Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has approved a major project worth Rs. 1.6 billion to modernize its billing system and curb electricity theft.
The initiative includes the installation of state-of-the-art smart meters to ensure accurate billing and real-time monitoring.
Under this project, LESCO will purchase 16,000 advanced meters, including bidirectional smart meters for solar power users and AMI meters for industries, tube wells, and new connections.
These high-tech meters will be connected to a central control room through SIM-based technology, allowing for precise meter readings without manual interference.
Consumers will now receive bills based on readings directly generated from the control room, eliminating errors and preventing overbilling. This step is expected to enhance transparency in the billing process while reducing electricity theft.
LESCO officials believe that the introduction of smart metering will significantly improve efficiency and ensure fair billing for all consumers.
Good approach however it should be end user friendly unlike putting charges like adding Fed, Gst, fixed charges, Extra charges and etc in the bill. Give regular bill payer some extra relief whether he or she is using net meter or no meter.
کیا بات ہے ترقیاں وہ بجی لیسکو میںاگر انسان انسانوں کی طرح کام کریں تو کوئی مسئلہ نہیں ہوگا. خیر دیہاڑی لگانے والوں نے اس میں بھی اچھی دیہاڑی لگانی ہے.
The trust of the Pakistani nation in the government has undeniably diminished over time, and the reasons are clear. Each new initiative from the government often leads to increased charges and burdens on consumers, which has fostered a prevailing sense of cynicism and mistrust among the populace.
In this climate, it’s only natural for people to approach any new government move with skepticism. The repeated disappointments citizens have faced mean that rebuilding trust will require significant effort. The government must prioritize transparency, accountability, and the welfare of its citizens to restore faith in its institutions. We will be closely watching how the upcoming project unfolds.