{"id":3094,"date":"2025-06-19T17:57:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T12:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/?p=3094"},"modified":"2025-06-19T17:57:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T12:57:03","slug":"lesco-meter-policy-update-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/lesco-meter-policy-update-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"LESCO meter policy: LESCO Introduces Single Meter Policy for Solar, Industrial Users"},"content":{"rendered":"

LESCO Meter Policy Update Brings Big Relief for Consumers<\/h2>\n

In a major move to cut costs and simplify the electricity metering process, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO)<\/strong> has introduced a new LESCO meter policy<\/strong>. This shift affects commercial and industrial users, particularly those adopting solar power systems.<\/p>\n

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LESCO meter policy: One Smart Meter Instead of Two<\/h2>\n

LESCO\u2019s new policy eliminates the requirement for a second backup meter. Now, only one Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)<\/strong> smart meter will be installed for new connections, replacing the earlier system of dual meters.<\/p>\n

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    Only one LT TOU smart meter<\/strong> for new connections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Option<\/strong> to choose billing through backup or main meter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    No backup meter required<\/strong> for solar users<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    LESCO meter policy: Estimated Savings for Consumers<\/h2>\n

    Under the updated LESCO meter policy<\/strong>, consumers will benefit from substantial cost reductions:<\/p>\n

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      Rs45,000<\/strong> saved on meter installation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Rs80,000<\/strong> saved with waived AT Box fee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Total savings:<\/strong> approx. Rs125,000 per connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      These savings aim to encourage the use of solar energy and smart metering technologies.<\/p>\n

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      Changes to Smart Meter Procurement Rules<\/h2>\n

      LESCO has also enforced new rules to regulate the smart meter procurement process. Due to past issues:<\/p>\n

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        Private purchase of LT Smart AMI meters is now banned<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        No Objection Certificates (NOCs)<\/strong> for private procurement are discontinued<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Consumers will receive formal demand notices<\/strong> for LESCO-provided meters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        All inspections and installations will now be handled through official LESCO channels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        LESCO meter policy: Background and Recent Developments<\/h2>\n

        In early 2025, LESCO allowed users to buy smart meters independently due to inventory shortages. However, problems such as uncertified meters and installation delays led to revised procurement procedures<\/strong>. The utility company now ensures greater control and standardized installations.<\/p>\n

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        Conclusion<\/h2>\n

        This revised LESCO meter policy<\/strong> not only reduces installation costs but also simplifies the transition to solar and smart electricity systems. With clear savings and a streamlined process, the new approach supports clean energy goals and improves customer service across Punjab\u2019s largest power distribution zone.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        LESCO meter policy update offers financial relief to solar, commercial, and industrial users by introducing a single smart meter system, saving up to Rs125,000.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3095,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[708,707,712,711,704,709,713,705,706,710],"class_list":["post-3094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pak","tag-ami-smart-meters","tag-commercial-electricity-pakistan","tag-electric-meter-policy","tag-energy-savings-lesco","tag-lesco-meter-policy","tag-lesco-news-2025","tag-one-meter-system","tag-smart-meter-pakistan","tag-solar-power-billing","tag-solar-system-pakistan"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3094"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3096,"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3094\/revisions\/3096"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3095"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestpakmag.com\/ur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}