Electricity Bill Verifier

Check whether a power bill is close to the amount your kWh usage, tariff, fixed charges, VAT, arrears, and meter type suggest. Export the variance and a dispute checklist before calling the utility.

Editable assumptions

Bill inputs

Enter the figures exactly as they appear on the bill or tariff notice.

Meter-reading evidence: enter numeric readings only—never an account number, meter number, phone number, or payment reference. Results are not stored automatically; use Copy or CSV only when you choose.

Reading at the start of this billing period.
Reading at the end of this billing period.
The units printed on the bill. This is compared with closing minus opening.
Use the unit rate for your tariff band or service class.

Results are calculated in your browser. Confirm final disputes with your utility or regulator.

Verification result

Enter your bill data to compare expected and actual charges.

Ready to verify
Expected bill - Energy plus charges
Variance - Actual bill minus expected bill
Likely status - Overcharge, undercharge, or close match
Unit cost - Expected bill divided by kWh

Expected bill breakdown

Energy charge-
Fixed charge-
VAT or tax-
Arrears-

Anomaly detection

Billing period-
Meter reading check-
Meter risk-
Previous bill movement-
Evidence priority-

Dispute checklist

The checklist updates with the strongest checks for your bill variance.

  • Confirm the opening and closing meter readings for the billing period.
  • Compare the tariff class and meter type with your account details.
  • Keep a copy of the bill, payment receipts, meter photo, and tariff notice.

Methodology

The calculation method rebuilds the bill from your tariff inputs, then compares the result with the actual bill.

  1. Verified usage = closing meter reading − opening meter reading. If both readings are omitted, billed kWh is used.
  2. Reading variance = billed kWh − verified usage.
  3. Energy charge = verified usage x tariff per kWh.
  4. Taxable base = energy charge + fixed charge.
  5. VAT or tax = taxable base x tax rate.
  6. Expected bill = energy charge + fixed charge + tax + arrears.
  7. Variance = actual bill - expected bill. Positive values suggest a possible overcharge.

Source and freshness

Use current local records. The page is not a live tariff database and does not claim official bill approval.

  • Source data: your bill, dated opening and closing meter photos, meter token receipt, account statement, and published tariff notice.
  • Official check: confirm tariff changes with your electricity distributor, utility authority, energy commission, or regulator.
  • Freshness note: reviewed 16 May 2026. Update the tariff, tax, and fixed charge whenever your provider changes rates.

Disclaimer

This tool is an estimate only. It does not replace the utility's official account ledger, a licensed meter test, regulator decision, or legal advice.

  • Tiered tariffs, demand charges, subsidies, estimated reads, penalties, and connection fees can change the bill.
  • If the variance is material, request the detailed billing calculation before paying a disputed amount.
  • For disconnection risk or safety issues, contact the utility or regulator directly.
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