Lucknow, May 28 -- Annual electricity consumption in Uttar Pradesh has more than doubled in the last 12 years.
According to officials here on Thursday, this not only reflects an increase in demand but also highlights structural changes in the state's power sector. The increase in the number of consumers and the increase in supply hours have posed a new challenge for the government.
According to data from the Uttar Pradesh State Load Dispatch Center, annual electricity consumption increased from 76,574.6 million units in 2012-13 to 162,858.1 million units in 2025-26 - an increase of more than 113%. Average daily consumption also increased from 209.8 million units to 445.7 million units.
Officials said many cities and towns previously rece...