National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has once again declined the increase of Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Projects from the temporary rate of Rs. 9.1184/unit to Rs. 10.3/unit as proposed by the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). NEPRA was considering offering WAPDA some additional assistance. NEPRA asked if WAPDA wanted to either carry out a […]
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LESCO will Waive-Off your 100 Units Bill | CM Punjab
CM Punjab Hamza Shahbaz announced and directed LESCO and other DISCOs on Monday that residents in the province of Punjab will have free electricity if they are consuming less than 100 electricity units consecutively in the same six-month period. A senior LESCO official stated that about 157,528 people living in the city would be entitled […]
No-Confidence Motion Impact on LESCO Board of Directors and Staff
LESCO and all other DISCOs are influenced by political changes somehow in terms of top-level hiring and appointments. Prime Minister Imran Khan dissolved the National Assembly and was planning to dissolve the Provincial Assembly as well due to the presentation of a No-Confidence Motion against him. But today 7th March 2022 at 07:00 PM, the […]
LESCO CEO is going to initiate Net-Metering Connections from Jan 2022
It was recently announced that from next month, the Lahore Electric Supply Company will begin installing net metering connections, according to Chaudhry Muhammad Amin, its chief executive officer. A couple of days ago, he spoke at a Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry meeting. A number of LCCI officials were also on hand, including Vice […]
LESCO promises to meet Industry’s Energy Requirements
“We are taking special measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for the export-oriented industry without any shutdowns, interruptions, or fluctuations,” said LESCO CEO Muhammad Amin. During an interview at the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) office on Friday, Muhammad Amin promised that his government will provide a constant supply of electricity during the winter […]
How to Buy a Solar system for Net Metering | Overview of the Mechanics
If you want to buy a solar system for net metering purposes then there are some simple steps that you need to follow. Above all, you have to make sure whether you are eligible for the setting up net metering and also that you MUST fulfill all the basic requirements of DISCO, NEPRA and other […]
How to Get Loan For Solar System from SBP | Updated Guidelines
If you want to make a worthy investment while buying solar technology for domestic or commercial use, this is what you should know. If your domestic or commercial electricity usage is high and you want to reduce the burden on your pocket then you should think of installing renewable energy sources and I bet that […]
Electricity Theft: A Menace | 39 Consumers Caught Stealing by LESCO
Developing countries like Pakistan are facing Electricity theft or non-technical loss (NTL) during the transmission of electricity. Also, it is one of the many problems that need to be addressed and resolved by the government. According to a survey, 80% of worldwide electricity stealing takes place in private homes and 20% on industrial and commercial […]
LESCO Contempt Plea Against Chief Secretary | Dismissed
On the 24th of this October, Lahore High Court has dismissed the contempt plea against Punjab’s Chief Secretary. The decision has been made by Justice Ayesha A Malik who has directed both parties to resolve this matter through table talk and in a friendly environment. LESCO needs the government land for the additional grid stations. […]
Electricity Prices likely to hike by 48 to 98 Paisa per unit
The news of electricity prices increase by 0.98 Paisa has spread like fire in the country. Therefore, consumers are really worried after hearing the news of the price increase in electricity. However, CPPA (Central Power Purchasing Agency) claims an increase of Rs 0.9846 Per kWh to meet the fuel charges of Rs 3.2045/kWH, especially for […]