Consumers of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) service area should expect higher electricity bills starting in July 2024 due to a ridiculous hike in the NEPRA base tariff of Rs 5.72 to Rs 35.50/unit, including an addition of Rs 3.41 per unit due to FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment). Both protected and non-protected consumers will […]
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LESCO Green Meters Banned Used in Solar System
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) imposed a BAN on the issuance of new green meters, which are frequently used in solar systems, yesterday. A notification has been issued for this ban. According to the new policy, Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters will be installed instead. The Director of Customer Services, Sarwar Mughal, sent a […]
LESCO’s Rs2.23 Billion Setback and Remedial Measures
In a recent revelation, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) faced a substantial setback, recording a staggering loss of Rs 2.23 billion. The root cause? Unraveling the Figures 1. Subsidy Claims and Financial Discrepancy LESCO filed subsidy claims amounting to Rs 17.27 billion for the fiscal year 2021-22. However, the finance ministry approved only Rs15.04 billion, […]
Lahore Metro Bus Administration Accused of Electricity Theft
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has accused the Lahore Metro Bus administration of engaging in electricity theft. According to a LESCO spokesperson, the inspection team from Bhati Gate Sub-Division discovered that the Lahore Metro Bus Service management was pilfering electricity. In response to the findings, the inspection team confiscated the meter and imposed […]
Billions are to be Received by LESCO by Govt Institutes
LESCO is bound to provide electricity to all of Lahore and its regions including domestic, industrial and government instituites too. A recent report issued by LESCO by department’s finance and accounts departments that is quite shocking. A lot of government departments have been found liable to pay to LESCO with heavy amounts. We have listed […]
Fuel Price Adjustment for October 2023 Bills {Shocking Price}
Islamabad: NEPRA has imposed another Fuel Price Adjustment that will be charged in the month of October 2023. We will see this raised price in the electricity bills of this month. How Much has been Increased? One Rupee and 71 Paisa (1.71 Rs) has been increased for each unit which was consumed in the month of […]
LESCO Board of Directors Corruption Exposed in Audit
In an Internal Audit by the Power Division, a huge corruption by the LESCO Board of Directors is exposed. Directors have made 7 subcommittees which have been declared illegal. This is disappointing that even the LESCO Board of Directors is not behind in the race of corruption as usual. 3 and a half crore rupees […]
LESCO and Police Joint Operations Against Electricity Thieves
In the ongoing battle against electricity theft, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) and the local police force have united to tackle this critical issue head-on. To address this pressing issue, LESCO and the police have launched “Operation Lightning.” LESCO is conducting raids as joint operations with Lahore Police in Lahore, Shiekhupura, Kasur and multiple cities […]
Govt is Imposing Restrictions on Green Meters Installation
After high prices of electricity prices, Government is also creating hurdles for green meter applicants. This is discouraging for applicants who installed solar panels and applied for solar or green meters. PPMC (Power Planning and Monitoring Company) has imposed strong restrictions on bi-directional meters. PPMC has announced a new provision that if a consumer has […]
LESCO Seized Properties in Raids Against Electricity Thieves
Lahore Electric Supply Company: Electricity bill defaulters are facing legal actions more than ever before. LESCO teams are filing the request to seize the defaulters’ properties. Defaulters and electricity thieves, both are under the persecution of LESCO and Police teams which is a good sign. Dead defaulters who owe billions of rupees like industry and […]