How is my electricity bill calculated in India?

Electricity bills in India are computed using progressive telescopic slabs approved by State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). Your total bill comprises Energy Charges (slab-by-slab rates), Fixed/Demand Charges (based on sanctioned load), Fuel Adjustment Charges (FAC/PPAC), and statutory State Electricity Duty and Cess.

Why is my electricity bill so high compared to previous months?

Common root causes include seasonal appliance load (such as summer air conditioning), entering a higher telescopic tariff slab where per-unit rates double, elongated meter reading cycles (e.g. 36 days instead of 30 days), and quarterly fuel price adjustment surcharges.

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How does rooftop solar affect my electricity bill?

Under state net-metering regulations, rooftop solar generates units that offset your highest-tier consumption slabs first. Under the central PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, households receive up to ₹78,000 in direct capital subsidies, reducing payback periods to 3–4 years.

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State

Electricity Provider

Monthly ConsumptionkWh (Units)

kWh

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ESTIMATED TOTAL (INCL. ILLUSTRATIVE FAC)

₹2,579.41

Verified Statutory Base (Excl. FAC): ₹2,533.44

BASE VERIFIED • FAC ILLUSTRATIVE

Blended Rate: ₹10.32/kWh•30-Day Cycle (250 kWh)

Energy Charges

₹1,736.0067.3%

Wheeling Wire Delivery

₹320.0012.4%

Fixed / Demand Charges

₹128.005%

Fuel Adjustment (Illustrative Benchmark)

₹39.631.5%

Electricity Duty

₹355.7813.8%

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★ Representative Bill IntelligenceMaharashtra • MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) • 250 kWh

Base Schedule Verified • Variable FAC Illustrative

Estimated Monthly Bill (Incl. Illustrative FAC)

₹2,999.33(@ ₹12.00/unit effective)

Verified Statutory Base (Excl. FAC): ₹2,953.36 (@ ₹11.81/unit)

Reconciled 250 kWh Single-Phase calculation under MERC Case No. 75 of 2025 (effective 01 April 2026).

The Primary Reason Behind This Amount

For 250 kWh in Maharashtra (MSEDCL), your estimated bill is ₹2,999.33 (₹2,953.36 verified statutory base + ₹45.97 illustrative FAC & duty on FAC) primarily because 150 units cross into Slab 2 (101–300 units), where the base energy rate jumps from ₹3.96/unit to ₹10.80/unit (+₹1.60/unit wheeling). Energy charges alone account for ₹2,016.00 (67.2%).

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Energy Charges: ₹2,016.00 (67.2% of total)MERC Case No. 75 of 2025 Schedule LT-I (FY 2026–27)

Calculated across MERC Case No. 75 of 2025 progressive slabs: First 100 units (0–100) @ ₹3.96/unit = ₹396.00; Next 150 units (101–250) @ ₹10.80/unit = ₹1,620.00 (Total = ₹2,016.00).

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Consumption VelocityNormal

250 kWh aligns with a typical 2-BHK residential household baseline in Maharashtra.

Telescopic Slab CliffTier 2 Active

150 units are billed at ₹10.80/unit energy rate; crossing 300 kWh triggers Slab 3 (₹15.03/unit).

Billing Period LengthStandard

Calculated for a standard 30-day monthly billing cycle without cycle extension drift.

Fuel Surcharge (FAC)Illustrative Benchmark

Monthly FAC varies by MSEDCL circular; modeled at ₹0.1585/kWh illustrative benchmark (₹39.63 + ₹6.34 duty).

Note: Bill health indicators evaluate consumption variance, tariff slab thresholds, and billing cycle days once calculated. No arbitrary scores are manufactured.

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Base Verified • FAC Variable

MERCMERC Case No. 75 of 2025

MERC Review / Tariff Revision Order in Case No. 75 of 2025 (MSEDCL LT-1 Domestic Schedule, FY 2026–27)

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC)

Applies To

Maharashtra • LT-1 Residential Domestic

Effective Date

01 April 2026

Order Date

25 March 2026

Original MYT Baseline Order: MERC Case No. 217 of 2024 (Original MYT Order dated 28 March 2025, effective 01 April 2025)

Approved Tariff Components Derived From This Order

✓ Telescopic Energy Slabs (0–100 @ ₹3.96, 101–300 @ ₹10.80, 301–500 @ ₹15.03, >500 @ ₹17.53)✓ Fixed Connection Charges (₹130 Single-Phase / ₹435 Three-Phase)✓ Wheeling Tariff (₹1.60/kWh)✓ Base Schedule Verified (Monthly FAC Dynamic via Utility Circular)

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (Mahavitaran)

Regulator: MERC • Order: MERC MYT Case No. 226 of 2022 • Effective: 2024-04-01

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