LESCO Shares New Update for Green Meters; Check All Details Here
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has shared a new update for green meters, showing a major shift in the city’s renewable energy landscape. As per the latest update, LESCO allowed temporary installation of bi-directional green meters for the next three months (until mid-October). Those who are interested will receive No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for these meters, permitting their use in solar setups.
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Temporary Installation of Bi-Directional Green Meters
This decision follows LESCO’s earlier move to switch to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) instead of green meters. The transition to AMI meters reportedly caused massive cost hikes, prompting concerns among consumers and industry stakeholders.
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Concerns About AMI Meters and Cost Hikes
Amid this situation, the availability of AMI meters also adds to the woes of solar energy consumers. The temporary reintroduction of green meters is anticipated to address these challenges, offering a more cost-effective and accessible option for solar system users.
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LESCO Green Meters Update
LESCO earlier trashed reports of a ban on Green Electricity Meters. Instead, they announced that NOCs for AMI meters would be issued to help reduce over-billing and power theft. LESCO also explained that the power outage was due to repair work on the I-Con Valley feeder, with advance notice given through newspapers.
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FAQs
Q: What is the latest update from LESCO regarding green meters?
A: LESCO has allowed the temporary installation of bi-directional green meters for the next three months, permitting their use in solar setups.
Q: Why did LESCO switch to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters?
A: The switch to AMI meters was part of an earlier decision, but it caused massive cost hikes, prompting concerns among consumers and industry stakeholders.
Q: Will LESCO issue NOCs for AMI meters?
A: Yes, LESCO announced that NOCs for AMI meters would be issued to help reduce over-billing and power theft.
Q: What caused the recent power outage according to LESCO?
A: The power outage was due to repair work on the I-Con Valley feeder, with advance notice given through newspapers.
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