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Accurate estimates for Uttarakhand · UPCL
Estimated monthly bill
₹1,145.00
| 1–100 @ ₹3.65 × 100 | ₹365.00 |
| 101–200 @ ₹5.25 × 100 | ₹525.00 |
| Energy charge | ₹890.00 |
| Fixed charge (₹85/kW × 3 kW) | ₹255.00 |
| Total | ₹1,145.00 |
Worked example
A 200-unit monthly Uttarakhand residential bill (single-phase) works out to ₹0123456789012345678901234567890123456789. That is ₹890.00 energy + ₹255.00 Fixed charge.
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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
UPCL bills monthly.
What are slabs in electricity billing?
Most Indian DISCOMs bill domestic electricity using telescopic slabs — tiered per-unit rates that rise as your consumption increases.
- Each slab has its own rate — for example the first 100 units might be billed at one rate and the next 100 at a higher one.
- Slabs are telescopic, not retroactive — only the units that fall inside a higher slab are billed at that slab's rate, not your entire consumption.
- The slab count resets every billing cycle — monthly, bimonthly or quarterly, depending on your DISCOM.
- Some DISCOMs add a fuel cost adjustment or electricity duty on top of the slab rate — see the tariff table above for what applies here.
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/kW of sanctioned load |
Effective from 1 April 2026 · Verified 5 October 2026 · source order
View Commercial, Industrial & Agriculture tariffs for Uttarakhand →
Two worked examples
Lower usage
₹1,145.00
200 units · ₹890.00 energy + ₹255.00 fixed
Higher usage
₹3,199.00
480 units · ₹2,944.00 energy + ₹255.00 fixed
Popular Uttarakhand Electricity Bill Calculations
Explore estimated electricity bills for commonly used consumption levels using UPCL tariff slabs for Domestic connections in Uttarakhand.
Electricity Bill for 50 Units in Uttarakhand₹437.50
The estimated electricity bill for 50 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹437.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 50 | ₹3.65 | ₹182.50 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹182.50
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 100 Units in Uttarakhand₹620.00
The estimated electricity bill for 100 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹620.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹365.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 150 Units in Uttarakhand₹882.50
The estimated electricity bill for 150 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹882.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
| 100–200 | 50 | ₹5.25 | ₹262.50 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹627.50
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 200 Units in Uttarakhand₹1,145.00
The estimated electricity bill for 200 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹1,145.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
| 100–200 | 100 | ₹5.25 | ₹525.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹890.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 250 Units in Uttarakhand₹1,502.50
The estimated electricity bill for 250 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹1,502.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
| 100–200 | 100 | ₹5.25 | ₹525.00 |
| 200–400 | 50 | ₹7.15 | ₹357.50 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹1,247.50
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 300 Units in Uttarakhand₹1,860.00
The estimated electricity bill for 300 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹1,860.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
| 100–200 | 100 | ₹5.25 | ₹525.00 |
| 200–400 | 100 | ₹7.15 | ₹715.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹1,605.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 400 Units in Uttarakhand₹2,575.00
The estimated electricity bill for 400 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹2,575.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
| 100–200 | 100 | ₹5.25 | ₹525.00 |
| 200–400 | 200 | ₹7.15 | ₹1,430.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹2,320.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 500 Units in Uttarakhand₹3,355.00
The estimated electricity bill for 500 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹3,355.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
| 100–200 | 100 | ₹5.25 | ₹525.00 |
| 200–400 | 200 | ₹7.15 | ₹1,430.00 |
| 400–above | 100 | ₹7.80 | ₹780.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹3,100.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 750 Units in Uttarakhand₹5,305.00
The estimated electricity bill for 750 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹5,305.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
| 100–200 | 100 | ₹5.25 | ₹525.00 |
| 200–400 | 200 | ₹7.15 | ₹1,430.00 |
| 400–above | 350 | ₹7.80 | ₹2,730.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹5,050.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Electricity Bill for 1000 Units in Uttarakhand₹7,255.00
The estimated electricity bill for 1000 units under Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL, UERC) in Uttarakhand is ₹7,255.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | 100 | ₹3.65 | ₹365.00 |
| 100–200 | 100 | ₹5.25 | ₹525.00 |
| 200–400 | 200 | ₹7.15 | ₹1,430.00 |
| 400–above | 600 | ₹7.80 | ₹4,680.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹7,000.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹255.00
Common UPCL bill traps
The fixed charge depends on your sanctioned load tier
UPCL charges ₹75 per kW per month up to 1 kW, ₹85 per kW above 1 kW and up to 4 kW, and ₹100 per kW above that — not a single flat fee. This calculator applies the ₹85 per kW rate. 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 a per-kW monthly rate tiered by sanctioned load (₹75/kW up to 1 kW, ₹85/kW above 1 kW and up to 4 kW, ₹100/kW above 4 kW), 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.
Fixed chargeFixed₹255.00+
Charged regardless of how many units you use (₹85/kW × 3 kW). 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/kW of sanctioned load |
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.
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.
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.
Energy saving tips for Uttarakhand electricity bills
Switch to BLDC ceiling fans
BLDC motors typically use 60–70% less power than a regular induction-motor fan for the same airflow.
Choose BEE 5-star rated appliances
A 5-star AC, refrigerator or washing machine can use 20–30% less electricity than a 1-star model of the same capacity.
Set your AC to 24°C or higher
Each degree below 24°C typically adds 3–5% to an AC's power draw — 24°C with a fan running is usually just as comfortable.
Switch to LED lighting
LED bulbs use roughly 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs for the same brightness, and last far longer.
Unplug appliances on standby
TVs, set-top boxes and chargers left plugged in can draw a small standby load around the clock — unplugging them when not in use adds up over a billing cycle.
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.
About UPCL
- 1999 — UP State Electricity Board trifurcated under the UP Electricity Reforms Act, 1999.
- 2000 — Uttarakhand created from Uttar Pradesh under the UP Reorganisation Act, 2000.
- 2001 — Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL) incorporated on 12 February 2001, taking over the state's share of distribution assets.
- Today — UPCL is the sole distribution licensee for 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)
Why use this calculator?
- Free and instant — get an estimate in seconds, no signup or login required.
- Real DISCOM tariff data — uses each state board's own published slabs, fixed charges, duty and FCA, not an all-India average.
- Full itemised breakdown — see exactly how the energy charge, fixed charge, duty and any subsidy add up to your total.
- Works both ways — enter units to get your bill, or enter a budget to see how many units it buys.
- Available in English and Hindi everywhere, plus the state's own language for major states.
- Kept current — every tariff page shows its effective-from and last-verified date, sourced from the DISCOM's own tariff order.
Available in Multiple Languages
This calculator is available in English. Switch anytime using the language menu at the top of the page — no need to redo your inputs.
- Same verified tariff data in every language — nothing is approximated in translation.
- Switch languages anytime from the menu at the top of the page.
- Available in English and Hindi on every state page, plus the local language for major states.
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.