Quick answer: In 2026, urban domestic electricity charges in Noida range from ₹5.50 to ₹7.00 per unit depending on your monthly consumption, plus a fixed charge of ₹110 per kW of sanctioned load and 5% electricity duty. Greater Noida homes supplied by NPCL follow the same UPERC-approved slabs but receive a 10% regulatory discount. These rates are set by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) under the FY 2026-27 tariff order.
For anyone buying or renting a home in the city, understanding electricity charges in Noida is now as important as checking the carpet area or the maintenance fee. Power bills have become one of the biggest recurring monthly expenses for Noida households especially through the long summer months when air conditioners run for hours. This guide breaks down the latest per-unit rates, fixed charges, the fuel surcharge, how NPCL differs from UPPCL, and practical ways to keep your bill in check.
Table of Contents
- Who Supplies Electricity in Noida and Greater Noida?
- Electricity Rate Per Unit in Noida 2026 (UPPCL / PVVNL Urban Slabs)
- Electricity Charges in Greater Noida (NPCL) 2026
- Did Electricity Charges in Noida Increase in 2026?
- Why Noida Residents Feel the Pinch on Power Bills
- How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill in Noida
- What This Means If You’re Buying a Home in Noida
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who Supplies Electricity in Noida and Greater Noida?
Electricity in Gautam Buddh Nagar is distributed by two different licensees, and which one serves you depends on where your home is located:
- Noida (the sector city): Supplied by PVVNL (Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited), the western distribution arm of UPPCL (Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited). This is standard state-utility postpaid billing.
- Greater Noida and Greater Noida West (Noida Extension): Supplied by NPCL (Noida Power Compan Limited), a private licensee widely regarded for more reliable supply and better service.
Both distributors bill under the same tariff structure approved by UPERC, so the per-unit electricity rate in Noida is broadly the same across the region with NPCL consumers getting an additional regulatory rebate.
Electricity Rate Per Unit in Noida 2026 (UPPCL / PVVNL Urban Slabs)
For a normal urban home connection in Noida under the LMV-1 (domestic) category, the FY 2026-27 slab-wise electricity charges in Noida are as follows:
| Monthly Consumption | Rate per Unit (₹/kWh) |
|---|---|
| First 150 units | ₹5.50 |
| 151 – 300 units | ₹6.00 |
| 301 – 500 units | ₹6.50 |
| Above 500 units | ₹7.00 |
On top of the per-unit energy charge, every urban domestic bill also includes:
- Fixed charge: ₹110 per kW of sanctioned load, per month
- Electricity duty: 5% on the energy charges
- Fuel surcharge (FPPAS): a variable charge revised every quarter by UPERC
Example: A 2 kW home in Noida consuming around 250 units in a month pays roughly ₹1,690 in energy charges plus the fixed charge and duty an effective rate close to ₹7 per unit once everything is added. Run two ACs through a Noida summer and you cross into the higher 500+ unit slab quickly.
Electricity Charges in Greater Noida (NPCL) 2026
Homes in Greater Noida and Greater Noida West are billed by NPCL on the same UPERC-approved domestic slabs shown above. The key differences that benefit NPCL consumers are:
- A 10% regulatory discount on fixed and energy charges continues for NPCL consumers in FY 2026-27.
- Consumers on prepaid meters receive an additional 2% discount on their electricity bill.
- NPCL is often preferred by residents for its reliability and digital self-service (bill view, payments and complaints via the NPCL website and app).
If you are comparing societies across Noida and Greater Noida, this NPCL rebate is a small but real factor in your monthly cost of living.
Did Electricity Charges in Noida Increase in 2026?
Here is the current picture for FY 2026-27:
- Per-unit tariff: UPERC retained the existing tariff for FY 2026-27 across all consumer categories so the headline slab rates for domestic consumers did not rise. The approved Average Billing Rate (ABR) for the year is around ₹6.36 per unit.
- Fuel surcharge (FPPAS): UPPCL confirmed a 10% Fuel & Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge on bills, applied from the June 2026 billing cycle to offset higher fuel costs. This is a temporary charge and is reviewed every quarter.
- New connection charges: UPPCL has proposed a 25–30% hike in connection charges for new consumers one of the steepest proposed revisions in the state’s power sector. If approved, this would affect people applying for new electricity connections, not the per-unit rate of existing consumers.
- Subsidy relief: The UP government increased the total electricity subsidy for FY 2026-27, and the lifeline subsidy for the lowest-usage households was raised to ₹3.75 per unit.
In short: your per-unit rate is stable for now, but the fuel surcharge nudges the effective bill up, and new-connection applicants should budget for a possible increase.
Why Noida Residents Feel the Pinch on Power Bills
Even with stable slab rates, Noida households often feel electricity is expensive, and there are clear reasons:
- Higher effective rate than Delhi. Noida residents typically pay noticeably more for electricity than households just across the border in Delhi, which offers larger subsidies to eligible consumers.
- Slab creep in summer. The rate itself doesn’t change, but heavy AC use pushes consumption into the higher 300+ and 500+ unit slabs, where each unit costs more.
- Add-on charges. The fixed charge, 5% duty and the fuel surcharge sit on top of the energy charge, so the “effective” per-unit cost is always higher than the headline slab rate.
- Sanctioned load. A higher sanctioned load means a higher fixed charge every month even in a month you use very little power.
How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill in Noida
You don’t need to sit in the dark to save money. These steps make a measurable difference:
- Right-size your sanctioned load. Paying for load you never use inflates your fixed charge every month. Review your sanctioned load against your actual peak usage.
- Switch to a prepaid meter where available. NPCL prepaid consumers get a 2% discount, and prepaid billing helps you track and control usage in real time.
- Beat the slab. Since rates rise with consumption, keeping monthly usage below the next slab threshold (for example, under 300 units) directly lowers your per-unit cost.
- Upgrade to efficient appliances. 5-star ACs, BLDC fans, LED lighting and an inverter refrigerator can cut a summer bill significantly.
- Consider rooftop solar. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, eligible homeowners get substantial subsidies on rooftop solar a strong long-term hedge against rising power costs, especially for independent floors and villas.
- Pay on time and go digital. Avoid late-payment surcharges, and use timely digital-payment rebates where offered.
What This Means If You’re Buying a Home in Noida
At Prateek Properties, we believe the true cost of a home includes what you pay to live in it every month not just the price tag. When you evaluate a project, factor in:
- Distributor: Is the society under UPPCL/PVVNL (Noida) or NPCL (Greater Noida / Noida Extension)? NPCL’s regulatory rebate can trim your monthly outgo.
- Metering: Prepaid society meters versus DG-backed common metering can change both your rate and your reliability.
- Load planning: Larger homes and villas need higher sanctioned loads budget for the higher fixed charge accordingly.
- Solar readiness: Projects and independent floors that allow rooftop solar give you a genuine long-term saving.
Choosing the right home in the right pocket of Noida can quietly save you thousands every year on power alone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Electricity Charges in Noida
Q1. What is the electricity rate per unit in Noida in 2026?
Urban domestic electricity charges in Noida are ₹5.50 per unit for the first 150 units, ₹6.00 for 151–300 units, ₹6.50 for 301–500 units and ₹7.00 above 500 units, plus a ₹110/kW fixed charge and 5% electricity duty (FY 2026-27 UPERC tariff).
Q2. Who provides electricity in Noida and Greater Noida?
Noida’s sectors are supplied by UPPCL’s distribution arm PVVNL, while Greater Noida and Greater Noida West (Noida Extension) are supplied by the private licensee NPCL.
Q3. Did electricity charges in Noida increase in 2026?
UPERC retained the per-unit domestic tariff for FY 2026-27, so slab rates did not rise. However, a temporary 10% fuel surcharge (FPPAS) was added to bills from the June 2026 cycle, and a hike in new-connection charges has been proposed.
Q4. Are electricity charges in Greater Noida cheaper than Noida?
NPCL (Greater Noida) follows the same UPERC slabs as UPPCL but offers a 10% regulatory discount, plus a further 2% discount for prepaid-meter consumers so effective charges can be slightly lower.
Q5. Why is my Noida electricity bill higher than the slab rate?
Your effective rate is higher because the fixed charge (₹110/kW), 5% electricity duty and the quarterly fuel surcharge are added on top of the per-unit energy charge, and heavy summer usage pushes you into higher-priced slabs.
Q6. How can I lower my electricity bill in Noida?
Right-size your sanctioned load, use energy-efficient 5-star appliances and LED lighting, keep monthly usage below the next slab threshold, opt for a prepaid meter where available, and consider rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
Disclaimer: Electricity tariffs are set and revised by UPERC/UPPCL and are subject to change. The rates above reflect the FY 2026-27 tariff order and publicly available data at the time of writing and are for general information only — they are not financial advice. Always verify your exact charges on your official UPPCL/PVVNL or NPCL bill, or at uppcl.org, npcl.co.in and uperc.org, before making decisions.