ElectricityBillcalc.com India Tariff Engine 2026
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Last updated: 23 August 2026

Our Goal

ElectricityBillcalc.com exists to give Indian electricity consumers a fast, free, transparent way to estimate their power bills and understand how tariff slabs, surcharges, and subsidy schemes actually work. We aim for every figure and every explanation on this site to be as reliable, well-researched, and current as we can make it, and to be upfront whenever a number is an estimate rather than an official one.

How Content Is Produced

  • Tariff figures are sourced from official SERC tariff orders and DISCOM publications — see Data Sources.
  • Explanatory content (guides, FAQs, "how to pay" steps) is written in-house and periodically reviewed against current DISCOM processes.
  • Calculation logic is documented in full on our Methodology page, so anyone can check exactly how a number was produced.

Corrections

When we're told about — or find — an outdated tariff figure, a factual error, or a broken calculation, we prioritise fixing it promptly. We don't silently rewrite history: material corrections to a page update that page's "last updated" date. Anyone can report an issue via our Contact page.

Advertising Independence

This site may display advertisements (including via Google AdSense) to support the cost of running it. Advertising has no influence on tariff data, calculation results, or editorial content — we do not accept payment from any DISCOM, state body, solar vendor, or advertiser in exchange for favourable figures, rankings, or coverage. Any sponsored content, if ever published, would be clearly labelled as such; we currently publish none.

What We're Not

We are not a government body, a SERC, a DISCOM, or a licensed financial advisor. We don't process payments, and we never ask for your consumer number, bank details, or OTP — official bill payment only ever happens on your DISCOM's own portal or app. See our Disclaimer for more.

Energy Saving Guide

Practical Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Bill

Simple household adjustments can reduce your monthly power consumption and keep you in lower tariff slabs.

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AC at 24°C–26°C

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5-Star BLDC Fans

Brushless DC (BLDC) motor fans consume only 28W compared to 75W for traditional ceiling fans, cutting fan power usage by over 60%.

Kill Standby Vampires

Appliances in standby mode (TVs, set-top boxes, chargers) consume 5–10% idle electricity. Turn them off at the main switch.

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PM Surya Ghar Solar

Residential rooftop solar installations receive up to ₹78,000 in central subsidies, generating free green power with net-metering.

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Geyser & Fridge Care

Clean refrigerator condenser coils annually and set geysers to 50°C with an auto-timer to prevent overheating and energy waste.

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100% LED Lighting

Energy-efficient 9W LED bulbs output the same light as 60W incandescent lamps while consuming 85% less electricity.

Methodology & Breakdown

How Electricity Bill Estimation Works in India

Full Calculation Formula →
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Telescopic Slabs

Consumed units (kWh) are split into progressive tariff tiers with respective unit rates.

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Fixed Demand Fees

Monthly fixed charges are calculated per kW (or kVA) of sanctioned load.

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Surcharges & Duty

Fuel Adjustment Charges (FAC/FPPPA) and state electricity duty percentages are added.

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Subsidies Applied

State government zero-bill / free unit schemes (e.g. Gruha Jyothi, DERC) are deducted for the final estimate.

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Tariff Estimation Notice:

All calculations and reports on ElectricityBillcalc.com are estimated models computed according to published State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) tariff schedules for FY 2025-26. Actual utility bills may include municipal taxes, meter rent, arrears, or power factor adjustments. Please verify against your official electricity board invoice.