Gurugram Electricity Charges Hiked. Check New Tariffs

Fixed charges have also been imposed at Rs 50 per kilowatt for consumption slabs of 301-500 units and above 500 units.

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has released a new electricity tariff order for 2025-26, effective midnight on March 31, with domestic power rates rising by 20 to 30 paise per kWh. For households, the rate for the 0-50 unit slab has increased from Rs 2.00 to Rs 2.20 per kWh, while the 51-100 unit slab now costs Rs 2.70 per kWh compared to the previous Rs 2.50. In the 0-150 unit category for higher consumption, the rate has been revised upward from Rs 2.75 to Rs 2.95 per kWh.

HERC's latest order removes the burden of Minimum Monthly Charges (MMC) for domestic consumers using up to 300 units, as a two-part tariff system has been introduced. Despite these increases, the tariff for Category-I domestic users remains among the lowest in the region.

Further Increases And Additional Categories

For households consuming between 151 and 300 units, the rate stands at Rs 5.25 per kWh. Beyond this, rates climb to Rs 6.45 per kWh for 301-500 units and Rs 7.10 per kWh for consumption exceeding 500 units. A new category has been introduced for consumers with loads over 5 kilowatts, where rates are fixed at Rs 6.50 per kWh for 0-500 units, Rs 7.15 for 501-1,000 units, and Rs 7.50 per kWh for usage above 1,000 units. Fixed charges have also been imposed at Rs 50 per kilowatt for consumption slabs of 301-500 units and above 500 units.

Industrial And Agriculture Tariffs Revised

For the industrial sector, the tariff for an 11 kVAh supply has increased from Rs 6.65 to Rs 6.95 per kVAh. Additionally, the fixed monthly charge has risen from Rs 165 per kVA to Rs 290 per kVA.

In a bid to support the agricultural community, tariffs for metered agricultural connections have seen a reduction in Minimum Monthly Charges, lowered from Rs 200 per BHP per year to between Rs 180 and Rs 144 per BHP, depending on load.

Moreover, a new tariff slab has been introduced for agro-industries above 20 kW, aimed at encouraging emerging sectors like mushroom cultivation, high-tech hydroponics, aeroponics, and cold storage.

HERC’s notification, issued late Tuesday, outlines these changes, which will be in effect from April 1, 2025.