Electricity Tariff Calculator
Compare your electricity bill across all 5 NERC tariff bands. See how your cost changes from Band A (premium) to Band E (minimal supply).
Monthly Electricity Consumption
kWh
Cost by NERC Band
| Band | Rate (₦/kWh) | Monthly Cost | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | ₦225.00 | ₦33,750 | Premium supply, mostly Abuja/Lagos axes |
| Band B | ₦63.35 | ₦9,503 | Improved areas |
| Band C | ₦49.99 | ₦7,499 | Average urban supply |
| Band D | ₦44.00 | ₦6,600 | Below average supply |
| Band E | ₦4.00 | ₦600 | Minimal/no supply areas |
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your estimated monthly electricity consumption in kWh. The calculator shows what your bill would be under each of the 5 NERC bands (A through E), helping you understand how electricity costs compare across Nigeria's service tiers.
NERC tariff rates are updated periodically. These rates reflect the 2024 service-reflective tariff (SRT) order. Check your electricity bill or NERC's website for the most current rates.
NERC Bands Explained
Band A20+ hrs/day — premium ₦225/kWh — Ikoyi, VI, Maitama
Band B16–20 hrs/day — ₦63.35/kWh — improved areas
Band C12–16 hrs/day — ₦49.99/kWh — average urban
Band D8–12 hrs/day — ₦44/kWh — below average
Band E<8 hrs/day — ₦4/kWh — minimal supply
FAQ
Your band is determined by your DISCO (Distribution Company) based on actual supply hours to your metering area. Check your electricity bill — the band should be printed on it. If you believe you are being billed at a higher band than you receive, you can file a complaint with your DISCO customer service or NERC's consumer protection unit at nerc.gov.ng. Band A customers in Lagos are primarily in GRA areas served by EKEDC.
Average Nigerian household electricity consumption (when available): small apartment 50–100 kWh/month; medium home with AC 150–300 kWh/month; large home with multiple ACs 400–800 kWh/month. These are low compared to global averages because Nigerians supplement with generators. If you had 24/7 PHCN supply, actual consumption would likely be much higher as people would use more electrical appliances.
The Band A rate of ₦225/kWh is significantly higher than other bands but reflects the premium cost of providing 20+ hours of reliable power. Compared to the full-cost-of-diesel-generation equivalent (a 2.5kVA generator producing ~2kW costs ₦900/hr ÷ 2kW = ₦450/kWh), Band A grid electricity is still much cheaper than self-generation. The NERC framework aims to make electricity commercially viable to attract distribution investment.