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Accurate estimates for Uttarakhand · UPCL
Estimated monthly bill
₹975.00
| 1–100 @ ₹3.65 × 100 | ₹365.00 |
| 101–200 @ ₹5.25 × 100 | ₹525.00 |
| Energy charge | ₹890.00 |
| Fuel cost adjustment (₹0/unit) | ₹0.00 |
| Fixed charge (flat) | ₹85.00 |
| Total | ₹975.00 |
Worked example
A 200-unit monthly Uttarakhand residential bill (single-phase) works out to ₹012345678901234567890123456789. That is ₹890.00 energy charge + ₹85.00 fixed charge.
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You can use up to
203 units
for a monthly bill of ₹996.45 (within your ₹1,000.00 budget)
How to use this calculator
- 1Select your state — it's pre-selected for this page
- 2Enter the units consumed shown on your bill, or your meter readings
- 3Choose your connection phase (single or three) if applicable
- 4Review the itemised slab-by-slab result below the calculator
Your monthly billing cycle
UPCL bills monthly.
Uttarakhand residential tariff slabs
| Slab (units) | Rate (₹/unit) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 | ₹3.65 |
| 101–200 | ₹5.25 |
| 201–400 | ₹7.15 |
| 401–above | ₹7.80 |
| Fixed charge | ₹85 |
Effective from 1 April 2025 · Verified 29 August 2026 · source order
Two worked examples
Lower usage
₹975.00
200 units · ₹890.00 energy + ₹85.00 fixed
Higher usage
₹3,029.00
480 units · ₹2,944.00 energy + ₹85.00 fixed
Common UPCL bill traps
The fixed charge depends on your sanctioned load tier
UPCL charges ₹75/month up to 1 kW, ₹85/month up to 4 kW, and ₹100/month above that — not a single flat fee. A larger sanctioned load raises the fixed charge even if your usage stays the same.
Rural and hill rebates aren't applied automatically
Rural connections get a 5% rebate and hill-area connections a 10% rebate on the bill, but this calculator does not apply these automatically — factor them in separately if you qualify.
Electricity duty isn't in this estimate
A ₹0.15/unit electricity duty applies on top of the slab charges and is not modelled here, so your real UPCL bill will run slightly higher.
How the UPCL bill is calculated
Load-tiered fixed charge and hill rebates
Uttarakhand’s fixed charge is tiered by sanctioned load (₹75 up to 1 kW, ₹85 up to 4 kW, ₹100 above), and rural areas get a 5% and hill areas a 10% rebate on the bill.
How the Uttarakhand bill is calculated
Uttarakhand domestic supply is billed monthly. Consumption is split across telescopic slabs from ₹3.65 to ₹7.8/unit, each band charged at its own rate. A fixed charge of a flat ₹85/month applies.
Your bill, component by component
Based on the 200-unit example above. Expand each line for what it means and whether you can influence it.
Energy chargeReducible₹890.00+
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 ₹890.00.
Fuel cost adjustment (FCA)Set by DISCOM₹0.00+
A ₹0/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₹85.00+
Charged regardless of how many units you use (flat). The only way to change this line is to change your phase, sanctioned load, or connection type.
What's included in your bill
| Component | What it is | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Energy charge | Units × slab rate, telescopic | ₹3.65–₹7.80/unit |
| Fixed charge | Flat, independent of usage | ₹85 |
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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Rooftop solar can cut this bill sharply. Check your payback period and PM Surya Ghar subsidy in under a minute.
Tools that cut your bill
Swap CFL for LED bulbs
Replacing a 15W CFL with a 9W LED bulb, run 6 hrs/day, saves about ₹102.49/year at Uttarakhand's top slab rate (₹7.80/unit) — per bulb.
Upgrade to a 5-star AC
A 1.5 ton 5-star AC vs 3-star, run 6 hrs/day, saves about ₹4,347.82/year in Uttarakhand.
See the full comparison →How does UPCL compare?
UPCL
Uttarakhand
Top slab rate
₹7.80/unit
Base slab
₹3.65
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
HPSEBL
Himachal Pradesh
Top slab rate
₹5.90/unit
↓ 24% cheaper than UPCL
Base slab
₹0.00
Slabs
3
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
UPPCL
Uttar Pradesh
Top slab rate
₹7.00/unit
↓ 10% cheaper than UPCL
Base slab
₹5.50
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
5%
JPDCL
Jammu & Kashmir
Top slab rate
₹4.60/unit
↓ 41% cheaper than UPCL
Base slab
₹2.45
Slabs
3
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
Top Slab Rate Comparison
UPCL's top domestic slab rate is ₹7.80/unit — cheaper than HPSEBL (₹5.90/unit), — cheaper than UPPCL (₹7.00/unit), — cheaper than JPDCL (₹4.60/unit). Billing cycles also differ: UPCL bills monthly, while HPSEBL bills monthly, UPPCL bills monthly, JPDCL bills monthly.
Tips to reduce your UPCL bill
- Where practical, keep usage below your next slab threshold — the marginal units above ₹7.80/unit cost the most.
- 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 UPCL
When Uttarakhand was created from Uttar Pradesh under the UP Reorganisation Act, 2000 — following the 1999 trifurcation of the erstwhile UP State Electricity Board under the UP Electricity Reforms Act, 1999 — its share of distribution assets was transferred to a new company, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL), incorporated on 12 February 2001.
UPCL is the sole distribution licensee for the state, serving all 13 districts — Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Pauri, Tehri, Pithoragarh, Almora, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Champawat.
Does UPCL supply electricity to Dehradun and Nainital?
Yes. UPCL is the sole distribution licensee for all of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun and Nainital — there is no regional split like in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh.
How to check and pay your bill
- 1Visit the official UPCL Web Self Service portal
- 2Enter your Consumer Number 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
upcl.org (UPCL Web Self Service)
Helpline
1800-419-0405 / 1912 (24×7)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Uttarakhand electricity tariff telescopic?
Yes. Uttarakhand charges telescopically: each slab is billed at its own rate, so moving up a slab does not re-price your cheaper units.
What is the fixed charge for a Uttarakhand domestic connection?
The fixed charge is a flat ₹85/month.
How accurate is this Uttarakhand bill estimate?
It uses the published domestic slab rates and is a close estimate, not a billing-grade figure. A ₹0.15/unit electricity duty and the rural/hill rebates are not modelled here. Always confirm against your official UPCL bill.
Does UPCL supply electricity to all of Uttarakhand?
Yes. UPCL is the sole distribution licensee for the entire state, covering all 13 districts including Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar — there is no regional split.
How do I check or pay my UPCL bill online?
Pay via the official Web Self Service portal at upcl.org. For queries, call the toll-free helpline 1800-419-0405 or 1912.
What is UPCL, and how did it form?
When the state of Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh under the UP Reorganisation Act, 2000, the erstwhile UP State Electricity Board's assets in the new state were transferred to Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL), incorporated on 12 February 2001.