Industries Consume 2,164 GWh Under Govt Surplus Power Package, Saving Rs. 20 Billion

The government’s Surplus Power Package has delivered more than Rs. 20 billion in relief to industrial and agricultural consumers within just three months, while significantly boosting electricity demand.

According to the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), consumers used an additional 2,164 GWh of electricity between December 2025 and February 2026 under the package introduced at a concessional rate of Rs. 22.98 per unit on incremental usage.

The ministry said this additional usage accounted for 23 percent of all electricity units sold to these sectors during the period, indicating strong uptake and increased reliance on grid-supplied power.

Industrial consumers alone saved Rs. 19.6 billion, while agricultural users received relief of Rs. 1.14 billion, taking total financial benefit to Rs. 20.83 billion.

Among industrial categories, B3 consumers saved Rs. 8.76 billion, followed by B2 at Rs. 5.34 billion, B4 at Rs. 4.02 billion, and B1 at Rs. 1.48 billion. Officials also noted strong participation, particularly among large industries and agricultural users.

Consumer uptake of the package has been impressive, with 67% of B4 large industries (83 out of 123), 52% of B3 (1,812 out of 3,470), 48% of B2 (33,449 out of 69,124), and 43% of B1 industries (98,718 out of 229,282) availing the package, along with 34% of agricultural consumers (82,334 out of 242,451).

In terms of energy consumption share under the package, B1 industries led at 27%, followed by B4 at 25%, B2 at 24%, B3 at 22%, and agriculture at 21%. The most encouraging signs came in January 2026, with 12% year-on-year growth, and February 2026, with 11% growth, clearly showing that the package has increased electricity demand and encouraged industries to rely more on cost-effective grid power instead of expensive self-generation.

This rising demand is a strong and positive indicator for the country’s economic recovery and energy sector stability, added the statement.

The Surplus Power Package was launched in December 2025 by the Power Division as a targeted initiative to boost electricity consumption, optimize available generation capacity, and provide financial relief to industrial and agricultural consumers for a longer period.