Bijli Bachaao is an independent set of free calculators that help homes understand electricity bills, rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging in plain language.
Where the figures come from
- UGVCL: GERC FY 2026-27 tariff order (UGVCL)
- MGVCL: GERC FY 2026-27 tariff order (MGVCL)
- DGVCL: GERC FY 2026-27 tariff order (DGVCL)
- PGVCL: Case No. 2583 of 2025, order dated 25.03.2026
- Torrent Power Ahmedabad: Case No. 2585 of 2025, order dated 25.03.2026
- Torrent Power Surat: Case No. 2586 of 2025, order dated 25.03.2026
- Subsidy: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- Regulator: Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC)
- Solar prices: installer price lists published in 2026, shown as typical ranges.
- Solar output: estimates by city for panels facing south with no shade.
How often we update
Electricity rates every April, when new tariff orders come out. Fuel surcharge and solar prices every few months. Last reviewed 22 October 2026.
All figures are estimates for information only. Read the disclaimer.