LESCO names government departments with unpaid dues
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has publicly disclosed the names of various federal and provincial government departments that have failed to clear their outstanding dues. This announcement was made on Tuesday, highlighting the significant debts owed to the company. According to a spokesperson for Lesco, the Tehsil Municipal Administrations
NEPRA introduces surcharge slabs for late bill payments
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced a new tiered surcharge system for electricity consumers who fail to pay their bills by the due date. The updated policy will impose a five to ten percent surcharge, depending on how late the payment is made. Consumers who settle their
Only THESE consumers to receive Rs14 relief in electricity bills
The Punjab government’s much-awaited relief on electricity bills, promising up to Rs14 per unit for consumers, has left many disappointed as the benefit was only extended to those using single-phase meters. According to reports, officials from the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) confirmed that the relief, initially announced for consumers
LESCO announces solar meter installation charges
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has clarified the process for installing net metering or solar meters within its service area. A LESCO spokesperson highlighted that the procedure is simple and transparent, stressing that any additional charges imposed by private companies are not connected to LESCO. The spokesperson emphasized that
Resident sues LESCO over Rs150000 bill for 126 units
According to an ARY News report, a citizen has filed a lawsuit against the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) upon receipt of a bill for merely 126 power units. Moreover, the person filed an appeal with the High Court, alleging that the LESCO officials had declined to rectify the inaccurate
Massive increase in electricity connection fee announced
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced another increase in its electricity connection fee, raising it by 100%. This marks the second time this year that the demand notice fee for three-phase meters has been increased. According to a notification issued by LESCO, the total increase over the past
Govt commits to continuing solar net-metering policy
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari assured on Sunday that the government has no intention of ending the solar net-metering policy. The statement came in response to media reports suggesting a shift to a new gross-metering mechanism. During a press conference at the Lahore Electric Supply Company
