West Bengal Official Tariff: Active for 2026 (Valid till 2027) Billing Cycle: Quarterly (3 Months)

WBSEDCL Electricity Bill Calculator 2026 – West Bengal Power Estimator

Electricity distribution across West Bengal (outside private CESC licensed territory in Kolkata and Howrah) is operated by WBSEDCL under tariff orders issued by the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC). WBSEDCL is unique among major Indian utilities because it operates primarily on a 90-day quarterly billing cycle, where consumers receive a three-month bill divided into three progressive monthly payment coupons. Tariff schedules differentiate between Urban Domestic [Rate A(DM-U)] and Rural Domestic [Rate A(DM-R)], applying progressive telescopic slabs ranging from 102 units up to 900 units quarterly. In addition, economically vulnerable households consuming up to 75 units per quarter benefit from the state government’s Hasir Alo scheme, which grants 100% free electricity. This calculator models both quarterly meter readings and new monthly smart-meter cycles.

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WBERC Official Tariff Order & Validity Status Active in 2026 (Valid till 31 March 2027)

8th Control Period (Valid Until Next Order Enacted)

Official WBERC retail tariff schedule with quarterly base slabs, Hasir Alo lifeline zero-bill scheme (<=75u/quarter, <=0.3 kVA), 5% duty with exemption below 300u quarterly, MVCA fuel surcharge, and 1/3rd monthly slab scaling.

Regulatory Commission West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission

Order / Gazette No WBERC Order in Case No. TP-98/22-23 (8th Control Period)

Effective Date 1 April 2025 (MVCA/Fuel Trued-Up July 2026)

Legally Valid Until 31 March 2027

Territorial Coverage & CESC Exclusion: Governs WBSEDCL consumers across all districts of West Bengal. Kolkata Municipal Corporation areas and parts of Howrah are supplied by CESC under a separate private license and excluded.

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Consumer Details

Instant accurate estimation

Billing Cycle

Standard 3-month cycle (WBERC official base retail slabs). Smart meter / prepaid (Slabs scaled to 1/3rd quota per WBERC).

Consumer Category

Connected Load (kVA)

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Hasir Alo Lifeline Scheme (≤ 0.3 kVA) 100% Free Power! Zero net bill for ≤ 75 units/quarter (≤ 25 units/month).

100% Free

Sanctioned Connected Load (kW) Used for calculating fixed demand charges (₹/kW).

Electric Supply Phase BPL connections are legally locked to Single Phase.

Meter Reading Calculator

Previous Reading

Current Reading

Estimated Total

₹ approx.

Avg cost: •

Base Energy Charges

Fixed / Demand Charges

Government Lifeline Subsidy

📊 Slab-by-Slab Calculation Breakdown

Progressive / Flat

💡 WBERC Rate A(DM-U) Domestic Urban Structure: Quarterly slabs: 0–102u @ ₹5.04 • 103–180u @ ₹6.33 • 181–300u @ ₹7.12 • 301–600u @ ₹7.52 • 601–900u @ ₹7.69 • 901+ @ ₹9.22 Monthly slabs (1/3rd): 0–34u @ ₹5.04 • 35–60u @ ₹6.33 • 61–100u @ ₹7.12 • 101–200u @ ₹7.52 • 201–300u @ ₹7.69 • 301+ @ ₹9.22

Duty: 0% if consumption ≤ (5% thereafter) MVCA: ₹0.20/unit Fixed: ₹30/kVA/mo (₹90/quarter) Meter: ₹10/mo (₹30/quarter)

💡 WBERC Rate A(DM-R) Domestic Rural Structure: Quarterly slabs: 0–102u @ ₹5.00 • 103–180u @ ₹6.24 • 181–300u @ ₹6.89 • 301–600u @ ₹7.44 • 601–900u @ ₹7.61 • 901+ @ ₹9.22 Monthly slabs (1/3rd): 0–34u @ ₹5.00 • 35–60u @ ₹6.24 • 61–100u @ ₹6.89 • 101–200u @ ₹7.44 • 201–300u @ ₹7.61 • 301+ @ ₹9.22

Duty: 0% if ≤ (5% thereafter) MVCA: ₹0.20/unit Fixed: ₹30/kVA/mo

💡 Hasir Alo 100% Free Power Lifeline: Under the West Bengal Government scheme, consumers with connected load ≤ 0.3 kVA and usage ≤ 75 units quarterly (≤ 25 units monthly) pay ₹0.00 Net Bill. Energy and fixed charges are 100% state subsidized.

💡 WBERC Rate B(CM) Commercial Structure: Quarterly slabs: 0–180u @ ₹8.24 • 181–300u @ ₹8.84 • 301+ @ ₹9.28 • Fixed ₹60/kVA/mo (₹180/quarter) Monthly slabs: 0–60u @ ₹8.24 • 61–100u @ ₹8.84 • 101+ @ ₹9.28 • Fixed ₹60/kVA/mo

Duty: 5% on Energy MVCA: ₹0.20/unit Meter: ₹15/mo (₹45/quarter)

Slab Range	Units	Rate	Amount

Total Energy Charges

Applicable Fixed Charges & Duties:

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Official Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimated electricity bill based on the latest tariff information available in our database. Actual bills may vary depending on taxes, subsidies, fixed charges, arrears, meter type, billing cycle, fuel adjustments, and other applicable charges.

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How to Use the WBSEDCL Bill Calculator

Follow these simple steps to calculate your exact electricity bill in seconds.

📸 Step-by-Step Visual Walkthrough (Click image to zoom) Interactive Zoom 🔍

WBSEDCL Bill Calculator Step 1 billing frequency selection screenshot — **Step 1: Select Billing Frequency (Quarterly vs Monthly)** Choose between standard Quarterly (3-Month) Domestic billing and Monthly commercial connection schedule.

WBSEDCL Bill Calculator Step 2 quarterly units and demand screenshot — **Step 2: Enter Quarterly Units & Contract Demand** Enter 3-month power consumption (units / kWh) and contract demand (kVA) to calculate progressive WBERC quarterly slabs.

WBSEDCL Bill Calculator Step 3 itemized quarterly bill receipt screenshot — **Step 3: Review Itemized WBSEDCL Statement** View full quarterly bill receipt with MVCA fuel adjustment, meter rent, and 0% duty exemption for usage under 300 units.

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Select Billing Cycle (Quarterly vs Monthly)

Choose Quarterly (90-day default for standard domestic meters) or Monthly for consumers transitioned to remote-reading smart meters.

Choose Area Category & Lifeline Eligibility

Select Urban Rate A(DM-U) for town municipalities, Rural Rate A(DM-R) for panchayat areas, or Hasir Alo Lifeline if registered for welfare power.

Input Consumption Units (kWh)

Enter your billed units across the selected cycle. For quarterly bills, slabs scale to 102, 180, 300, 600, and 900-unit boundaries.

Review Tier Breakdown, MVCA, and Duty

Examine the detailed slab calculations, monthly fixed charges, Monthly Variable Cost Adjustment (MVCA), and statutory 5% state electricity duty.

⚡ Official WBERC Tariff Order (Case No. TP-98/22-23 & Control Period 2026)

Understanding WBSEDCL Electricity Bill Calculation Logic (West Bengal)

Electricity distribution across West Bengal (excluding Kolkata and Howrah municipal zones served by CESC) is administered by the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) under the statutory regulations of the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC). West Bengal uses a unique quarterly billing cycle with progressive telescopic slabs, a strict electricity duty exemption limit, and the state-sponsored Hasir Alo lifeline power scheme.

1. The 3-Month Quarterly Billing Cycle (With Monthly Smart Meter Equivalents)

Unlike states that bill on a 30-day or 60-day basis, WBSEDCL’s standard retail tariff schedule is issued on a Quarterly (3 Months) basis. For consumers with smart pre-paid meters or monthly billing, WBERC statutory regulations mandate that monthly slabs are exactly one-third (1/3rd) of quarterly slabs (e.g. 102 units quarterly becomes 34 units monthly, 78 units becomes 26 units).

2. Official Base Energy Slab Rates: Urban [Rate A(DM-U)] vs Rural [Rate A(DM-R)]

Quarterly Slab (3 Mo)	Monthly Equivalent (1 Mo)	Urban Rate A(DM-U)	Rural Rate A(DM-R)
1st 102 units (0 – 102)	1st 34 units (0 – 34)	₹5.04 / unit	₹5.00 / unit
Next 78 units (103 – 180)	Next 26 units (35 – 60)	₹6.33 / unit	₹6.24 / unit
Next 120 units (181 – 300)	Next 40 units (61 – 100)	₹7.12 / unit	₹6.89 / unit
Next 300 units (301 – 600)	Next 100 units (101 – 200)	₹7.52 / unit	₹7.44 / unit
Next 300 units (601 – 900)	Next 100 units (201 – 300)	₹7.69 / unit	₹7.61 / unit
Above 900 units (901+)	Above 300 units (301+)	₹9.22 / unit	₹9.22 / unit

Fixed Demand & Meter Rent ₹30/kVA + ₹10/mo

Fixed demand charge is ₹30.00/kVA/month (₹90.00/kVA on quarterly bill). Static single-phase meter rent is ₹10.00/month (₹30.00 on quarterly bill).

Electricity Duty (5%) 0% Duty ≤ 300 Units

Under West Bengal Electricity Duty Act, usage up to 300 units quarterly (100 units monthly) is 100% duty exempt (₹0.00). Usage above 300 units incurs 5% duty on energy charges.

Hasir Alo Lifeline Scheme 100% Free (₹0.00 Bill)

West Bengal Govt provides 100% subsidy for connected load ≤ 0.3 kVA (300 Watts) and usage ≤ 75 units quarterly (≤ 25 units monthly). If usage exceeds 75 units, standard domestic rates apply.

4. Verified Calculation Examples (Official WBERC Rates)

Test 1: Urban (Quarterly)

240u, 1 kVA

102u @ ₹5.04 ₹514.08
78u @ ₹6.33 ₹493.74
60u @ ₹7.12 ₹427.20
Total Energy Charge ₹1,435.02
MVCA (240u × ₹0.20) ₹48.00
Fixed: 1 kVA × ₹30 × 3 ₹90.00
Meter Rent: ₹10 × 3 ₹30.00
Duty (≤ 300u Exempt) ₹0.00

Net Payable Bill ₹1,603.02

Test 2: Urban (Duty 5%)

450u, 2 kVA

102u @ ₹5.04 + 78u @ ₹6.33 ₹1,007.82
120u @ ₹7.12 + 150u @ ₹7.52 ₹1,982.40
Total Energy Charge ₹2,990.22
MVCA (450u × ₹0.20) ₹90.00
Fixed: 2 kVA × ₹30 × 3 ₹180.00
Meter Rent: ₹10 × 3 ₹30.00
Duty (5% of ₹2,990.22) ₹149.51

Net Payable Bill ₹3,439.73

Test 3: Hasir Alo

60u, 0.3 kVA

60u Consumed (≤ 75u) 100% Free
Total Energy Charge ₹0.00
Fixed Charge (Subsidized) ₹0.00
Electricity Duty (Exempt) ₹0.00

Net Payable Bill ₹0.00

Test 4: Monthly Smart Meter

80u, 1 kVA

34u @ ₹5.04 ₹171.36
26u @ ₹6.33 ₹164.58
20u @ ₹7.12 ₹142.40
Total Energy Charge ₹478.34
MVCA (80u × ₹0.20) ₹16.00
Fixed: 1 kVA × ₹30 × 1 ₹30.00
Meter Rent: ₹10 × 1 ₹10.00
Duty (≤ 100u Exempt) ₹0.00

Net Payable Bill ₹534.34

💡 Practical Ways to Lower Your WBSEDCL Power Bill

1. Stay Within the 300-Unit Quarterly Duty Exemption: Keeping quarterly consumption at or below 300 units (100 units/month) avoids the 5% electricity duty completely, saving approximately ₹150–₹350 per quarter.

2. 1% Timely Online Payment Rebate: Pay your quarterly or monthly WBSEDCL bill within the due date through digital modes (WBSEDCL Portal, Vidyut Sahayogi App, or BBPS) to receive a mandatory 1% rebate on energy charges.

3. Right-Size Sanctioned kVA Load: Fixed demand charges are levied at ₹30/kVA/month (₹90/kVA quarterly). Verify your sanctioned load and reduce unnecessary surplus contract demand.

4. Rooftop Solar Net Metering: Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, West Bengal households can install grid-tied solar systems to generate up to 300 units free solar power monthly.

Frequently Asked Questions about WBSEDCL Bill

WBERC instituted a 90-day quarterly billing structure to reduce meter reading and bill delivery administrative expenses across West Bengal’s sprawling geographic expanse, including remote Sundarbans delta communities and northern Himalayan tea estates. Consumers receive a single quarterly bill containing three separate monthly payment slips with staggered due dates. As digital smart meters are installed, WBSEDCL is progressively shifting urban consumers to monthly billing.

No. Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Howrah, and parts of adjoining Hooghly and 24 Parganas districts are supplied by CESC Limited, an investor-owned private power utility. CESC operates under a separate WBERC tariff framework with its own distinct monthly domestic slabs and fuel adjustment mechanisms. WBSEDCL serves all other suburban, industrial, and rural districts across the state of West Bengal.

Hasir Alo is a flagship welfare program launched by the Government of West Bengal providing 100% free electricity to poor domestic consumers. Eligible households consuming up to 75 units per quarter (or 25 units per month on smart meters) receive complete bill waivers covering energy charges, fixed customer charges, and state electricity duty. If quarterly consumption exceeds 75 units, standard rural or urban tariff rates apply to the full consumption.

Under WBERC retail tariff schedules, rural domestic consumers [Rate A(DM-R)] receive concessional rates compared to urban consumers [Rate A(DM-U)]. Across each consumption slab, rural unit rates are 10 to 35 paise cheaper per kilowatt-hour to account for socio-economic considerations in agricultural districts. Both categories use identical telescopic slab volume thresholds.

MVCA is the fuel surcharge mechanism sanctioned by WBERC that allows WBSEDCL to recover or refund variations in coal transportation prices, imported fuel blend costs, and wholesale power purchases from NTPC and national grids. MVCA is levied as a uniform per-unit charge (typically ranging from 15 paise to 45 paise per kWh) added directly to base energy consumption.

WBSEDCL incentivizes timely digital payments. Consumers who settle their monthly bill installments on or before the designated prompt due date using the WBSEDCL web portal, Vidyut Sahayogi mobile app, or online payment gateways receive a 1.0% to 1.5% prompt payment discount on active energy charges, which is credited toward subsequent bill cycles.

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West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL)

Electricity Bill Calculation & Tariff Audit Slip

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Tariff Schedule: 2025–27 Tariff Official

Power Board (DISCOM) WBSEDCL (West Bengal)

Tariff Category

Units Consumed

Connected Load & Phase

Estimated Total Net Bill Amount

(Net Payable)

Energy Charges

Fixed Charges

Taxes & Duties

Itemized Slab-by-Slab Consumption Breakdown

Telescopic / Statutory Rates

Consumption Slab	Billed Units	Official Tariff Rate	Energy Charge

Subtotal Base Energy Charges:

Applicable Fixed Charges & Duties

Fixed / Demand Charge:

Subsidies & Final Net Total

Net Payable Amount:

Consumer / Authorized Signature Date & Verification

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This calculator provides an estimated electricity bill based on the latest tariff information available in our database. Actual bills may vary depending on taxes, subsidies, fixed charges, arrears, meter type, billing cycle, fuel adjustments, and other applicable charges.