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Business Recorder
6 days ago
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- Business Recorder
Lesco revises net metering billing procedure
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has revised the billing procedure under the net metering project. Under the new procedure, the electricity generated and consumed will be recorded in the bills of consumers in a more transparent manner to improve the payment and clearance process. Through the amendment, all powers were delegated to the relevant SDOs. The powers to link the billing of AMI meters to the control room were delegated to the SDOs. The chief engineer sent a letter to all superintending engineers. Earlier, signatures were required at four places for billing in Lesco, SDO, Excion, SE and Manager PIU used to sign. With the change in the procedure, billing of large connections will be done on time. Timely billing will make things easier for consumers and Lesco. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
05-08-2025
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- Business Recorder
Dead defaulters: LESCO to provide installment facility
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has decided to recover dues worth billions of rupees by providing installment facility to dead defaulters. A letter has been issued for the recovery of Rs33 billion in installments from defaulters. Despite the disconnection, it may be noted, the defaulters have not paid the dues. Accordingly, Director Customer Services Abbas Ali sent a letter for online installments. According to the issued letter, an online link should be issued for recovery from dead defaulters, and only online installments will be provided to the consumers. It was directed to connect the online link to banks, NADRA and other institutions. Billions of rupees of LESCO were lost due to disconnection of consumers' connections. It was decided to provide installments for recovery of billions of rupees. LESCO has disconnected the connections of dead defaulters and taken possession of their properties. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
21-07-2025
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- Business Recorder
Lesco: CEO Butt highlights organisation performance
LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) CEO Ramzan Butt stated that during the successful operation 'Bunyan al-Marsus' in response to Indian aggression, Lesco stood alongside national security institutions. Under the directives of federal government, the Lesco established a special war room to ensure electricity supply to sensitive locations. The Lesco not only achieved record recoveries in these 100 days but also uncovered significant electricity theft scandals. The Lesco demonstrated outstanding performance last year by reducing losses of PKR 60 billion and exposing major electricity theft scandals, which is commendable. The Lesco took action against electricity theft, seizing 22,694,400 units valued at PKR 893,937,712. Of this, PKR 244,669,693 recovered, with 30,747 FIRs filed, 18,102 registered, and 716 individuals arrested. The Lesco also recovered Rs 1.895 billion from 42,588 defaulters. To address public complaints promptly, 13,744 court sessions were held, resolving 558 out of 585 overbilling complaints. Additionally, 1,088 complaints regarding faulty meters were resolved immediately, and 432 out of 444 transformer fault complaints were addressed. All 3,738 complaints regarding new connections were also resolved promptly. The longstanding issue of overbilling complaints has been diligently addressed, which was considered impossible just a few months ago. The Lesco successfully completed the annual maintenance of 123 grid stations. This maintenance work has proven crucial not only for enhancing the system's consistent performance but also for preventing overloads and faults, resulting in improved system performance and a reduction in complaints during the monsoon season. With the arrival of the monsoon season and Muharram, the Lesco has put all offices and operational teams on high alert. Additional materials were provided to ensure continuous electricity supply during Ashura. The Lesco has signed a historic agreement with CISNR aimed at digitizing the distribution network, reducing line losses, and promoting effective integration of solar energy. This agreement reflects Lesco's commitment to a digital and environmentally friendly future. New uniforms have been issued for line staff to enhance safety and identification, new mobile devices have been provided for meter readers, and a 'Lesco Safety Book' has been released for the protection of field staff. The Lesco has invited all vendors and manufacturers to register on the E-PADs digital portal to make the procurement system transparent, efficient, and modern. Special training programmes for female employees have been organized at Lesco's Regional Training Center (RTC), focusing on technical skills, safety measures, and administrative matters. These training programmes reflect Lesco's vision of promoting gender equality and inclusion. To ensure timely resolution of consumer complaints, 12 mini trucks have been provided to various offices for operational teams to ensure immediate response. The Lesco has successfully completed the project of undergrounding electricity wires around the Lahore Fort and Mall Road, aimed at enhancing the beauty of the city and preserving historical sites. This initiative is a significant step towards environmental and technical improvement. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
26-06-2025
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- Business Recorder
LESCO launches major initiative to curb power theft
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has embarked on a massive project to curb electricity theft using advanced software and smart metering technology. As part of the initiative, the LESCO has ordered the replacement of billing meters for 2,200 industrial consumers. The company has begun installing smart meters to detect and prevent electricity theft. The smart meters will send signals to the control room in case of any tampering or theft attempt, enabling the LESCO to take prompt action. Key Features included real-time monitoring, remote disconnection, and improved billing. Under this arrangement, smart meters will enable real-time monitoring of electricity consumption, allowing the LESCO to detect any anomalies or theft attempts. In case of non-payment of bills, the control room can remotely disconnect the consumer's electricity supply. Smart meters will ensure accurate billing, reducing disputes and revenue losses. The installation of smart meters has begun in LESCO's Northern and Eastern circles. Chief Engineer Design Nisar Sarwar has been tasked with overseeing the project and meeting the targets. The smart metering solution is expected to significantly reduce electricity theft, improve billing efficiency, and enhance revenue collection. It will also enable LESCO to provide better services to its consumers and improve the overall quality of electricity supply. By adopting advanced technology, the LESCO is taking a proactive approach to tackle electricity theft and improve its operations. The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the company's revenue and overall performance. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
Weather in Punjab turns pleasant
LAHORE: A strong weather system brought relief to the city and major parts of Punjab, with strong winds and overcast skies plunging the area into daytime darkness. Thunderstorms and heavy winds affected multiple districts, prompting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to issue alerts to all Deputy Commissioners and rescue services. All District Emergency Operation Centres were placed on high alert, and residents were advised to exercise caution. The PDMA warned people to stay away from electric poles and dangling wires, while the Director General urged the public to remain in safe places to avoid lightning strikes. The severe weather also impacted the power supply, with several feeders of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) tripping due to strong winds. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
