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Understand what MU, MIN, UM, ASS, CEIL, NA, NR, and PROV mean in your electricity bill. Learn how different bill bases are used when actual meter readings aren’t available.

Learn how to quickly apply for a new electricity connection under the Jhatpat Connection Yojna. Step-by-step guide, required documents, and tips for fast approval.

Understand what Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) Loss means in the power sector — how it reflects both technical and commercial inefficiencies in electricity distribution. Learn how to calculate AT&C loss using billing and collection efficiency or ATR and Through Rate.

Understand what IDF, RDF, ADF, and CDF mean in your electricity bill. Learn how UPPCL categorizes defective meters, why these remarks appear, and what actions are taken for each case.

Learn how to generate your own electricity bill online in Uttar Pradesh through UPPCL’s Self Bill Generation service. Step-by-step process for domestic and commercial users below 10 kW load.

Learn the meaning of ATR (Average Tariff Rate), ABR (Average Billing Rate), and Through Rate — key financial indicators to reveal how efficiently DISCOMs bill and realize revenue. Includes formulas, examples, and their role in calculating AT&C losses.

Understand the Billing Quality Index (BQI) used by DISCOMs to measure electricity billing accuracy and timeliness. Learn its full form, formula, components, and practical example for better insight into power billing quality.

Learn what the Additional Security Deposit (ASD) in electricity bills means, why it is collected every year, and how it protects utilities against 45 days of unpaid consumption as per UPERC regulations.

Ever wondered what DISCOM really means in the power sector? The term stands for Distribution Company, the crucial link that brings electricity right to your home.

Learn how an Excel VBA-based electricity bill calculator was designed for all UPPCL DISCOMs. Includes rate schedules up to FY 2018-19, download links, and demo video for VBA enthusiasts.