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Accurate estimates for Uttar Pradesh · UPPCL
Estimated monthly bill
₹1,883.75
| 1–150 @ ₹5.5 × 150 | ₹825.00 |
| 151–300 @ ₹6 × 100 | ₹600.00 |
| Energy charge | ₹1,425.00 |
| Fuel cost adjustment (₹0.15/unit) | ₹37.50 |
| Fixed charge (₹110/kW × 3 kW) | ₹330.00 |
| Electricity duty (5%) | ₹71.25 |
| Meter rent | ₹20.00 |
| Total | ₹1,883.75 |
Worked example
A 250-unit monthly Uttar Pradesh residential bill (single-phase) works out to ₹0123456789012345678901234567890123456789. That is ₹1,425.00 energy charge + ₹37.50 FCA + ₹330.00 fixed charge + ₹71.25 duty.
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You can use up to
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for a monthly bill of ₹995.83 (within your ₹1,000.00 budget)
How to use this calculator
- 1Select your state — it's pre-selected for this page
- 2Enter your sanctioned load in kW, shown on your bill or meter agreement
- 3Enter the units consumed shown on your bill, or your meter readings
- 4Choose your connection phase (single or three) if applicable
- 5Review the itemised slab-by-slab result below the calculator
Your monthly billing cycle
UPPCL bills monthly.
Uttar Pradesh residential tariff slabs
| Slab (units) | Rate (₹/unit) |
|---|---|
| 0–150 | ₹5.50 |
| 151–300 | ₹6.00 |
| 301–500 | ₹6.50 |
| 501–above | ₹7.00 |
| Fixed charge | ₹110/kW of sanctioned load |
| Fuel cost adjustment | ₹0.15/unit |
| Electricity duty | 5% |
Effective from 1 April 2025 · Verified 29 August 2026 · source order
Two worked examples
Lower usage
₹1,883.75
250 units · ₹1,425.00 energy + ₹330.00 fixed + ₹37.50 FCA
Higher usage
₹4,351.25
600 units · ₹3,725.00 energy + ₹330.00 fixed + ₹90.00 FCA + ₹186.25 duty
Common UPPCL bill traps
Your DISCOM depends on your city, not just "UPPCL"
Bills are issued by one of five UPPCL subsidiaries — PuVVNL, MVVNL, PVVNL, DVVNL or KESCO — based on where you live. All five follow the same UPERC tariff, but customer service, portals and local offices differ by subsidiary.
The fixed charge scales with sanctioned load
At ₹110 per kW, a higher sanctioned load (useful for ACs, geysers or motors) raises your fixed charge regardless of how many units you actually consume that month.
Rural rates are different and not modelled here
This calculator uses the urban LMV-1 schedule. Rural domestic connections follow a separate UPERC tariff not covered by this calculator yet.
How the UPPCL bill is calculated
One state, five DISCOMs, one tariff
Uttar Pradesh distributes power through five companies, but they share a single UPERC rate schedule, so these urban LMV-1 rates apply statewide. Rural domestic tariffs differ and are not covered here.
Fixed charge is per kilowatt of load
Unlike Tamil Nadu's flat phase-based charge, UPPCL levies its fixed charge at ₹110 per kW of sanctioned load per month — so a 3 kW connection pays ₹330 fixed before a single unit is billed. A ₹20 meter rent and a ₹0.15/unit regulatory true-up also apply.
Telescopic energy slabs
Energy is charged telescopically: ₹5.50 for the first 150 units, then ₹6.00, ₹6.50 and ₹7.00, plus 5% electricity duty on the energy charge.
Your bill, component by component
Based on the 250-unit example above. Expand each line for what it means and whether you can influence it.
Energy chargeReducible₹1,425.00+
Priced across telescopic slabs — the more you use, the higher the marginal rate. Shifting usage below your next slab threshold lowers this line directly. This example totals ₹1,425.00.
Fuel cost adjustment (FCA)Set by DISCOM₹37.50+
A ₹0.15/unit pass-through surcharge that tracks the DISCOM's power-purchase cost. It applies equally to every consumer on this tariff and isn't something you can reduce by changing usage.
Fixed chargeFixed₹330.00+
Charged regardless of how many units you use (₹110/kW × 3 kW). The only way to change this line is to change your phase, sanctioned load, or connection type.
Electricity dutyStatutory₹71.25+
A 5% state government levy on the energy charge — set by statute, not by the DISCOM, and not reducible by usage pattern.
Meter rentFixed₹20.00+
A small fixed monthly charge for the meter itself, independent of usage.
What's included in your bill
| Component | What it is | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Energy charge | Units × slab rate, telescopic | ₹5.50–₹7.00/unit |
| Fuel cost adjustment | Pass-through fuel surcharge | ₹0.15/unit |
| Fixed charge | Flat, independent of usage | ₹110/kW of sanctioned load |
| Electricity duty | State government levy | 5% |
How to read your meter
Digital meters show a running total in kWh ("units") on an LCD display — write down the number before the decimal point. To find your consumption for a billing period, subtract your previous reading from your current reading; that is exactly what the "Meter reading" mode in the calculator above does for you. Analog meters use a set of dial gauges read left to right — note the number the pointer has just passed on each dial.
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Tools that cut your bill
Swap CFL for LED bulbs
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See the full comparison →How does UPPCL compare?
UPPCL
Uttar Pradesh
Top slab rate
₹7.00/unit
Base slab
₹5.50
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
5%
UHBVN
Haryana
Top slab rate
₹6.45/unit
↓ 8% cheaper than UPPCL
Base slab
₹2.20
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
MPCZ
Madhya Pradesh
Top slab rate
₹7.25/unit
↑ 4% costlier than UPPCL
Base slab
₹4.25
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
JVVNL
Rajasthan
Top slab rate
₹9.50/unit
↑ 36% costlier than UPPCL
Base slab
₹4.25
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
Top Slab Rate Comparison
UPPCL's top domestic slab rate is ₹7.00/unit — cheaper than UHBVN (₹6.45/unit), — more expensive than MPCZ (₹7.25/unit), — more expensive than JVVNL (₹9.50/unit). Billing cycles also differ: UPPCL bills monthly, while UHBVN bills monthly, MPCZ bills monthly, JVVNL bills monthly.
Tips to reduce your UPPCL bill
- Where practical, keep usage below your next slab threshold — the marginal units above ₹7.00/unit cost the most.
- The ₹0.15/unit fuel cost adjustment applies to every unit you use, so reducing overall consumption reduces this line too — unlike the fixed charge.
- For high-usage households, rooftop solar can offset your most expensive top-slab units — see the solar section above.
Net metering explained
Net metering lets a rooftop solar system export surplus power back to the grid through your existing meter, which runs in reverse. At billing time, your DISCOM credits the exported units against what you drew from the grid — you're billed only for the net difference. Combined with telescopic slabs, this typically offsets your most expensive units first. Estimate your solar payback →
About UPPCL
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) was incorporated on 30 November 1999 and commenced business on 15 January 2000, as part of the unbundling of the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB) into separate transmission/distribution and generation entities.
UPPCL bills consumers through five regional subsidiaries: Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (PuVVNL), Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (MVVNL), Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (PVVNL), Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (DVVNL), and Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO) for the Kanpur Municipal Corporation area specifically. All follow the same UPERC-approved tariff.
Does UPPCL supply Lucknow and Kanpur?
Both cities are covered, but by different UPPCL subsidiaries. Lucknow falls under Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (MVVNL), while Kanpur is served by its own dedicated subsidiary, the Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO) — both bill on the same UPERC tariff shown on this page.
How to check and pay your bill
- 1Visit the UPPCL consumer portal (or your local subsidiary’s app, e.g. KESCO for Kanpur)
- 2Enter your Account/Consumer ID to fetch your current bill
- 3Verify the amount and pay via UPI, card or net banking
- 4Save the payment receipt for your records
Official portal
consumer.uppcl.org (official UPPCL consumer portal)
Helpline
1800-180-8752 / 1912
Frequently asked questions
Do PuVVNL, PVVNL, MVVNL, DVVNL and KESCO have different rates?
No. All five UP DISCOMs follow the same UPERC-approved LMV-1 schedule, so the urban domestic rates are identical statewide.
How is the UPPCL fixed charge calculated?
It is ₹110 per kW of sanctioned load per month in urban areas. Enter your sanctioned load in the calculator to include it.
Does this cover rural connections?
No. These are urban LMV-1 domestic rates. Rural/BPL schedules differ and are not modelled here yet.
What extra charges appear on a UP bill?
Besides energy and the per-kW fixed charge, expect a ₹20 meter rent, a ₹0.15/unit regulatory true-up and 5% electricity duty.
Does UPPCL supply Kanpur directly?
Not directly — Kanpur is served by the Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO), a UPPCL subsidiary dedicated to the Kanpur Municipal Corporation area, while the other four regions (Lucknow/Ayodhya, Meerut/Moradabad, Agra/Aligarh, Varanasi/Gorakhpur) are served by MVVNL, PVVNL, DVVNL and PuVVNL respectively — all under the same UPERC tariff.
How do I check or pay my UPPCL bill online?
Pay via the official UPPCL consumer portal at consumer.uppcl.org, or your local DISCOM app (e.g. KESCO for Kanpur). For queries, call the toll-free helpline 1800-180-8752 or 1912.
What is UPPCL, and how did it form?
UPPCL (Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd) was incorporated on 30 November 1999 and began operating on 15 January 2000, when the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB) was unbundled into UPPCL (transmission and distribution) and separate generation companies.