Every unit has a story.
See what you pay, what the benefit covers, and where the rules change.
BILL COMPARISON
The same usage. Three policy choices.
AT YOUR SELECTED USAGE
Follow the rupee
Support = approved schedule minus consumer energy charge. This is a tariff comparison, not measured generation cost or an audited subsidy payment. A negative gap means your policy exceeds the approved schedule.
THE ELIGIBILITY EFFECT
One extra unit can change the bill
The reported benefit drops from 200 to 100 free units above 500. The resulting increase is ₹478.40, including the extra unit.
MAY 2026 · REPORTED POLICY
How your bill adds up
| Consumption band | Charged units | ₹ / unit | Energy charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free allowance | 200 | ₹0.00 | ₹0.00 |
| 201–400 units | 200 | ₹4.70 | ₹940.00 |
| 401–450 units | 50 | ₹6.30 | ₹315.00 |
| Total energy charge | ₹1,255.00 | ||
Compare exact values at this usage
| Policy snapshot | Energy charge | Free units |
|---|---|---|
| DMK · before 10 May 2026 | ₹1,490.00 | 100 |
| May 2026 · reported | ₹1,255.00 | 200 |
| Your proposed policy | ₹1,255.00 | 200 |
Policy snapshots isolate the tariff effect. They do not establish which government performed better. Estimates exclude arrears, deposits, transition-date proration, solar settlement and special consumer categories. Check your actual bill for the applicable rules.
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