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ISLAMABAD: Electricity demand in Pakistan has officially crashed, signaling a significant challenge for the energy sector. This drop will likely outweigh a nominal decline in fuel costs next month, resulting in a substantial increase in quarterly tariff adjustments. This situation arises despite the addition of 21,000 MW of generation capacity over the past six years, …
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Karachi: Power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan have been found guilty of overbilling consumers by a staggering Rs8.44 billion to cover up their line losses, according to an official report. The report highlights widespread malpractice among several power companies, leading to an uproar among consumers and calls for accountability. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority …
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an additional charge of Rs1.743 per unit for electricity consumers, effective from September 2024. This decision allows both state-owned distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric to recover Rs43.23 billion over the next three months. The recovery will address quarterly adjustments for the fourth quarter (April-June) of …
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ISLAMABAD: In an effort to lower the electricity tariff, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced the Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Equity During Construction (ROEDC) components of 12 thermal power plants. “Nepra has reduced the ROE and ROEDC components of those 12 thermal power plants that were built under the …
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has authorized K-Electric to raise the electricity tariff to Rs1.97 per unit for a period of three quarters. Currently, the government is implementing a strategy of uniform tariffs for all electricity delivery firms. The same policy applies to K-Electric as well. With a strategy of standardized market …
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