If you live in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Rohtak, or anywhere else in Haryana, your electricity is supplied by either DHBVN (South) or UHBVN (North). While the names on the bill differ depending on your district, the tariff structure mandated by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) is exactly the same across the entire state.
Most residents assume the 1 unit electricity price in Haryana is calculated using standard slabs. However, Haryana uses a very unique dual-category billing system. The rates you pay are entirely dependent on whether you cross the magical 100-unit monthly boundary.
Let’s break down the official FY 2026-27 tariff rates, explain how per-unit taxes work instead of percentage taxes, and detail the massive billing cliff that occurs at the 100-unit mark.
The 100-Unit Boundary: Category I vs Category II
The Haryana Government has split domestic consumers into two separate groups based on their total monthly consumption. Unlike standard telescopic systems where only the top units get expensive, in Haryana, crossing 100 units changes the rate for your entire bill from unit one.
Category I: Total Consumption is 100 Units or Less
If you manage to keep your monthly consumption strictly under 100 units, you are placed in Category I. This category is heavily subsidized to support low-income households.
📊 Haryana Category I (Low Consumption) Tariff
| Monthly Consumption Slab | Base Energy Rate (per unit) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 50 Units | ₹ 2.00 |
| 51 – 100 Units | ₹ 2.50 |
⚡ Fixed Charges: Nil (₹0.00). If you consume 100 units or less, UHBVN and DHBVN waive all fixed charges entirely.
Category II: Total Consumption is Above 100 Units
The moment you consume 101 units in a month, you are pushed into Category II. The cheap ₹2.00 slab is completely taken away, and your billing starts over at a much higher base rate. You also instantly become liable to pay monthly fixed charges.
🏢 Haryana Category II (Standard Domestic) Tariff
| Monthly Consumption Slab | Base Energy Rate (per unit) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 150 Units | ₹ 4.50 |
| 151 – 250 Units | ₹ 5.25 |
| 251 – 500 Units | ₹ 6.30 |
| Above 500 Units | ₹ 7.10 |
⚡ Fixed Charges: If you fall into Category II, a flat fixed charge of ₹115 per month is added to your bill.
⚠️ The 100-Unit Danger Cliff
If you consume exactly 100 units, your base energy charge is ₹225, with zero fixed charges. But if you consume 101 units, you switch to Category II. Your first 100 units are no longer billed at ₹2.00/₹2.50—they are all billed at ₹4.50. Add the sudden ₹115 fixed charge, and your bill instantly jumps to nearly ₹600. That single extra unit effectively costs you over ₹300.
Per-Unit Taxes: Why Haryana is Unique
In almost every other state (like UP, Maharashtra, or Punjab), the state government levies electricity duty as a percentage (e.g., 5% or 10% of the total bill). This punishes high-volume users because as their base rate goes up, their tax multiplier goes up too.
Haryana does it completely differently. Instead of a percentage, Haryana charges flat per-unit surcharges. Every single unit you consume has a fixed tax added to it, regardless of your slab.
💸 Additional Flat Charges on Haryana Bills
- FSA (Fuel Surcharge Adjustment): ₹ 0.45 per unit. Used to recover the varying costs of coal and power purchase.
- Electricity Duty: ₹ 0.10 per unit.
- Municipal Tax: ₹ 0.05 per unit.
Total Surcharge: ₹ 0.60 per unit
This means if your AC pushes you into the top slab of ₹7.10, your effective final cost per unit is ₹7.70 once the flat ₹0.60 is added.
⚡ Stop Manually Calculating the Category Switch
Tracking whether you are in Category I or II, and manually adding the ₹0.60 per-unit flat taxes is frustrating. Use our free Haryana electricity bill calculator. Just enter your units, and it instantly generates your exact DHBVN or UHBVN bill.
Commercial, Agriculture & EV Tariffs
Haryana has highly subsidized rates for agriculture, but standard flat rates for businesses.
Commercial Shops (Non-Domestic LT)
Shops, offices, and commercial establishments do not benefit from domestic slabs. They pay a flat rate from unit one.
Flat Energy Rate
₹6.90/unit
Fixed Charge
₹110/kW/mo
Note: The ₹0.60 per unit flat surcharges (FSA + Duty + Municipal Tax) apply here as well.
Agriculture (Metered)
Haryana offers one of the lowest metered agricultural tariffs in the entire country.
- Energy Rate: Flat ₹0.10 per unit
- Fixed Charge: Nil (₹0.00)
EV Charging Stations
Dedicated public and private EV charging stations are exempt from monthly fixed charges to encourage electric vehicle adoption.
- Energy Rate: Flat ₹6.00 per unit
- Fixed Charge: Nil (₹0.00)
3 Strategies to Lower Your Haryana Electricity Bill
| Strategy | Why it works in Haryana |
|---|---|
| Defend the 100-unit Line | If you live in a small apartment and typically consume around 95 units, crossing into 101 units will trigger a sudden ₹300+ penalty by shifting you to Category II. Turn off appliances at the end of the month if you are close. |
| Keep Summer Consumption Under 500 | Once you cross 500 units, the rate jumps aggressively to ₹7.10 (plus ₹0.60 surcharges). Servicing your AC and keeping it at 26°C can prevent you from hitting this premium tier. |
| Avoid Percentage-based Anxiety | Because taxes in Haryana are fixed at ₹0.60 per unit, you do not suffer from the compounding tax multipliers seen in Delhi or Punjab. Upgrading to a 5-star AC provides a pure 1-to-1 return on investment without hidden tax math. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 1 unit electricity price in Haryana for homes?
It depends heavily on your total monthly usage. If you consume 100 units or less, the base rates are highly subsidized (₹2.00 to ₹2.50). If you consume over 100 units, you are shifted to a higher tier where rates start at ₹4.50 and go up to ₹7.10 for heavy users.
What is FSA in my DHBVN or UHBVN bill?
FSA stands for Fuel Surcharge Adjustment. It is a flat fee added to every unit of electricity you consume (currently ₹0.45 per unit) to help the DISCOM recover the varying costs of generating power.
How much is the electricity duty in Haryana?
Unlike most states that charge duty as a percentage of the bill, Haryana charges a flat rate. The electricity duty is fixed at ₹0.10 per unit, and there is also a Municipal Tax of ₹0.05 per unit.
What happens if I consume 101 units in Haryana?
If you consume 100 units, your bill is extremely cheap and has no fixed charges. If you consume 101 units, you instantly lose the low-income subsidy. You are moved to Category II, meaning you are billed at the ₹4.50 base rate from unit one, and a ₹115 fixed charge is slapped on your bill.
Is the electricity rate different in Gurgaon (DHBVN) compared to Karnal (UHBVN)?
No. The tariff slabs, fixed charges, and per-unit taxes are completely uniform across both distribution companies. The HERC regulates the rates for the entire state.
Do commercial shops get the Category I subsidy?
No. The Category I (100 units or less) subsidy is strictly for domestic households. Commercial non-domestic users pay a flat ₹6.90 per unit plus load-based fixed charges, regardless of how little they consume.
Official Resource: For further details on tariff orders and per-unit taxes, visit the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) Official Website.
Disclaimer: The tariff rates, fixed charges, and per-unit surcharge figures mentioned are based on the latest HERC Tariff Orders. Electricity tariffs are subject to periodic revisions. Always refer to your official UHBVN or DHBVN bill for your exact billing details.
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