How is West Bengal Electricity Bill Calculated?
West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) establishes telescopic slab tariffs for residential domestic consumers. For example, if your residence in Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur, or Burdwan consumes 200 units in a month with a 1 kW load:
- First 102 units @ ₹5.43 = ₹553.86
- Remaining 98 units (103 to 200) @ ₹6.04 = ₹591.92
- Total Energy Charges: ₹1,145.78
- Fixed Demand Charges: 1 kW × ₹60 = ₹60.00
- Electricity Duty (10%): (₹1,145.78 + ₹60) × 10% = ₹120.58
- Fuel & Regulatory Surcharges (MVCA): ₹40.00
- Estimated Total Monthly Bill: ₹1,366.36 (Approx ₹1,366)
WBSEDCL Quarterly Billing Cycle Explained
For domestic consumers under WBSEDCL, billing is typically generated on a quarterly (3-month) cycle with three separate monthly payment coupons:
- Meter readings are taken once every 3 months, and the total consumed units are distributed across 3 monthly bills.
- Paying each monthly coupon on or before the due date entitles consumers to a timely payment rebate of 1% to 1.5%.
- This tool computes your exact monthly equivalent consumption for simple month-to-month budgeting.
Electricity Utilities in West Bengal
Power supply in the state is handled by two premier entities:
- WBSEDCL: West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited covers 96% of the state's geography across North and South Bengal.
- CESC Limited: Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation serves 567 sq. km of Kolkata, Howrah, and adjoining suburban zones.