Haryana residents and businesses, stay alert for the latest electricity tariff slabs in FY 2025-26, effective through March 2026, with minor hikes but built-in relief for low-consumption households. Combined with aggressive solar push under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and state subsidies, families in cities like Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Karnal, and Ambala can slash bills to zero by installing rooftop solar. With targets of 2.2 lakh installations by FY 2026-27, act now to offset rates up to ₹7.50/kWh and enjoy permanent savings.
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The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) approved tariffs for FY 2025-26 in March 2025, with increases of 20-30 paise/kWh across slabs to cover rising costs, but no fixed charges for many low-usage domestic consumers (up to 300 units/month). Domestic supply is categorized by load:
- Category I (up to 2 kW load): Basic relief for small homes.
- Category II (up to 5 kW load): Progressive slabs with subsidies embedded.
- Category III (above 5 kW load): Higher rates for larger consumers.
Industrial tariffs range from ₹6.45-7.80/kVAh, with fixed charges ₹290/kVA/month at higher voltages.
Solar relief: PM Surya Ghar offers central subsidies up to ₹78,000 (₹30,000/kW for 1-2 kW, ₹18,000/kW for next up to 3 kW). Haryana adds state subsidies for 1 lakh Antyodaya families: Up to ₹25,000/kW (40% benchmark, max 2 kW) for income <₹1.8 lakh/year; ₹10,000/kW (20%) for ₹1.8-3 lakh. Net metering credits excess generation, reducing effective rates.
No major changes announced for April 2026 yet, but solar targets emphasize avoiding future hikes.
How Much Benefit/Relief/Savings
Domestic slabs provide built-in relief for low usage; solar amplifies it.
Domestic Tariff Slabs (FY 2025-26):
| Category | Consumption Slab | Energy Charge (₹/kWh) | Fixed Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| I (up to 2 kW) | 0-50 units | 2.20 | Nil |
| I (up to 2 kW) | 51-100 units | 2.70 | Nil |
| II (up to 5 kW) | 0-150 units | 2.95 | Nil |
| II (up to 5 kW) | 151-300 units | 5.25 | Nil |
| II (up to 5 kW) | 301-500 units | 6.45 | ₹50/kW |
| II (up to 5 kW) | Above 500 units | 7.10 | ₹50/kW |
| III (>5 kW) | 0-500 units | 6.50 | ₹75/kW |
| III (>5 kW) | 501-1000 units | 7.15 | ₹75/kW |
| III (>5 kW) | Above 1000 units | 7.50 | ₹75/kW |
Solar Savings Example (3 kW System, Avg Generation 400 units/month at ₹6 avg rate):
| System Cost Before Subsidy | Central Subsidy | State Subsidy (Eligible) | Net Cost | Monthly Savings | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹1,50,000-1,80,000 | ₹78,000 | Up to ₹50,000 | ₹22,000-52,000 | ₹2,000-2,500 | ₹24,000-30,000+ |
Low-income families save up to 100% on bills under 200 units/month with solar.
How It Affects You
- Low-usage homes (under 100 units): Minimal bills (₹100-200/month) – perfect for rural areas.
- Middle-class in urban Gurugram/Faridabad: Higher slabs hit summer AC usage; solar offsets 70-100% costs.
- Industries: Higher fixed charges push for solar to reduce demand peaks.
- Overall: No two-part tariff for low domestic; solar ensures long-term hedge against hikes.
Tips to Avoid Trouble
- Check your slab on UHBVN/DHBVN portals – pay online to avoid delays.
- For solar: Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in; select Haryana DISCOM (UHBVN/DHBVN); upload Aadhaar, bill.
- Antyodaya families: Apply via HAREDA for extra subsidy on first-come basis.
- Use efficient appliances; monitor via apps to stay in low slabs.
- Install before March 31, 2026, for full subsidies.
Which slab are you in, and will solar help you avoid high rates in 2026?
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Official Website Links:
- Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC): https://herc.gov.in
- Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN): https://www.uhbvn.org.in
- Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN): https://www.dhbvn.org.in
- New & Renewable Energy Department Haryana (HAREDA): https://hareda.gov.in
- PM Surya Ghar Portal: https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in