions, rural fixed-charge differences, or local surcharges.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Uttar Pradesh's Slab Tariff System
The progressive slab model has clear benefits for low-income households but can feel punishing for families that cross into higher slabs during summers.
✅ Advantages of the Slab System
- Households consuming under 150 units pay a single flat rate of ₹5.50/unit, keeping the bill simple to predict for low and moderate users.
- Progressive billing encourages conservation - the more you save, the lower your effective per-unit rate stays.
- Each slab is charged independently (telescopic billing), so crossing into a higher slab doesn't retroactively increase charges on earlier units.
- The structure is transparent and easy to audit - your bill shows a clear slab-wise breakdown.
- Uttar Pradesh has one of the lowest starting slab rates among northern Indian states, benefiting budget households.
- UPERC reviews and adjusts the True-Up/FPPAS surcharge periodically, so consumers benefit when fuel costs drop.
⚠️ Disadvantages & Limitations
- Uttar Pradesh summers can easily push consumption above 500 units (ACs, coolers), landing households in the highest ₹6.50 slab.
- Fixed charges (₹110 urban / ₹75 rural) and meter rent (₹20) are collected regardless of consumption, which feels unfair during months with very low usage.
- True-Up/FPPAS rate of ₹0.15/unit is revised without much consumer notice, causing unexpected bill increases.
- Electricity Duty (5%) adds directly to the cost, essentially making consumers pay a tax on their energy bills.
- There's no differential peak/off-peak pricing, so consumers can't reduce bills by shifting load to cheaper hours.
- Rural consumers in remote areas may face voltage fluctuations and frequent outages that damage appliances, indirectly increasing electricity costs.
20 Proven Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Bill in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh's hot, humid summers and harsh power-cut cycles make electricity bills shoot up, especially from ACs, coolers, and inverter charging. These practical tips are tailored to the UP climate and lifestyle.
Use Ceiling Fans & Air Coolers Smartly
A ceiling fan uses 50–75 watts versus 1,500–2,000 watts for a 1.5-ton AC. In UP's humid summers, air coolers (250–300 watts) combined with cross-ventilation are far cheaper than running AC all day - cutting your bill by 50–60%.
Switch to 5-Star Appliances
A 5-star AC uses up to 25–30% less electricity than a 2-star equivalent. BEE star ratings ensure you know the real consumption. When replacing old appliances, always check the energy label.
Replace All Bulbs with LED
LEDs use just 8–10 watts versus 40–60 watts for incandescent bulbs. If you replace 10 bulbs in your home with LEDs, you'll save roughly 300–400 units annually in Uttar Pradesh.
Go Solar Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
UP receives 5.0–5.5 kWh/m²/day of solar irradiance - moderate but still viable. A 3kW rooftop solar system can generate 10–12 units/day, and the PM Surya Ghar subsidy (up to ₹78,000) makes payback periods just 4–6 years.
Install Roof Insulation
UP's flat concrete rooftops absorb intense heat during May–June. Adding a false ceiling with rock wool or foam insulation can reduce indoor temperatures by 3–5°C, cutting AC or cooler usage significantly.
Shift Heavy Appliances to Off-Peak Hours
Run washing machines, geysers, and dishwashers in the evening or night (after 10 pm). It reduces simultaneous load in your home, helps avoid voltage drops common in UP, and prevents your circuit from tripping during peak hours.
Stop Phantom Load (Standby Power)
TVs, set-top boxes, chargers, and microwaves left plugged in keep drawing power even when idle. In a typical Indian home, standby power wastes 50–100 units per year. Use switchable power strips.
Set AC at 24°C, Not 18°C
Every 1°C increase in AC temperature setting saves roughly 6% electricity. Setting your AC at 24°C instead of 18°C can save 30–40% on cooling costs - BEE recommends 24°C as the national standard.
Use Reflective Window Film
West and south-facing windows bring in intense heat during UP afternoons. Metallic reflective films cut solar heat gain by 70–80%, keeping rooms cooler and reducing cooler or AC load.
Use Solar Water Heaters
Electric geysers are the biggest electricity guzzlers after ACs in UP's cold winters. A 100-litre solar water heater costs ₹15,000–₹25,000 but saves 200–400 units annually, paying for itself in 3–4 years.
Size Your Inverter/UPS Correctly
UP still sees scheduled power cuts in many rural and semi-urban areas. Oversized inverters draw more charging current than needed. Match your inverter VA rating to your actual essential load - fans, lights, and a fridge - to avoid wasted charging units.
Track Monthly Consumption
Read your meter every week, not just when the bill arrives. Spotting a spike early lets you investigate - a refrigerator compressor fault or a geyser left on can quietly add 100+ units in a month.
Clean AC & Cooler Filters Monthly
A dust-clogged AC filter forces the compressor to work harder, raising consumption by up to 15%. In UP's dusty pre-monsoon months (April–June), clean filters every 2–3 weeks for both AC and desert coolers.
Upgrade to a BLDC Ceiling Fan
A BLDC fan uses just 28–35 watts against 75 watts for an ordinary fan - nearly 50% less. With most UP homes running 4–6 fans for most of the day, switching just 2–3 fans to BLDC can save 15–20 units a month.
Use Timers for Submersible/Motor Pumps
Many UP households run a submersible pump daily to fill overhead tanks. A dry-running pump (after the tank is full) wastes electricity and damages the motor. A simple timer switch or float valve avoids both.
Defrost Your Fridge Regularly
Frost buildup on the freezer coil forces the compressor to run longer, increasing consumption by up to 30%. Defrost every 4–6 weeks and keep the fridge away from direct sunlight or the kitchen stove.
Get Old Wiring & Earthing Checked
Many older homes in UP's smaller towns still have aging wiring. Loose joints and poor earthing cause line losses of 5–8% and are a fire risk. A one-time electrician check every few years pays for itself.
Maximise Cross-Ventilation at Night
UP's night temperatures drop noticeably even in peak summer. Opening windows on opposite sides of the house after 9–10 pm lets natural airflow cool rooms, cutting the hours you need to run AC or coolers.
Batch Your Cooking & Appliance Use
Combine multiple dishes into a single microwave/induction session instead of reheating repeatedly. Batch cooking, along with pressure cooking (which uses less energy than open-pan cooking), can meaningfully cut kitchen electricity use.
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
Uttar Pradesh's electricity sector has gone through significant changes over the past two decades. The state government unbundled the erstwhile UPSEB into the UPPCL (Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited) holding company, which oversees five distribution subsidiaries - PVVNL, MVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL, and KESCO (Kanpur) - to improve regional service quality. As of 2026, all five DISCOMs operate under a single unified domestic tariff approved by UPERC.
Understanding UPERC and How Tariffs Are Set
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) is the state regulator that approves all electricity tariffs. Every year, UPPCL submits an Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) petition to UPERC, justifying its cost structure and proposed rate revisions. UPERC holds public hearings before issuing its final tariff order. The rates in this calculator reflect the most recent UPERC Tariff Order effective for FY 2026–27.
The True-Up charge (also called FPPAS - Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge) is separately notified by UPERC and can change periodically. It directly reflects fuel and power purchase costs - coal, gas, and short-term power purchase. When national fuel prices rise, the True-Up surcharge goes up. In 2026, the domestic True-Up rate stands at approximately ₹0.15 per unit.
Why Uttar Pradesh Bills Spike in May–June
The intense Uttar Pradesh summer (April to July) regularly pushes household consumption well above 500 units/month. A single 1.5-ton air conditioner running 8 hours a day consumes approximately 360 units a month by itself. Add lighting, refrigerator, TV, and water pump - and many households in Noida, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, or Kanpur cross 600–800 units in peak months, landing in the ₹6.50/unit slab. This is why monitoring usage and shifting to more efficient cooling (BLDC fans, insulation, air coolers) makes such a large financial difference in Uttar Pradesh specifically.
UP's Free Electricity / Subsidy Schemes - What You Need to Know
Uttar Pradesh runs a heavily subsidised "lifeline" category for low-consumption domestic users: rural lifeline consumers using up to 100 units/month with a 1 kW load pay a steeply discounted rate, and BPL (Below Poverty Line) cardholders receive an even lower flat rate of roughly ₹3.00/unit for the first 100 units. These schemes are not automatically applied - eligible households must register the correct consumer category (LMV-1 Rural Lifeline or BPL) with their local DISCOM.
How to Check Your Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill Online
Each DISCOM shares the common UPPCL billing backbone for online viewing and payment. You can check and pay your bill at uppcl.org, the official UPPCL mobile app, or DISCOM-specific portals - pvvnl.org (West UP), mvvnl.in (Central UP), and similar portals for PuVVNL, DVVNL, and KESCO. You need your 10-digit or 12-digit Consumer Account Number (Account ID) printed on your current bill. You can also pay through BHIM, PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, and the Bajaj Pay BBPS platform.
Net Metering for Solar Users in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has a functioning net metering policy for rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Consumers who install solar panels can export surplus electricity back to the grid and get credit at the applicable tariff rate. UP receives moderate but usable solar irradiance (5.0–5.5 kWh/m²/day), so a well-sized rooftop system can meaningfully reduce - though rarely fully eliminate - your monthly bill, especially in summer when both consumption and solar generation are high. UPPCL has a separate Net Metering application process available through your local sub-division office or the UPPCL portal.
Frequently Asked Questions - Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill 2026
Answers to the most searched electricity billing questions from Uttar Pradesh consumers, covering tariffs, DISCOMs, billing disputes, solar, and more.
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The most frequently asked follow-up questions from Google Search users about Uttar Pradesh electricity billing, answered with precision.
State-Wise Electricity Bill Calculators
Latest 2026 tariffs - pick your state for an accurate estimate
Each Indian state has its own electricity regulator and tariff slab structure. Our calculators are built from official tariff orders - not guesswork. Select your state below for an instant, slab-wise bill estimate.
Uttar Pradesh vs Other States - Electricity Bill Comparison
See how your Uttar Pradesh electricity bill stacks up against Rajasthan, Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra and Gujarat at the same consumption level. All calculations use each state's official 2026 domestic tariff slabs.
Live State-by-State Bill Comparison
Adjust units consumed below - all 6 states update instantly
| State | Starting Rate | Top Slab Rate | Fixed Charge | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Uttar Pradesh | ₹5.50/unit | ₹7.00 (>500u) | ₹110/mo | Telescopic, 4-slab tariff |
| 🏜️ Rajasthan | ₹4.25/unit | ₹9.50 (>400u) | ₹50/mo | Higher top slab, 4-slab structure |
| 🔌 Bihar | ₹4.60/unit | ₹7.00 (>400u) | ₹50/mo | Similar structure to Uttar Pradesh |
| 🏙️ Delhi | ₹3.00/unit | ₹8.00 (>400u) | ₹20/mo | Heavy subsidies apply; low base |
| 🌊 Maharashtra | ₹3.72/unit | ₹11.00 (>500u) | ₹100/mo | High top slab, high fixed charge |
| 🦁 Gujarat | ₹4.00/unit | ₹8.00 (>300u) | ₹55/mo | Moderate; DGVCL/PGVCL rates |
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill Calculator – How It Works
Everything you need to know - from inputs to slab math to final bill
About the Calculator
This tool calculates your Uttar Pradesh bijli bill using the official UPERC (Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission) tariff slabs for FY 2026–27. It covers all five UPPCL distribution utilities - PVVNL, MVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL, and KESCO - which follow an identical unified tariff structure.
Unlike generic calculators, every charge component is computed separately: energy charges slab-by-slab, electricity duty on the energy component only, True-Up on all units, and flat fixed charges. This matches exactly how UPPCL bills are generated.
- Telescopic slab billing - each unit priced at its own slab rate
- Covers domestic and commercial connection types
- Editable slab rates - test custom tariff scenarios
- Visual charts for slab cost breakdown and multi-unit comparison
- Works offline after first load - no server calls during calculation
Why UPERC Tariff, Not Estimated Rates
Many online calculators use rounded or outdated per-unit figures. This calculator uses the current domestic slab structure - ₹5.50, ₹6.00, ₹6.50, and ₹7.00 per unit across four slabs - kept up to date as tariff orders are revised.
True-Up/FPPAS (₹0.15/unit) and Electricity Duty (5% on energy charges) are separately applied, as they appear on your actual bill. This gives you an estimate accurate to within 2–4% of your real UPPCL bill - far more precise than flat per-unit calculators.
Last verified: · Source: UPERC Tariff Order 2025–26
How to Use the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill Calculator
What Are Slabs in Electricity Billing?
Electricity slabs are consumption ranges, each with a fixed per-unit rate. Uttar Pradesh uses a telescopic slab system - meaning each slab rate applies only to units within that range. Your total consumption is never multiplied by a single rate.
This system still benefits moderate users. A family using 80 units stays in the ₹5.50 slab entirely. A household using 350 units pays ₹5.50 for the first 150, ₹6.00 for the next 150, and ₹6.50 for the remaining 50 - not ₹6.50 across all 350 units.
The financial implication is significant: crossing a slab threshold costs only the marginal rate, not a blanket increase. This is why staying just below key thresholds (100, 200, 400 units) matters for your bill.
Uttar Pradesh 2026 Slab Structure (Visual)
Bar widths show relative rate - not unit count. Each slab is billed independently.
Example: How a 250-Unit Uttar Pradesh Bill Is Calculated
Here's a step-by-step breakdown for a domestic consumer who used 250 units in June 2026 in Noida (PVVNL circle).
⚠️ Minor rounding differences (±₹2–5) may appear on your actual UPPCL bill due to billing system precision.
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Why Use This Calculator Over Others
Official Tariff Data
Built directly from UPERC's 2025–26 tariff order. Not estimates - actual approved rates with correct slab boundaries.
Fully Editable Slabs
Change any rate, add slabs, or adjust fixed charges to model future tariff hikes or compare different scenarios.
Rich Visual Charts
Pie, bar, and line charts show your bill composition and how costs change across consumption levels - not just a number.
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Works perfectly on all screen sizes. No app download, no login, no ads - just fast, clean calculation on any device.
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Everything runs in your browser. No units data is sent to any server. Your usage figures stay completely private.
Regularly Updated
Tariff data is reviewed with every UPERC order. True-Up/FPPAS revisions, new slab announcements, and duty revisions are tracked and applied.
Important Note
This calculator provides an estimated bill based on the official UPERC 2026–27 tariff slabs. Actual bills issued by PVVNL, MVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL, and KESCO may differ slightly due to billing cycle rounding, mid-year True-Up/FPPAS revisions, applicable subsidies (such as the rural lifeline or BPL category), security deposit adjustments, arrears, or any special notifications issued after this page's last update.
Always treat this calculator's output as a close estimate - not an official bill. For billing disputes, exact charges, or subsidy claims, contact your DISCOM office directly or visit the official portal: uppcl.org (PVVNL) · pvvnl.org · mvvnl.in.
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill - Answered in Seconds
Direct answers to the most searched questions about Uttar Pradesh electricity tariff, DISCOMs, and billing. Optimised for quick reference and voice search.
As of 2026, Uttar Pradesh domestic tariff has 4 slabs:
| Consumption | Rate (₹/unit) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 150 units | ₹5.50 |
| 151 – 300 units | ₹6.00 |
| 301 – 500 units | ₹6.50 |
| Above 500 units | ₹7.00 |
Applies to all five UPPCL DISCOMs.
Formula: Total Bill = Energy Charges + Electricity Duty (5%) + True-Up/FPPAS (₹0.15 × units) + Fixed Charge (₹110 urban) + Meter Rent (₹20)
▸ 150u × ₹5.50 = ₹825
▸ 50u × ₹6.00 = ₹300
▸ Energy total = ₹1,125
▸ Duty (5%) = ₹56.25 | True-Up = ₹30
▸ Fixed + Meter = ₹130
▸ Total ≈ ₹1,341
True-Up = Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS). Currently ₹0.15 per unit. Added to all units consumed. Covers UPPCL's fuel and power purchase cost fluctuations (coal, gas, short-term power purchase). Reviewed by UPERC periodically. Not subject to electricity duty. On a 200-unit bill, the True-Up/FPPAS surcharge adds ₹30.
Electricity Duty = 5% of energy charges (slab amount only). It is a state government levy, not GST. Applied on the energy charge subtotal - not on True-Up, fixed charge, or meter rent. Collected by UPPCL on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh government.
Covers: Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Moradabad, Saharanpur
Covers: Lucknow, Ayodhya, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki
Covers: Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Bhadohi
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Consumer Rights & How to File a Complaint
Under the Electricity Act 2003 and UPERC regulations, Uttar Pradesh electricity consumers have legally enforceable rights. If your bill seems wrong, you have a clear escalation path.
Step 1: Contact Your DISCOM
Call the DISCOM helpline or visit your local sub-division office. PVVNL: 1800-180-6565. MVVNL: 1800-180-6127. PuVVNL: 1800-180-6551. Explain your billing issue - they are required to respond within 15 days under UPERC norms.
Step 2: Consumer Grievance Forum
If DISCOM resolution is unsatisfactory, file a complaint with the DISCOM's Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF). These are mandated under Electricity Act 2003. You can file online at uppcl.org or in person.
Step 3: UPERC Ombudsman
If CGRF fails, escalate to the UPERC-appointed Electricity Ombudsman. You can file a petition at upenergy.in. The Ombudsman can order bill corrections, refunds, and penalties against the DISCOM for unjust billing.
Your Key Rights as a Uttar Pradesh Electricity Consumer
Solar Rooftop & Net Metering in Uttar Pradesh - Complete 2026 Guide
Uttar Pradesh is India's solar capital with 300+ sunny days. Net metering can reduce your bijli bill to near-zero. Here's everything the official UPERC net metering order means for your household.
How Net Metering Works in Uttar Pradesh
When your rooftop solar system produces more electricity than you consume, the surplus units are exported to the DISCOM grid. These exported units are credited to your bill at the UPERC-notified export rate. Your monthly bill = Units consumed from grid × tariff rate minus export credit.
Under PVVNL's 2025 net metering revision, domestic consumers now receive ₹3.26/unit under net metering and ₹3.65/unit under net billing for exported solar units - an increase of approximately 20–25% from previous rates.
Net Metering Quick Facts - Uttar Pradesh 2026
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Tariff Revision History (2019–2026)
UPERC revises tariffs annually through its Tariff Order process. Here's how Uttar Pradesh's domestic electricity rates have evolved - and what's changed in your recent bills.
Smart Meters & Prepaid Electricity in Uttar Pradesh - What You Need to Know
Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Uttar Pradesh is rolling out smart prepaid meters across Noida, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra and Kanpur. Here's how it changes your billing.
📟 What is a Smart Prepaid Meter?
A smart prepaid meter works like a mobile recharge - you top up before you consume. When your balance runs low, you receive an SMS alert. No more bill shock, no due dates to remember, and no disconnection for non-payment. The meter automatically cuts supply when balance reaches zero.
The same UPERC tariff slabs apply to prepaid meters - there is no separate "prepaid rate." However, the billing cycle changes from monthly to real-time, and you can track consumption daily via the DISCOM app.
Benefits of Smart Meters for Consumers
- Daily or hourly consumption visibility via app
- No estimated billing - only actual readings
- Instant low-balance SMS alerts
- Eliminates meter reading visits
- Faster fault detection by DISCOM
📍 Rollout Status in Uttar Pradesh (2026)
PVVNL has installed smart meters across large portions of Noida and Ghaziabad. MVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL and KESCO are in phased rollout across Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra and Kanpur urban areas. Rural areas are expected to see smart meter installation by 2027–28 under central RDSS funding. Check your DISCOM portal to see if your area is in the current phase.
Rural vs Urban Electricity Billing in Uttar Pradesh
Many Uttar Pradesh consumers wonder if they're paying different rates based on whether they live in a city or village. Here's the definitive answer.
Surprising Uttar Pradesh Electricity Facts (That Affect Your Bill)
These statistics explain why Uttar Pradesh consumers face unique billing patterns - especially in summer - and what's driving the state's growing rooftop solar adoption.
🔥 Shareable Fact: Uttar Pradesh vs Delhi - The Summer Bill Shock
A Delhi household using 400 units in July pays approximately ₹1,800 (with heavy government subsidies). The same 400-unit Noida household under UPERC tariff pays approximately ₹2,293 - about 27% more. This difference is one of several factors driving interest in rooftop solar adoption in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Bijli Bill - Expert Guides & Insights
Go beyond the calculator. Our expert blog covers everything about Uttar Pradesh electricity billing - tariff history, saving strategies, DISCOM comparisons, and step-by-step guides for Noida, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra and Kanpur consumers.
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Bill Calculator 2026 - Complete Guide to UPERC Tariff, Slabs, True-Up & How to Reduce Your Bijli Bill
Everything you need to know about your Uttar Pradesh bijli bill in one place. We break down the UPERC 2026–27 tariff slab structure, explain how True-Up, fixed charges and electricity duty are calculated, compare PVVNL vs MVVNL vs PuVVNL vs DVVNL vs KESCO, and give you 15 proven strategies to cut your monthly bill - especially during peak summer months in Noida, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra and Kanpur.
How to Calculate Your Uttar Pradesh Bijli Bill Step-by-Step
Manual slab-by-slab calculation with worked examples for 100, 200, 300 & 500 units.
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About This Calculator - Accuracy & Data Sources
This Uttar Pradesh electricity bill calculator is maintained by electricbillcalculate.in, a platform built to help Indian households understand and estimate their electricity bills. Tariff data is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect current published consumer rates.
The current rates (₹5.50 – ₹7.00/unit for domestic consumers) apply to all five distribution utilities: PVVNL, MVVNL, PuVVNL, DVVNL, and KESCO. We recommend cross-checking the latest figures against your official UPPCL bill, as tariff orders are revised periodically.
🔗 Official Resources & Regulatory Links
Our editorial team researches and verifies Indian state electricity tariffs directly from regulatory commission (ERC) orders and DISCOM tariff schedules, updating each calculator whenever a new tariff order, True-Up/FPPAS revision, or government subsidy scheme is notified.
About our editorial process →⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only. Your actual DISCOM bill may vary due to local surcharges, connection-specific charges, or tariff revisions not yet incorporated. Always verify with your DISCOM at uppcl.org (PVVNL), pvvnl.org (MVVNL), or mvvnl.in (PuVVNL).
Noida & West UP Electricity Bill Calculator 2026 - PVVNL Tariff
Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut and surrounding districts of western Uttar Pradesh are served by PVVNL - Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited. PVVNL follows the unified UPERC FY 2026–27 tariff for all domestic consumers.
⚡ Noida (PVVNL) Unit Rate 2026
- 🟢 0–150 units: ₹5.50/unit
- 🟡 151–300 units: ₹6.00/unit
- 🟠 301–500 units: ₹6.50/unit
- 🔴 Above 500 units: ₹7.00/unit
📍 Districts Under PVVNL
Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Shamli, Rampur, Bijnor. Pay online at uppcl.org or the official UPPCL app.
💡 Noida Summer Bill Tip
In peak summer (May–June), Noida and Ghaziabad households easily cross 500 units with AC use. At ₹7.00/unit beyond 500 units, keep AC at 24°C and use ceiling fans alongside it to stay in the ₹6.50 slab.
Lucknow & Central UP Electricity Bill Calculator 2026 - MVVNL Tariff
Lucknow and central Uttar Pradesh districts are served by MVVNL - Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited. The tariff structure is identical to the UPERC-unified rate applicable across all five UPPCL utilities. Check your bill or pay online at mvvnl.in.
⚡ Lucknow (MVVNL) Unit Rate 2026
- 🟢 0–150 units: ₹5.50/unit
- 🟡 151–300 units: ₹6.00/unit
- 🟠 301–500 units: ₹6.50/unit
- 🔴 Above 500 units: ₹7.00/unit
📍 Districts Under MVVNL
Lucknow, Ayodhya, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh (UP), Amethi. Also see the main UP electricity bill calculator for the full state breakdown.
☀️ Solar Opportunity in Lucknow
Lucknow receives moderate but usable solar irradiance year-round. A 3 kW rooftop solar system can offset 250–300 units/month, meaningfully reducing your MVVNL bill via net metering under PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
Varanasi & East UP Electricity Bill Calculator 2026 - PuVVNL Tariff
Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and eastern Uttar Pradesh are served by PuVVNL - Poorvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited. PuVVNL consumers follow the same UPERC unified domestic tariff. Pay bills or raise complaints at uppcl.org.
⚡ Varanasi/Gorakhpur Unit Rate 2026
- 🟢 0–150 units: ₹5.50/unit
- 🟡 151–300 units: ₹6.00/unit
- 🟠 301–500 units: ₹6.50/unit
- 🔴 Above 500 units: ₹7.00/unit
📍 Districts Under PuVVNL
Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Ghazipur, Basti, Deoria, Mau, Ballia. Helpline: 1912 (UPPCL central helpline).
🏭 Prayagraj Industrial Consumers
Prayagraj and Varanasi's industrial zone consumers (HT connections above a defined load threshold) are billed under PuVVNL's industrial tariff with a Demand Charge component. Domestic consumers follow the standard 4-slab residential rate shown above.
Agra & South UP Electricity Bill Calculator 2026 - DVVNL Tariff
Agra, Mathura, Aligarh and southern Uttar Pradesh are served by DVVNL - Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited. DVVNL consumers follow the same UPERC unified domestic tariff as the rest of the state.
⚡ Agra/Mathura Unit Rate 2026
- 🟢 0–150 units: ₹5.50/unit
- 🟡 151–300 units: ₹6.00/unit
- 🟠 301–500 units: ₹6.50/unit
- 🔴 Above 500 units: ₹7.00/unit
📍 Districts Under DVVNL
Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Etawah, Mainpuri, Firozabad, Etah, Hathras, Kasganj, Auraiya. Kanpur city itself is served separately by KESCO.
🏛️ Tourism & Heritage Load
Agra's heritage and hospitality sector (hotels near the Taj Mahal) draws commercial tariffs, while residential areas across the DVVNL circle follow the standard domestic slabs shown above.
Kanpur Electricity Bill Calculator 2026 - KESCO Tariff
Kanpur city is served exclusively by KESCO - Kanpur Electricity Supply Company, a DVVNL subsidiary. KESCO follows the same UPERC unified domestic tariff applicable across Uttar Pradesh.
⚡ Kanpur (KESCO) Unit Rate 2026
- 🟢 0–150 units: ₹5.50/unit
- 🟡 151–300 units: ₹6.00/unit
- 🟠 301–500 units: ₹6.50/unit
- 🔴 Above 500 units: ₹7.00/unit
📍 Coverage Area
KESCO covers Kanpur city limits only - surrounding rural Kanpur Dehat falls under DVVNL. Pay online at uppcl.org.
🏭 Kanpur Industrial Load
Kanpur's leather and textile industrial units (HT connections) are billed under KESCO's industrial tariff with a Demand Charge component. Domestic consumers in Kanpur follow the standard 4-slab residential rate shown above.
All 75 Districts of Uttar Pradesh - DISCOM Coverage & Current Tariff
Every UP district, its power distribution company, and the 2026 domestic unit rate that applies
Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts spread across five UPPCL distribution companies - PVVNL (14 districts, west), DVVNL (20 districts + Kanpur city via KESCO, south), MVVNL (19 districts, central), and PuVVNL (21 districts, east). Whichever district you live in, the current domestic tariff is the same UPERC-unified 2026–27 rate: ₹5.50/unit (0–150), ₹6.00/unit (151–300), ₹6.50/unit (301–500), ₹7.00/unit (above 500), plus fixed charges, True-Up/FPPAS and 5% electricity duty. Use the table below to find your district's DISCOM and official payment portal.
| # | District | DISCOM | Current Domestic Rate | Pay Bill Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌾 PVVNL - Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (West UP, 14 districts) | ||||
| 1 | Meerut | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 2 | Baghpat | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 3 | Ghaziabad | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 4 | Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 5 | Bulandshahr | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 6 | Hapur | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 7 | Muzaffarnagar | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 8 | Saharanpur | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 9 | Shamli | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 10 | Bijnor | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 11 | Moradabad | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 12 | Sambhal | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 13 | Amroha (J.P. Nagar) | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 14 | Rampur | PVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | pvvnl.org |
| 🏛️ MVVNL - Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (Central UP, 19 districts) | ||||
| 15 | Lucknow | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 16 | Ayodhya | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 17 | Bareilly | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 18 | Sitapur | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 19 | Hardoi | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 20 | Unnao | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 21 | Rae Bareli | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 22 | Barabanki | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 23 | Sultanpur | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 24 | Amethi | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 25 | Ambedkar Nagar | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 26 | Bahraich | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 27 | Shravasti | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 28 | Balrampur | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 29 | Gonda | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 30 | Budaun | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 31 | Pilibhit | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 32 | Shahjahanpur | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 33 | Lakhimpur Kheri | MVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | mvvnl.in |
| 🌇 PuVVNL - Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (East UP, 21 districts) | ||||
| 34 | Varanasi | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 35 | Prayagraj | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 36 | Gorakhpur | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 37 | Jaunpur | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 38 | Azamgarh | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 39 | Mirzapur | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 40 | Bhadohi | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 41 | Ghazipur | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 42 | Basti | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 43 | Deoria | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 44 | Mau | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 45 | Ballia | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 46 | Kushinagar | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 47 | Maharajganj | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 48 | Sant Kabir Nagar | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 49 | Siddharthnagar | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 50 | Kaushambi | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 51 | Pratapgarh | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 52 | Fatehpur | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 53 | Sonbhadra | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 54 | Chandauli | PuVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 🕌 DVVNL - Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (South UP, 20 districts + Kanpur city) | ||||
| 55 | Agra | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 56 | Mathura | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 57 | Aligarh | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 58 | Hathras | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 59 | Firozabad | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 60 | Mainpuri | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 61 | Etah | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 62 | Kasganj | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 63 | Etawah | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 64 | Farrukhabad | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 65 | Kannauj | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 66 | Auraiya | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 67 | Jalaun | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 68 | Jhansi | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 69 | Lalitpur | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 70 | Hamirpur | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 71 | Mahoba | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 72 | Banda | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 73 | Chitrakoot | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 74 | Kanpur Dehat | DVVNL | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
| 75 | Kanpur Nagar (Kanpur city) | KESCO | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit | uppcl.org |
Note: The unit rate is identical across all districts because UPERC sets one unified domestic tariff for the entire state. What differs by district is only the DISCOM you pay through and its local helpline/portal. Don't see your district's name spelled the way you expected? Some districts have been renamed in recent years - e.g. Prayagraj (Allahabad), Ayodhya (Faizabad), Kasganj (Kanshiram Nagar), Amroha (J.P. Nagar), Sambhal (Bhim Nagar), and Hapur (Panchsheel Nagar).
उत्तर प्रदेश बिजली बिल कैलकुलेटर 2026 - UPERC टैरिफ
उत्तर प्रदेश में घरेलू बिजली उपभोक्ताओं के लिए UPERC (उत्तर प्रदेश विद्युत नियामक आयोग) ने वित्तीय वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए एक समान 4-स्लैब टैरिफ निर्धारित किया है, जो सभी पाँच UPPCL डिस्कॉम - PVVNL (पश्चिमी यूपी), MVVNL (मध्य यूपी), PuVVNL (पूर्वी यूपी), DVVNL (दक्षिणी यूपी) और KESCO (कानपुर) - पर लागू होता है।
इसके अलावा आपके बिल में फिक्स्ड चार्ज ₹110/माह (शहरी) या ₹75/माह (ग्रामीण), मीटर किराया ₹20/माह, ट्रू-अप/FPPAS ₹0.15 प्रति यूनिट और विद्युत शुल्क (Electricity Duty) 5% ऊर्जा शुल्क पर जोड़ा जाता है। ऊपर दिया गया कैलकुलेटर इन सभी चार्जेस को मिलाकर आपका अनुमानित बिल तुरंत दिखाता है - बिल्कुल मुफ्त, बिना लॉगिन के।
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