NEPRA okays federal govt’s winter package

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the winter package submitted by the federal government.

According to a NEPRA statement, the winter package will benefit industrial net metering and wheeling consumers, even though they were not initially included in the government’s request.

Under the winter package, the price for additional units used, compared to the previous year, will be 26.07 rupees per unit, and the package will be valid for three months (from December to February).

The statement further mentioned that the relief or reduction will be provided to consumers in their December bills.

In addition, NEPRA has approved a reduction of 1.14 rupees per unit for the monthly fuel charges adjustment for October.

According to NEPRA, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) had submitted a request for a 1.01 rupee per unit reduction, which NEPRA considered after holding a public hearing on November 26.

The reduction will apply to all consumers of distribution companies (DISCOs), excluding lifeline consumers, prepaid users, and electric vehicle charging stations. However, it will not apply to K-Electric customers.