MEPCO TARIFF 2024 is a new target or structure introduced by the MEPCO company. It aims to promote sustainable electricity supply, support energy efficiency and reassure consumers. The MEPCO TARIFF system has increased the financial burden and made it difficult to pay the bills. The issue of payment methods is one of the main problems.
Understanding MEPCO’s Traffic System
In this article, we will look at solutions to the problems created by MEPCO’s new structure, such as fixed payment options, energy efficiency and tariff rationalization. Consumers can be encouraged to use energy-efficient appliances. Companies should reduce electricity tariffs to make electricity affordable. Online portals and mobile apps should be made available to the public. MEPCO TARIFF 2024 is a new target or structure introduced by the MEPCO company.
General MEPCO Traffic And Unit Rates
Here he explains general MEPCO traffic and their rates for different types of consumers.
1 Residential
Bring light into your home with MEPCO residential rate plans. Bring light into your life. Here are some details:
Sr. | Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Traffic |
A | E | D | ||
a) | For sanctioned load less than 5 kW | – | ||
1 | Up to 50 Off | – | 4.00 | 3.95 |
2 | 1-100 Units | – | 14.59 | 7.74 |
3 | 101 to 200 Units | – | 16.41 | 10.06 |
4 | 201 to 300 Units | – | 17.53 | 12.15 |
5 | 301 to 700 | – | 19.07 | 19.55 |
6 | Above to 700 | – | 20.61 | 22.65 |
b) | For sanctioned load 5 KW and above | |||
Time of use | Peak- 20.27Off Peak -13.10 | Peak – 22.65Off Peak -13.33 |
According to the authority’s decision, private customers can only use their previous consumption. Under tariff A, it doesn’t matter if they use electricity or not. They have to pay a minimum monthly charge.
Monthly charge for single-phase connection: Rs 75 per customer Monthly charge for three-phase connection: Rs 150 per customer.
2 Commercial
Commercial MEPCO tariffs to power business and industry. Again, efficient and reliable electricity. Here is the table
Sr. | Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Traffic |
A | E | D | ||
a | For sanctioned load less than 5 kW | 19.95 | 19.95 | |
b | For sanctioned load 5KW and Above | 440.00 | 19.22 | 21.63 |
c | Time of use | Peak-21.02Off Peak-13.49 | Peak-23.55Off Peak-17.58 |
Monthly cost for Single Phase connection: Rs.150/-per customer
Monthly cost for three Phase connection: Rs. 350/- per consumer
3 General Services
MEPCO’s general tariffs provide you with peace of mind with electricity every day. They also help simplify your power needs and requirements. Here is the table:
Sr. | Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Traffic |
A | E | D | ||
a) | General Services | – | 17.05 | 19.51 |
A- 3 General S services MEPCO |
Monthly charge for single phase connection: Rs 150 per customer. Monthly charge for three phase connection: Rs 350 per consumer.
Industrial Supply Traffic
Sr. | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Charges |
A | E | D | |
B1 | 18.31 | 17.23 | |
B2(a) | 440.00 | 17.87 | 16.23 |
B1(b) | _ | Peak -21.19Off Peak-13.41 | Peak-20.79Off Peak- 15.23 |
B2(b) | 420.00 | Peak -20.95Off Peak-13.50 | Peak-20.73Off Peak-15.02 |
B3 | 400.00 | Peak-21.11Off Peak -12.63 | Peak-20.73Off Peak-14.93 |
B4 | 440.00 | Peak-20.93Off Peak-12.97 | Peak-20.73Off Peak-14.83 |
In Industrial Supply tariff. You will pay minimum charges.
- For B1 customers: Rs.350/-per Month.
- For B2 customers: Rs.2000/-per Month.
- For B3 customers: Rs.50,000/-per Month
- For B4 customers: Rs.500,000/-per Month.
Single Point Supply
A single electricity tariff that is easy to use for large businesses. It also simplifies the need for high output power.
Sr. | Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Traffic |
A | E | D | ||
C1 | For supply at 400/230 volts | |||
a) | Sanctioned load less than 5 KW | – | 24.36 | 20.63 |
b) | Sanctioned load from 5KW & 500 KW | 440.00 | 21.31 | 20.13 |
C2(a) | For supply at 11,31kv up to and including 500KW | 420.00 | 17.03 | 19.93 |
C3(a) | For supply at 66 kv & above and sanctioned load above 5000 KW | 400.00 | 15.11 | 19.93 |
C1(c) | For supply at 400/230 volts 5kw and upto 500 KW | 400.00 | Peak-22.43Off Peak-15.00 | Peak-23.55Off Peak-16.95 |
C2(b) | For supply at 11,31kv up to and including 500KW | 420.00 | Peak-20.40Off Peak-12.89 | Peak-23.55Off Peak-16.75 |
C3(b) | For supply at 66 kv & above and sanctioned load above 5000 KW | 400.00 | Peak-19.51Off Peak-11.68 | Peak-23.55Off Peak-16.65 |
Agriculture Traffic
Sr. | Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Traffic |
A | E | D | ||
D1(a) | SCARP less than 5 KW | – | 22.92 | 17.63 |
D2(a) | 200.00 | 17.63 | 7.30 | |
D1(b) | 200.00 | Peak-23.76 Off Peak-14.25 | Peak-20.55 Off Peak-13.30 | |
D2(b) | 200.00 | Peak-21.44 Off Peak-13.04 | Peak-7.30 Off Peak-7.30 |
If you don’t use electricity at all,you still have to pay a minimum 2000 per customer.
Temporary Traffic
Sr. | Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Traffic |
A | E | D | ||
E1(a) | Residential Supply | 21.73 | 22.79 | |
E1(b) | Commercial Supply | 19.23 | 20.34 | |
E2 | Industrial Supply | 18.38 | 18.31 |
You will have to pay a minimum charge Rs.50/ per day whether you use power or not.
Seasonal Industrial Traffic
MEPCO industrial supplied traffic or electricity distribution to industrial sectors,exhibiting seasonal variations due to changes in production cycles,weather conditions,and raw material availability.
The cost will be 125% more than what industrial tariffs usually charge.
Public Lighting
Sr. | Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Traffic |
A | E | D | ||
1 | Street Lighting | 19.02 | 20.63 |
The minimum monthly charge for public lighting is 500,which covers a lamp capacity of 8 kilowatts or less.
Residential Colonies Near Industrial Areas
MEPCO residential colonies near industrial areas face unique electricity distribution challenges. High power demand from nearby industries impacts power supply and voltage levels.This leads to fluctuations in MEPCO traffic affecting residential consumers.
Sr. | Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Traffic | Applicable Traffic |
A | E | D | ||
1 | Residential Colonies Near Industrial Areas | 21.02 | 20.63 |
Final Lines
MEPCO’s tariff plans will make your life easier with affordable electricity. This marks a major step towards electrifying Pakistan. It brings many benefits but also comes with challenges that need to be resolved. Resolving these challenges will enable citizens to benefit from MEPCO’s electricity tariffs and make informed decisions about their energy consumption.