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TANGEDCO 2026 · द्वि-मासिक स्लैब · FCA शामिल

TNEB बिल कैलकुलेटर 2026
सटीक द्वि-मासिक टैरिफ ऑडिट

भारत का एकमात्र कैलकुलेटर जो TANGEDCO के असली द्वि-मासिक (2 महीने) बिलिंग चक्र का उपयोग करता है — मासिक औसत नहीं। मीटर रीडिंग डालें, FCA सहित पूरा स्लैब ब्रेकडाउन पाएं।

மின்னணுக் கணக்கீடு — 2026 TANGEDCO தொகுப்பு

4स्लैब दरें
60-दिनबिलिंग चक्र
FCAशामिल ₹0.35/यूनिट
100uमुफ्त यूनिट सब्सिडी
HomeElectricityTNEB Bill Calculator 2026
TANGEDCO 2026 · Bi-Monthly Slab Logic · FCA Inclusive

TNEB Bill Calculator 2026
Accurate Bi-Monthly Tariff Audit

India's only calculator using the true TANGEDCO 2-month billing cycle — not monthly averages. Enter your meter readings, get a full slab-by-slab breakdown with Fuel Cost Adjustment.

மின்னணுக் கணக்கீடு — 2026 TANGEDCO தொகுப்பு

4Tariff Slabs
60-dayBilling Cycle
FCAIncluded (₹0.35/unit)
100uFree Unit Subsidy

TNEB Bi-Monthly Calculator

60-day cycle · Slab-precise · FCA included

DU Verified

TNEB 2026 Tariff Alert

Tamil Nadu · TANGEDCO Domestic

Updated 2026
0–100 units
Lowest slab · Free for eligible
₹2.25
101–200 units
+55% jump from slab 1
₹3.50
201–500 units
Most Chennai homes land here
₹4.80
501+ units
Highest slab — AC-heavy homes
₹6.40
Fixed Charge (Single Phase)₹100/bi-month
Fixed Charge (Three Phase)₹200/bi-month
Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA)₹0.35/unit
Free Units (Eligible consumers)100 units

2026 Tariff Revision

TANGEDCO filed for a 12% average tariff hike with TNERC in FY2026. The slab structure remains at 4 tiers for domestic consumers.

TNEB Bi-Monthly — Key Facts

  • Billing Cycle
    60 days (every 2 months)
  • Meter Read Cities
    Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem
  • Bill Issue Date
    ~2 weeks after reading
  • Online Payment
    TNEB Portal, BBPS, Paytm
  • TNEB Helpline
    1912 (24×7)

Solar can wipe your TNEB bill

A 2kW rooftop solar system generates ~240 units/month in Tamil Nadu — wiping the 201–500 slab entirely. PM Surya Ghar subsidy up to ₹78,000 applies.

TN Solar ROI Calculator
Interactive Tool — TNEB Slab Optimizer

TNEB Slab Optimizer — Know Your Exact Unit Limit

Set a target monthly spend and we'll show you the maximum units you can consume to stay within each slab boundary. Stop guessing — start planning.

Your maximum acceptable TNEB bill including FCA + fixed charge

TNEB Calculation Method — Explained

TNEB 2-மாத கணக்கீடு — The 2-Month Rule

How TANGEDCO calculates your bill differently from every other DISCOM in India — and why most national calculators give you wrong numbers.

Worked Example: 340 Units

Bi-monthly consumption · Single phase

1
0–100 units
100 × ₹2.25Slab 1 — fully consumed
₹225.00
2
101–200 units
100 × ₹3.50Slab 2 — fully consumed
₹350.00
3
201–340 units
140 × ₹4.80Slab 3 — partial use
₹672.00
Energy Charge Total₹1,247.00
Fuel Cost Adjustment (₹0.35 × 340)₹119.00
Fixed Charge (Single Phase)₹100.00
Total Bi-Monthly Bill₹1,466.00

Monthly average: ₹733/month

Why TNEB is Different

  • TNEB reads your meter every 60 days
    Most other DISCOMs bill monthly (30 days)
  • Slabs apply to total 2-month consumption
    You cannot halve your reading to find your slab
  • One fixed charge per bi-monthly bill
    You pay ₹100 once — not twice
  • FCA (Fuel Cost Adjustment) added per unit
    Appears as "Fuel Surcharge" on your physical bill

Slab Management Tip — குறைந்த தட்டில் இருங்கள்

If you are at 480 units, cutting just 20 units over 3 days saves you from the ₹6.40 slab. The boundary jump (₹4.80 to ₹6.40) is worth ₹320 in savings for every 200 units kept below 500.

Audit your AC contribution to slab jumping →

Common TNEB Bill Traps

Situations that cause unexpected bill spikes in Tamil Nadu

The 501-Unit Trap

Using 501 units vs 499 units costs ₹32 more for just 2 units — because you cross into the ₹6.40 slab. Every unit above 500 costs 33% more.

Summer Spike (May–June)

AC usage in peak Tamil Nadu summer can push bi-monthly consumption from 300 to 700 units — tripling your bill from ~₹1,600 to ~₹4,500.

Reading Delay Trap

When the bi-monthly reading is delayed by 10–15 days, your next bill covers 75 days not 60. This can artificially push you into a higher slab.

Solar Net Metering in Tamil Nadu

சூரிய மின்சாரம் — How Solar Affects Your TNEB Bi-Monthly Bill

Tamil Nadu gets 5.5–6.2 peak sun hours/day. Under TNERC net metering, your solar export credits offset the next bi-monthly reading — keeping you permanently in the lower slabs.

1 kW Solar System
Monthly generation~120 units/month
Bi-monthly offset~240 units
Bill before solar₹1,466
Bill after solar₹550
Bi-monthly saving
₹916

Pushes most homes from slab 3 to slab 1

2 kW Solar System
Monthly generation~240 units/month
Bi-monthly offset~480 units
Bill before solar₹2,800
Bill after solar₹620
Bi-monthly saving
₹2,180

Virtually eliminates a 500-unit household bill

3 kW Solar System
Monthly generation~360 units/month
Bi-monthly offset~720 units
Bill before solar₹4,200
Bill after solar₹100
Bi-monthly saving
₹4,100

Net metering credit carries forward to next bill

How TNEB Net Metering Works

  1. 1

    Install MNRE-approved solar panels (TNERC approved installer)

  2. 2

    Apply for net meter at TANGEDCO office — approval in 30–45 days

  3. 3

    Bi-monthly reading captures: Grid consumed MINUS Solar exported

  4. 4

    If export > import, surplus credit rolls to next bi-monthly bill

  5. 5

    PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹30,000 for 1kW, ₹60,000 for 2kW, ₹78,000 for 3kW

TN Solar ROI — Quick Math

Chennai · 2kW system · PM Surya Ghar

System cost (2kW)₹1,20,000
PM Surya Ghar subsidy−₹60,000
Your net investment₹60,000
Annual saving on TNEB bill~₹26,160
Simple payback period~2.3 years
25-year lifetime saving~₹6,54,000
Calculate My TN Solar ROI

Uses official TNERC net metering rates · MNRE subsidy data

Savings at TNEB / TANGEDCO Rates

At TNEB / TANGEDCO's top slab of 6.40/unit, here's what each upgrade saves you

Every rupee saved at the top slab counts double — it also keeps you out of higher tiers

Affiliate links · No extra cost

FAN UPGRADE

Atomberg Renesa BLDC Fan

28W vs 75W × 10hr/day × 365 days

You save at TNEB / TANGEDCO
1,098/year per fan
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AC UPGRADE

5-Star vs 3-Star AC (1.5T)

30% less power × 8hr × 90 summer days

You save at TNEB / TANGEDCO
1,659/summer season
Calculate AC Savings
SMART MONITOR

HomeMate AC Schedule + Tapo P110

Auto-shutdown saves 12% on AC × 8hr × 90 days

You save at TNEB / TANGEDCO
664/summer via scheduling
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AC PROTECTION

V-Guard iMagno 410 Stabilizer

Compressor protection = ₹8,000–₹15,000 repair avoided

You save at TNEB / TANGEDCO
3,200/year (amortised protection)
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Combined savings potential: A BLDC fan + 5-star AC upgrade together could save you 2,757/year at TNEB / TANGEDCO's ₹6.40 top slab — that's roughly 36 units saved per month.

Compare Your DISCOM

How Does TANGEDCO Compare?

Side-by-side tariff context with neighboring DISCOMs — see if your state is low, mid, or high cost.

View All 16 State Tariffs
Your DISCOM
TA
TANGEDCO
Tamil Nadu
Top Slab Rate
6.4/unit
Your current DISCOM
Base Slab
2.25
Slabs
4
Billing
Bi-Monthly
Duty
FCA ₹0.35
ModerateCheapest Here

60-day billing cycle

View Full Calculator
KS
KSEB
Kerala
Top Slab Rate
8/unit
25% costlier than TANGEDCO
Base Slab
2.9
Slabs
6
Billing
Monthly
Duty
10%
High Cost

6-slab progressive

KSEB Calculator
TS
TSSPDCL
Telangana
Top Slab Rate
9.5/unit
48% costlier than TANGEDCO
Base Slab
1.45
Slabs
7
Billing
Monthly
Duty
5%
Very HighMost Expensive

India's cheapest Slab 1

TSSPDCL Calculator
BE
BESCOM
Karnataka
Top Slab Rate
8.16/unit
27% costlier than TANGEDCO
Base Slab
2.85
Slabs
5
Billing
Monthly
Duty
6%
High Cost

5-slab, Bangalore

BESCOM Calculator

Top Slab Rate Comparison

TANGEDCO
6.4
Tamil
KSEB
8
Kerala
BESCOM
8.16
Karnataka
TSSPDCL
9.5
Telangana

Top slab rate at 300+ units/month · Source: Official SERC tariff orders 2026

Save More — Related Tools

Your TNEB Bill Has Layers — Audit Each One

The calculator gives you the number. These tools help you cut it.

Top Slab Culprit

Is Your AC Pushing You into the ₹6.40 Slab?

A 1.5T 3-star AC running 8h/day adds ~240 units/month to your TNEB bill — that is 480 bi-monthly units, right at the danger zone.

Check My AC Bill
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Reduce Your TNEB Consumption — மின்சாரம் சேமி

These 10 energy tips are tailored for Indian middle-class homes — LED swap, AC thermostat, and phantom load elimination.

View Energy Tips
Fan vs AC

Best 5-Star BLDC Fan to Lower Your TNEB Slab

Atomberg Renesa+ uses just 28W vs 75W for a regular fan — replace 3 fans and save ~40 units/bi-monthly bill.

See Fan Review
Zero Bill Goal

TN Solar Calculator — TANGEDCO Net Metering

See exactly how many panels you need to wipe your bi-monthly TNEB bill — with PM Surya Ghar subsidy applied.

TN Solar Calculator
Calculations Verified by The DU Tech Team

All TANGEDCO tariff data is sourced from TNERC official orders

Every slab rate, fixed charge, and FCA value on this page is verified against the 2026–27 TNERC tariff order. Our team stress-tests each calculator against real sample bills.

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TNEB FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

The most searched TANGEDCO queries — answered precisely.

In 2026, 1 unit (kWh) in TNEB costs: ₹2.25 for the first 100 units, ₹3.50 for 101–200 units, ₹4.80 for 201–500 units, and ₹6.40 for units above 500. These are bi-monthly slab rates — applied to your total 2-month consumption.