⚡ Nepal Electricity Authority Tariff 2082/83

Latest NEA Tariff Rates and Step-by-Step Bill Calculation Guide

Bijuli bill aayo, number dherai dekhiyo, reason thaha bhayena? This guide covers every NEA slab rate, service charge, seasonal difference, and the 1.5% duty, with three worked examples so you can verify your bill before paying.

⏱ ~15 min read 📅 Updated May 2026 (2082/83 BS) ✍️ Merokalam Team

Every Baishakh, the same thing happens in thousands of Nepali households. The electricity bill arrives. The number on it is higher than expected. Someone pulls out their phone and starts calculating. They multiply the units by the rate they remember from last year. The numbers do not match.

There are three things they did not account for: the service charge, the 1.5% duty on the energy charge, and the fact that NEA uses a slab system where different units are billed at different rates, not a flat rate for all units consumed.

Rajesh from Bhaktapur consumed 185 units in Falgun. He multiplied 185 by NRS 9.50 (the rate he had seen for that slab) and got NRS 1,757.50. He expected a bill around NRS 1,900 with some charges. The actual bill was NRS 2,298. He thought there was an error.

There was no error. There never was. He just did not know how the NEA billing system works.

This guide fixes that completely.

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Quick Answer: NEA Domestic Slab Rates 2082/83 (15 Ampere meter)
0-20 units → NRS 4.00/unit + NRS 50 service charge
21-30 units → NRS 6.50/unit + NRS 75 service charge
31-50 units → NRS 8.00/unit + NRS 75 service charge
51-150 units → NRS 9.50/unit + NRS 100 service charge
151-250 units→ NRS 9.50/unit + NRS 125 service charge
Above 251 → NRS 11.00/unit + NRS 175 service charge
+ 1.5% duty on energy charge only
NRS 4
Lowest per-unit rate: 0-20 units on a 15A domestic meter
NRS 11
Highest per-unit rate: above 251 units on any domestic meter
1.5%
Duty (rajaswa) charged on the energy charge portion of your bill
ERC
Electricity Regulatory Commission Nepal sets all NEA tariff rates (not NEA itself)

NEA Domestic Tariff Slab Rates 2082/83: Complete Table

Nepal Electricity Authority ko tariff structure bujhnu aghi, sabhaibanda pahile yo bujhnu cha: NEA does not use a flat rate. It uses a slab (tiered) system where the rate per unit changes depending on how many total units you consumed that month.

The rates below are set by the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) of Nepal. The current structure has been in effect since 2078 Mangsir (after the 140th ERC meeting on 2078/07/08).

Domestic Single-Phase Meter (Ghar ko bijuli): All Slab Rates

Monthly Units (kWh) Rate Per Unit (NRS) Service Charge: 5A meter Service Charge: 15A meter Service Charge: 30A meter Service Charge: 60A meter
0 to 20 units NRS 4.00 NRS 30 NRS 50 NRS 75 NRS 125
21 to 30 units NRS 6.50 NRS 50 NRS 75 NRS 100 NRS 125
31 to 50 units NRS 8.00 NRS 50 NRS 75 NRS 100 NRS 125
51 to 150 units NRS 9.50 NRS 75 NRS 100 NRS 125 NRS 150
151 to 250 units NRS 9.50 NRS 100 NRS 125 NRS 150 NRS 200
Above 251 units NRS 11.00 NRS 150 NRS 175 NRS 200 NRS 250

Source: NEA tariff structure based on ERC Nepal 140th meeting decision (2078/07/08), effective from 2078 Mangsir. Highlighted rows show the two most common consumption brackets for average Nepali households. Verify current rates at nea.org.np or erc.gov.np for any revisions.

The most critical thing about NEA slabs: it is NOT tiered billing
This is the most misunderstood part of NEA billing. NEA does NOT charge different rates for different blocks within the same bill. It charges ONE rate for ALL units based on the slab you fall into.

Example: If you consumed 60 units, you are in the 51-150 slab. You pay NRS 9.50 for ALL 60 units, not NRS 4 for the first 20, NRS 6.50 for the next 10, etc. The entire 60 units are billed at NRS 9.50.

This is different from income tax progressive slabs. NEA uses the total consumption to identify the slab, then applies that single rate to all units.

How NEA Calculates Your Bill: The Exact Formula

Bijuli bill calculate garnu cha? Here is the exact formula NEA uses. Three components: energy charge, service charge, and 1.5% duty.

Step 1
Find your units consumed this month
Units = This month's meter reading minus last month's meter reading. Your meter shows a 5 or 6 digit number (kWh). The difference between the two readings is your monthly consumption. This number is also printed on your NEA bill as "Units Consumed."
Step 2
Identify your slab
Look at your total units consumed and match it to the slab table above. If you used 95 units, you are in the 51-150 slab at NRS 9.50/unit. If you used 18 units, you are in the 0-20 slab at NRS 4.00/unit.
Step 3
Calculate your energy charge
Energy charge = Units consumed × Rate per unit for your slab. For 95 units at NRS 9.50: energy charge = 95 × 9.50 = NRS 902.50.
Step 4
Add the service charge
Find your service charge from the table based on your slab AND your meter ampere size. For 95 units on a 15A meter (51-150 slab), the service charge is NRS 100. Service charge = NRS 100.
Step 5
Calculate 1.5% duty on the energy charge
Duty is applied only to the energy charge, not to the service charge. Duty = 1.5% × Energy charge. For energy charge of NRS 902.50: duty = 0.015 × 902.50 = NRS 13.54 (rounded).
Step 6
Add everything together
Total bill = Energy charge + Service charge + Duty. For our example: NRS 902.50 + NRS 100 + NRS 13.54 = NRS 1,016.04.

Three Complete Worked Examples: Bijuli Bill Calculation

Here are three complete calculations covering low, medium, and high household consumption. All use a 15 Ampere single-phase meter, which is the most common household meter size in Nepal.

Example 1: Low Usage Household (25 units, 15A meter)

A single working professional in a Kathmandu flat. Uses LED lights, one fan, a phone charger, and occasionally a small TV. Consumed 25 units in Falgun.

Example 1: 25 Units | 15A Meter | Slab: 21-30
Units consumed = 25
Rate (21-30 slab) = NRS 6.50 per unit
Energy charge = 25 × 6.50 = NRS 162.50
Service charge (21-30 slab, 15A) = NRS 75.00
Duty = 1.5% of NRS 162.50 = NRS 2.44
Total Bill = NRS 162.50 + 75.00 + 2.44 = NRS 239.94

Example 2: Average Household (95 units, 15A meter)

A family of four in Lalitpur. Refrigerator, television, washing machine (used 3x weekly), four LED lights, ceiling fan. Consumed 95 units in Falgun.

Example 2: 95 Units | 15A Meter | Slab: 51-150
Units consumed = 95
Rate (51-150 slab) = NRS 9.50 per unit
Energy charge = 95 × 9.50 = NRS 902.50
Service charge (51-150 slab, 15A) = NRS 100.00
Duty = 1.5% of NRS 902.50 = NRS 13.54
Total Bill = NRS 902.50 + 100.00 + 13.54 = NRS 1,016.04

Example 3: High Usage Household (185 units, 15A meter)

This is Rajesh's case from the story. A family in Bhaktapur with air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, washing machine, water heater, and multiple appliances. Consumed 185 units in Falgun.

Example 3: 185 Units | 15A Meter | Slab: 151-250
Units consumed = 185
Rate (151-250 slab) = NRS 9.50 per unit
Energy charge = 185 × 9.50 = NRS 1,757.50
Service charge (151-250 slab, 15A) = NRS 125.00
Duty = 1.5% of NRS 1,757.50 = NRS 26.36
Total Bill = NRS 1,757.50 + 125.00 + 26.36 = NRS 1,908.86

Wait, that is NRS 1,908 in our calculation, but Rajesh's actual bill was NRS 2,298. What explains the NRS 389 gap?

Why your calculated amount may differ from the actual NEA bill
Arrears (Baki): If you had any unpaid amount from previous months, NEA adds it to the current bill. This is the most common reason for a higher-than-expected bill.

Meter rent: Some meters include a small monthly meter rent charge that is not in the standard tariff table.

Adjustment for previous readings: If the meter was not read last month and was estimated, this month may include a correction.

Different meter capacity: If your house has a 30A or 60A meter (not 15A), the service charges are different.

For Rajesh specifically: His bill showed NRS 350 in arrears from a partially paid previous month. His correct new month calculation was NRS 1,909 + NRS 350 arrears + NRS 39 meter rent = NRS 2,298. The tariff was correct. The gap was arrears.
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Seasonal Rates: Three-Phase (Tin Phase) Meter Tariff

Three-phase (low voltage) connections used by commercial establishments and some large households have a seasonal rate structure. The rate per unit changes depending on the time of year. This is to manage peak demand during winter when hydroelectric generation is lower.

Consumer Type Season Months (BS) Rate Per Unit (NRS) Service Charge
Three-phase LV up to 10 KVA Summer (Wet season) Ashar to Kartik NRS 10.50 NRS 1,100 (for up to 400 units)
Three-phase LV up to 10 KVA Winter (Dry season) Mangsir to Jestha NRS 11.50 NRS 1,100 (for up to 400 units)
Three-phase LV above 10 KVA Summer Ashar to Kartik NRS 10.50 NRS 1,800
Three-phase LV above 10 KVA Winter Mangsir to Jestha NRS 11.50 NRS 1,800
Single-phase domestic meters have no seasonal rate. The slab rates in the domestic table above are the same year-round for single-phase (ek phase) connections. Only commercial three-phase and medium/high voltage consumers have seasonal pricing. If you have a standard home single-phase meter, your rate per unit stays the same regardless of whether it is Shrawan or Magh.

The Slab Boundary Problem: The 51-Unit Trap

This is something almost no NEA guide explains, and it causes real financial confusion for households at the edge of a slab boundary.

Look at the difference between 50 units and 51 units:

Consumption Slab Rate Energy Charge Service Charge (15A) Total (approx)
50 units 31-50 NRS 8.00 NRS 400 NRS 75 NRS 481
51 units 51-150 NRS 9.50 NRS 484.50 NRS 100 NRS 592

Consuming just ONE extra unit (from 50 to 51) increases your bill by approximately NRS 111. This is because crossing a slab boundary changes the rate for ALL units, not just the extra one. Your bill jumps from NRS 481 to NRS 592 for one unit difference.

This has a practical implication: if you are close to a slab boundary in the third week of the month and you have control over some usage (like postponing washing machine use or delaying water heater use), staying under the boundary saves a meaningful amount.

All NEA slab boundary points to watch
20/21 units: Rate jumps from NRS 4.00 to NRS 6.50. Bill jumps NRS 55+ at boundary.
30/31 units: Rate jumps from NRS 6.50 to NRS 8.00. Bill jumps NRS 50+ at boundary.
50/51 units: Rate jumps from NRS 8.00 to NRS 9.50. Bill jumps NRS 110+ at boundary.
250/251 units: Rate jumps from NRS 9.50 to NRS 11.00. Bill jumps NRS 400+ at boundary.

Commercial and Other Consumer Tariff Rates

Commercial establishments (pasal, office, hotel, restaurant) and non-domestic users have different tariff structures from domestic household consumers. Here is a summary:

Consumer Category Rate Per Unit (NRS) Key Notes
Domestic (single-phase, all slabs) NRS 4.00 to NRS 11.00 As per slab table above. Most favorable rates.
Non-domestic/Commercial (single-phase) Higher than domestic Commercial connections use a separate tariff schedule with higher fixed charges and energy rates. Contact NEA or see erc.gov.np for commercial tariff details.
Three-phase LV (up to 10 KVA) NRS 10.50 (summer) / NRS 11.50 (winter) Seasonal rates. Service charge NRS 1,100 for up to 400 units.
Three-phase LV (above 10 KVA) NRS 10.50 (summer) / NRS 11.50 (winter) Service charge NRS 1,800 for up to 400 units.
Medium Voltage (33/11 kV, above 25 KVA) Separate MV tariff Large industrial and commercial consumers. Fixed charge NRS 31,250 minimum for 2,500 units.
Irrigation and Agriculture Subsidized rate Special subsidized tariff for agricultural pump irrigation. Confirm current rate at NEA district office.

How to Reduce Your NEA Electricity Bill: Practical Tips

Bijuli bill ghataaune tarika thaha cha? Here are the most effective ways to lower your monthly consumption and stay in a lower slab.

Action Typical Monthly Saving Cost / Effort
Replace all incandescent bulbs with LED 8 to 15 units saved per month One-time cost NRS 150 to 350 per LED. Pays back in 2 to 4 months.
Set refrigerator to 3-4 degrees Celsius, not lower 5 to 8 units saved Free. Just adjust the temperature dial.
Use washing machine with full loads only 5 to 10 units saved Free. Behavioral change only.
Switch off standby mode on TV and set-top box 2 to 5 units saved Free. Use a power strip with switch. Cost NRS 200 to 500.
Install solar water heater instead of electric geyser 20 to 40 units saved One-time cost NRS 25,000 to 60,000. Major long-term saving.
Use inverter AC instead of non-inverter AC 30 to 60 units saved during AC season Higher upfront cost but 30-40% less electricity. Check BEE star rating.
Monitor monthly usage and stay under slab boundaries NRS 50 to NRS 400 bill reduction Free. Just read your meter weekly and adjust behavior near month end.
How to read your NEA meter: The meter display shows kWh (kilowatt-hours). Take a photo of the reading on the first of every month. Subtract last month's reading from this month's to get your consumption. Track this for 3 months and you will quickly identify which appliances or behaviors drive the spikes. The electric geyser (water heater) and air conditioner are almost always the biggest consumers in Nepali households.

How to Check Your NEA Electricity Bill Online

Bijuli bill online check garnu cha? There are three official methods.

Method 1
NEA Billing Website: neabilling.com
Go to neabilling.com/viewonline/ on any browser. Enter your SC number (Subscriber Customer number, printed on your electricity bill). The system shows your current bill amount, due date, and past bill history. SC number is the 11-digit number on your printed bill slip.
Method 2
NEA Official Website: nea.org.np
The official NEA website at nea.org.np has a consumer services section. Log in with your registered account or use the guest bill check with your SC number. The site is slower than neabilling.com during peak hours.
Method 3
Pay via eSewa or Khalti (also shows balance due)
Open eSewa or Khalti app. Go to Services > Pay Bills > Electricity. Select NEA and enter your SC number. The app shows your outstanding bill amount before you confirm payment. This doubles as a bill-check method even if you do not pay through the app.
SC number kahaan paunum?
Your SC (Subscriber Customer) number is printed on every NEA bill slip. It is typically an 11-digit number. If you have lost the bill slip, you can find your SC number by visiting your nearest NEA sub-station with your citizenship certificate and the electricity meter address. NEA staff can retrieve it from their system.
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Frequently Asked Questions: NEA Bijuli Bill Nepal

NEA ko bijuli bill late tirda fine laagchha? +
Yes. If you do not pay your electricity bill by the due date printed on the bill, NEA adds a late payment surcharge. The surcharge is 5% of the outstanding bill amount for residential consumers. The due date is typically 30 days from the billing date. After two consecutive unpaid bills, NEA can disconnect the electricity supply. Reconnection requires paying the full outstanding amount plus a reconnection fee.
Mero bijuli meter ko Ampere size kasari thaha paune? +
Look at the nameplate on your electricity meter. It will show the rated current in Amperes (A). Common sizes are 5A, 10A, 15A, 30A, and 60A. 15A is the most common for urban households. The meter's rated current determines both the maximum load you can draw and the service charge bracket you fall into. Your electricity bill slip also shows the meter capacity code that indicates the ampere rating.
Bijuli bill mero ghar ko naam ma chhaina, meter owner ma chhaina, tax tirna milchha? +
Yes. Tenants can pay electricity bills for meters that are in the landlord's name. NEA accepts payment from any person presenting the SC number and the correct amount. You do not need to be the registered consumer to pay the bill. Payment through eSewa, Khalti, or neabilling.com accepts SC numbers without identity verification for standard bill payments.
ERC le rate change garya khabar kasari thaha paune? +
The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) announces tariff changes on their official website at erc.gov.np and through major Nepali newspapers like Gorkhapatra and Kantipur. ERC holds public hearings before any tariff revision, so the process is announced in advance. Significant rate changes are always covered by national media. For the most current rates, check erc.gov.np or nea.org.np directly rather than relying on third-party sources that may carry outdated information.
Solar panel lagauda NEA ko bill kati ghanchha? +
This depends on your solar system size and consumption. NEA has a net metering policy for solar installations. If you generate more electricity than you consume, the excess can be fed back to the grid and credited to your account (at a rate set by NEA). For a household consuming 150 units per month, a 1 kWp rooftop solar system (generating approximately 100-120 units per month in good locations) could reduce the NEA bill by 60-80% in summer months. Winter generation is lower. The initial investment for a grid-tied 1 kWp system in Nepal is approximately NRS 1.5 to 2.5 lakh. Net metering requires NEA approval and a bidirectional meter installation, which NEA facilitates upon application.
Mero meter reading NEA le galat liyeko cha bhane ke garnu? +
If you believe the meter reading on your bill is incorrect, take a clear photo of your meter showing the current reading with the date visible. Compare it to the reading on your bill. If there is a discrepancy, visit your local NEA sub-station office with the photo and your bill. Bring your citizenship certificate for identity. NEA will send a technician to verify the actual meter reading. If an error is confirmed, the bill will be corrected in the next billing cycle and any excess charged will be credited or refunded. Do not refuse to pay the contested bill entirely, as this can trigger disconnection. Pay the undisputed portion while the dispute is resolved.

Bijuli Bill Bujhna Aaba Garo Chhaina

Rajesh rechecked his bill with the information in this guide. He found the NRS 350 arrears line item on the back of his bill slip that he had never noticed. His new month's electricity charge (NRS 1,909) was exactly correct per the slab calculation. The arrears were legitimate: he had paid his previous month's bill short by NRS 350 after his eSewa payment failed partway through and he did not notice.

He paid the full amount. He also realized his household was consistently at 180-190 units per month, dangerously close to the 250-unit boundary. His geyser ran for two hours every morning. He switched it to a timer that ran for 45 minutes only. His next month's bill dropped to 142 units. Down into the 51-150 slab. The monthly saving was over NRS 300.

The tariff system is not designed to confuse. Once you understand the slab logic, the service charge table, and the 1.5% duty, the calculation is straightforward. And once you track your monthly units, reducing the bill becomes a concrete target rather than a vague intention.

NEA Bill Quick Reference 2082/83
Formula: (Units × Slab Rate) + Service Charge + 1.5% Duty
0-20 units: NRS 4.00/unit | Service: NRS 50 (15A)
21-30 units: NRS 6.50/unit | Service: NRS 75 (15A)
31-50 units: NRS 8.00/unit | Service: NRS 75 (15A)
51-150 units: NRS 9.50/unit | Service: NRS 100 (15A)
151-250 units: NRS 9.50/unit | Service: NRS 125 (15A)
Above 251 units: NRS 11.00/unit | Service: NRS 175 (15A)
Bill check online: neabilling.com with your SC number
Tariff regulator: ERC Nepal (erc.gov.np)
Source and disclaimer: NEA tariff rates in this guide are based on the ERC Nepal tariff decision from the 140th Commission meeting (2078/07/08), effective from 2078 Mangsir, and cross-referenced with NepalEnergyForum and official NEA publications. Tariff structures are subject to revision by ERC. Always verify current rates at erc.gov.np or nea.org.np before calculating for financial or billing disputes. Merokalam is not affiliated with Nepal Electricity Authority or the Electricity Regulatory Commission.