AC Electricity Dataset
India (2026)
Download free datasets on AC electricity consumption, cost, and usage in India. 5 CSV files, 136 rows, updated for 2026. Free for any use with attribution.
What's Included
- State-wise electricity rates (24 states)
- AC cost per hour (all tonnages + star ratings)
- Tonnage vs consumption (kWh)
- City-wise rates (6 major cities)
- Savings & efficiency scenarios
Who Can Use It
- Bloggers & content creators
- Developers building AC apps
- Researchers & analysts
- Journalists covering energy
- E-commerce product teams
Data Quality
- Sourced from BEE official data
- SERC tariff orders (2026)
- Verified against real bills
- Updated twice per year
- CC BY 4.0 — cite freely
5 Free Datasets — Ready to Download
All datasets are in CSV format, updated for 2026, and free to use under CC BY 4.0.
State-Wise Electricity Cost Dataset
Residential electricity rates (₹/unit) for 24 Indian states with AC monthly cost estimates for 1T, 1.5T, and 2T ACs.
AC Cost Per Hour Dataset
Hourly electricity cost for all AC tonnages (0.8T–2T) and star ratings (1★–5★) across multiple electricity rates.
Tonnage vs Consumption Dataset
Monthly and annual electricity consumption (kWh) for all AC tonnages across 4h, 8h, 12h, and 16h daily usage patterns.
City-Wise Electricity Rates Dataset
Electricity rates and AC monthly costs for 6 major Indian cities with seasonal usage patterns and annual cost estimates.
AC Savings & Efficiency Dataset
Monthly and annual savings from star rating upgrades, inverter vs non-inverter, and usage habit changes across all cities.
Complete Dataset Bundle
All 5 datasets in a single download. Includes state costs, hourly rates, tonnage data, city rates, and savings analysis.
Sample Data Preview
Preview the first 5 rows of each dataset before downloading.
| State | Zone | Rate (₹/unit) | Tier | 1T Monthly | 1.5T Monthly | 2T Monthly | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | North | 7.0 | High | ₹1,176 | ₹1,764 | ₹2,352 | DERC 2026 |
| Maharashtra | West | 8.5 | High | ₹1,428 | ₹2,142 | ₹2,856 | MERC 2026 |
| Karnataka | South | 7.3 | High | ₹1,226 | ₹1,839 | ₹2,452 | KERC 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu | South | 6.5 | Mid | ₹1,092 | ₹1,638 | ₹2,184 | TNERC 2026 |
| Goa | West | 4.5 | Low | ₹756 | ₹1,134 | ₹1,512 | GERC 2026 |
| ... 19 more rows in full dataset | |||||||
Who Uses This Data?
From bloggers to developers to researchers — this dataset serves multiple audiences.
Blog Content
Cite real data in your AC buying guides, electricity saving articles, and comparison posts.
Research & Analysis
Use for academic research, energy policy analysis, or consumer behavior studies.
App Development
Build AC cost calculators, electricity bill apps, or smart home dashboards.
Journalism
Back your energy cost stories with verified, citable data from BEE and SERC sources.
Presentations
Use charts and tables in business presentations, investor decks, or policy briefs.
E-commerce
Enrich AC product pages with real electricity cost data to help buyers decide.
Embed & API Reference
Use the data programmatically or embed the hub on your website.
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"version": "3.0",
"updated": "2026-04-01",
"source": "ACBillCalculator.in",
"license": "CC BY 4.0",
"data": [
{
"tonnage": "1.5T",
"star_rating": 5,
"wattage_w": 1050,
"units_per_hour": 1.05,
"cost_per_hour": {
"rate_5": 5.25,
"rate_6_8": 7.14,
"rate_8_5": 8.93
},
"monthly_cost_8h": {
"rate_5": 1260,
"rate_6_8": 1714,
"rate_8_5": 2142
}
},
{
"tonnage": "1.5T",
"star_rating": 3,
"wattage_w": 1500,
"units_per_hour": 1.50,
"cost_per_hour": {
"rate_5": 7.50,
"rate_6_8": 10.20,
"rate_8_5": 12.75
},
"monthly_cost_8h": {
"rate_5": 1800,
"rate_6_8": 2448,
"rate_8_5": 3060
}
}
]
}Data is structured as arrays of objects with consistent keys. Easy to parse in any language.
Free for commercial and non-commercial use. Attribution required.
April and October updates aligned with BEE and SERC tariff revision cycles.
What You Can Build With This Data
Sample charts generated from the datasets — ready to embed or recreate.
State Electricity Rates
₹/unit · 12 states
Monthly Cost by Tonnage & Star
₹/month · 8h/day · ₹6.8/unit
Monthly Savings by Strategy
₹/month · 1.5T · 8h/day
These charts are generated from the downloadable datasets. Download the CSV and use tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, or Python (matplotlib/plotly) to recreate or customize these visualizations for your content.
Dataset Version History
Updated all state tariffs for FY 2026–27. Added 4 new states. Revised BEE star rating efficiency factors.
Added savings dataset. Updated city-wise rates for Mumbai and Delhi. Added seasonal usage patterns.
Added hourly cost dataset. Expanded tonnage range to 0.8T–2T. Added 5-star vs 3-star comparison.
Initial release. State-wise cost dataset for 18 states. Basic tonnage comparison.
How You Can Use This Data
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using these datasets.
Yes, all datasets are completely free to download and use. They are released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). You can use them for any purpose — commercial or non-commercial — as long as you credit ACBillCalculator.in and link back to this page.
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