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October 23, 2024

News Desk

Electricity bills to come down as Discos propose refund to consumers in November

An employee of the state-owned Islamabad Electricity Supply Company takes a meter reading with his smartphone in a commercial building in Islamabad. — AFP/File CPPA approaches Nepra to finalize monthly fuel price adjustment. Ex Wapda Discos Offer Rs 0.7057 refund to consumers for November. Refund not applicable for residential consumers using up to 300 units. ISLAMABAD: In a breath of fresh air for consumers suffering from high electricity bills, former Wapda Distribution Companies (XWDiscos) have proposed a refund of Rs 0.7057 per unit to consumers in their November 2024 bills after higher charges levied last year month. The News reported

September 7, 2024

News Desk

Discos are allowed to charge an additional Rs 1.75/unit

Islamabad: The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a surcharge of Rs 1.75 per unit on state-owned distribution companies and privatized K-Electric, with effect from the next three months. The adjustment is intended to recover Rs 43.23 billion through quarterly tariff revisions for the fourth quarter of 2023-2024, spanning April to June 2024. During a public hearing on August 26, Nepra chairman Waseem Mukhtar presided over a meeting where Discos said the adjustments were mainly due to lower sales compared to forecasts for the quarter. Nepra noted that some Discos such as PESCO failed to meet their energy needs

September 5, 2024

News Desk

At the centre, the provinces owe Rs 2.56 trillion to DISCOs

Islamabad: The federal and provincial governments collectively owe more than Rs 2.56 trillion in unpaid bills to DISCOs across the country, revealed official documents available to the Express Tribune on Wednesday. There are 12 DISCOs across the country – Faisalabad Electric Supply Company. Gujranwala Electric Power Company; Hazara Electric Supply Company; Hyderabad Electric Supply Company; Islamabad Electric Supply Company; K-Electric? Lahore Electric Supply Company; Multan Electric Power Company; Peshawar Electric Power Company; Quetta Electric Supply Company; Sukkur Electric Power Company and Tribal Electric Supply Company. According to the documents, the federal government owed 47.81 billion rupees while the provincial governments

September 4, 2024

News Desk

At the centre, the provinces owe Rs 2.56 trillion to DISCOs

Islamabad: The federal and provincial governments collectively owe more than Rs 2.56 trillion in unpaid bills to Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) across the country, revealed official documents available to The Express Tribune on Wednesday. There are 12 DISCOs across the country – Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco). Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco); Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazeco); Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco); Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco); K-Electric? Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco); Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco); Peshawar Electric Power Company (Pesco); Quetta Electric Supply Company (Qesco); Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco) and Tribal Electric Supply Company (Tesco). According

August 7, 2024

News Desk

DISCOs question efficacy of Rs 73 billion project

LAHORE: The Power Division and former DISCOs of WAPDA are at loggerheads over the implementation of the Rs 73 billion ‘Asset Performance Monitoring System’ project as the two sides have conflicting views on its effectiveness. In a letter to the DISCOs, the electricity department directed the power companies to submit PC-1 of the project “Asset Performance Management System (APMS) on 100KVA General Duty Distributors in DISCOs” before the board for approval by August . 9. According to PC-1 of the Power Division, the project will help improve power supply, operational efficiency and modernize operations and management of DISCOs. During FY22-23,

May 29, 2024

News Desk

Is net metering really hurting Discos?

Islamabad: The notion that ending the net metering policy is necessary is a myth propagated by the Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) with the support of the Ministry of Power. This move appears to be an attempt to maintain their monopoly on power supply. Moreover, it appears to be aimed at safeguarding independent power producers (IPPs) who are milking around Rs 2.8 trillion from consumers in capacity payments. Experts say that currently Discos are exploiting people who have installed net metering. These consumers get only Rs 22 per unit for their solar power, while Discos resell it to other users at

May 20, 2024

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Govt to appoint FIA, intelligence officers in discos to end corruption

A representative photo of electrical networks. —AFP/file FIA officer will be appointed in DISCOS on permanent basis. The government decides to tighten the noose around corrupt officers. FIA ADG will coordinate and monitor at headquarters level. In a bid to tighten the noose around corrupt officials, the federal government has decided to appoint officials from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and intelligence agencies to the electricity distribution companies (DISCOs). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the Power Department to appoint an officer-level deputy director from FIA to the electricity supply companies on a permanent basis. The FIA ​​official will prepare cases

May 18, 2024

News Desk

Government is revising the KE model for DISCOs

Islamabad: The federal government is studying the privatization model of K-Electric (KE), while considering different options to sell other electricity distribution companies (DISCOs). A committee, constituted by the prime minister, held extensive discussions in a recent meeting to determine the most appropriate model for the electricity sector, particularly the privatization and concession models. The discussion was aimed at addressing the critical issues and finding the best way forward. According to sources, the committee recognized the imperative to explore various models for private sector participation and privatization. The outlook for the electricity sector requires a thorough assessment of different approaches to

April 5, 2024

News Desk

NEPRA fines DISCOs for load shedding

Islamabad: The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a fine of Rs 50 million on each electricity distribution company (Disco) involved in load shedding during May and June 2022. The power regulator imposed the fine after completing its investigation into commercial load shedding. Nepra said fines have been imposed on Peshawar Electric Supply Company, Kanpur Electricity Supply Company, Hyderabad Electric Supply Company, Sukkur Electric Power Company and K-Electric, adding that commercial load shedding violates the Nepra Act. According to Nepra, each Disco engaged in commercial load shedding for four to sixteen hours. In 2022, Nepra took cognizance of widespread

February 21, 2024

News Desk

Discos are seeking a massive hike in electricity tariffs for March

The move is due to high fuel costs combined with a significant reduction in hydropower production A representative photo of electrical networks. —AFP/file CPPA is applying for an increase of R7.13 per unit on behalf of the Discos. The move is due to high fuel costs, the drop in hydropower production. Nepra will hear CPPA’s demand for duty hike on February 23. Islamabad: Inflation-weary masses are likely to face a blow with a significant hike in electricity bills after former Wapda Distribution Companies (XWDiscos) sought a whopping hike of R 7.13 per unit from the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra

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