ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has started need-based load management across its entire region following a temporary reduction in overall power generation due to technical reasons.

A spokesperson said IESCO is currently not receiving electricity in line with demand, resulting in scheduled power outages in various areas.

The situation arose after technical issues affected generation, leading to a shortfall in supply, said a press release.

The spokesperson further stated that as soon as electricity supply according to demand becomes available, uninterrupted power supply to valued consumers will be restored.

The IESCO management is fully aware of the inconvenience faced by consumers due to power outages and, under these circumstances, sincerely apologizes to its valued consumers and requests their cooperation.

IESCO is responsible for the supply, distribution, and sale of electricity across its jurisdiction, spanning from Attock to Jhelum and from the Indus River to the Neelum River in Kashmir.

IESCO Single Phase Meter Fee

The utility authority has outlined lump sum charges for general electric connections under Tariffs A1 and A2, with specific costs depending on the length of the service line. The charges are structured to cover the fixed costs of connecting households and businesses to the electric grid.

For a single-phase meter connection, the charges vary based on the length of the service line:

Up to 20 meters: The fixed cost for a service line up to 20 meters is set at Rs8,500.

Above 20 meters and up to 30 meters: The cost increases to Rs10,500 for service lines ranging between 20 and 30 meters in length.

Above 30 meters and up to 40 meters: For service lines longer than 30 meters but up to 40 meters, the fixed charge is Rs11,500.

Above 40 meters and up to 100 meters: For lines between 40 meters and 100 meters, the fixed charge is Rs11,000 plus an additional Rs800 per meter for each meter above 40 meters. This applies to service lines with one span LT, Ant Conductor, and one pole (excluding connections under housing societies).

Above 100 meters and up to 160 meters: For service lines ranging from 100 meters to 160 meters, the charge is set at Rs60,000 plus Rs1,000 per meter for each meter above 100 meters. These connections require two span LT with Ant Conductor and two poles, again excluding housing societies.