LUCKNOW, May 27 -- Uttar Pradesh's annual electricity consumption has more than doubled over the past 12 years, reflecting not merely a rise in demand but also a structural transformation in the state's power sector, with the expanding consumer base and longer supply hours apparently unlocking previously unmet demand.

Data from the Uttar Pradesh State Load Dispatch Centre (UPSLDC) shows annual energy consumption increasing from 76,574.6 million units (MU) in 2012-13 to 1,62,858.1 MU in 2025-26, a rise of over 113%. Average daily consumption also more than doubled from 209.8 MU to 445.7 MU during the period.

At first glance, the numbers suggest an explosive rise in electricity usage. However, sector observers say the growth needs to be v...