Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced a big change for its customers: it will stop using three-phase meters. This is part of LESCO’s plan to improve its system and make billing more accurate.
For a long time, three-phase meters have been used in many homes and businesses in Pakistan. But now, LESCO is moving to Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) meters. These new meters bring several benefits:
- Better Billing Accuracy: AMR meters provide exact readings, helping to avoid overbilling.
- Less Power Theft: These meters are designed to make stealing electricity much harder.
- Easy Online Services: Customers can enjoy easier online billing and other digital features.
Switching to AMR meters isn’t free. In the beginning, customers will need to pay between Rs20,000 and Rs25,000 for installation. Plus, they will have to buy the new meters for Rs42,000 each. Although these costs are high, the new meters are expected to save money in the long run by making bills more accurate and reducing theft.
LESCO has already tested AMR meters in homes with solar power systems and found them to be very successful. This positive result is a big reason why LESCO is now ready to use AMR meters for everyone.
As LESCO replaces old meters with AMR meters, customers will slowly see the benefits of more accurate bills and better services. Keep an eye out for updates from LESCO on when these changes will reach your area.
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