LESCO Revises Demand Notice Fee for Single-Phase Meters

In a recent development, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has officially increased the demand notice fee for single-phase electricity meters, revising the previous amount of Rs. 13,786. According to sources cited by 24News, the revision has been approved by the concerned regulatory authorities and will apply to all new single-phase connections moving forward.

Policy Shift Follows Recent Energy

This adjustment comes in the wake of a major policy overhaul introduced in June 2025, targeting commercial and industrial consumers. Under the new framework, LESCO announced that applicants for new connections — including solar energy users — will now only be required to install a single Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meter, eliminating the need for additional backup meters.

Consumers, however, still retain the option to install both billing and backup meters if they choose to maintain redundant metering systems for monitoring or reliability purposes.

Modernization of Metering Systems

LESCO officials confirmed that this step aligns with the company’s ongoing push toward smart metering and digital monitoring, aimed at improving accuracy, reducing line losses, and supporting energy efficiency initiatives. The AMI technology enables real-time data transfer, allowing both consumers and the company to track usage patterns more effectively.

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Impact on Consumers and Industry

While the increase in demand notice fees adds a modest upfront cost for new consumers, industry experts suggest the move will help streamline billing efficiency and promote the use of smart metering infrastructure, eventually leading to more transparent and reliable energy management.

The ongoing reforms by LESCO and other distribution companies are part of a nationwide effort to enhance grid reliability, automation, and energy accountability, ensuring Pakistan’s energy framework becomes more sustainable and consumer-friendly in the years ahead.