IESCO announces prices for new AMI meters in Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has set the prices for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters required for new electricity connections in Rawalpindi City and Rawalpindi Cantt Circles.

According to Project Director AMI, Syed Mohsin Raza Gillani, all old electricity meters in these areas are being replaced with AMI meters at no cost to consumers. A press release issued on Sunday stated that around 600,000 old meters have already been replaced under this project.

IESCO has now issued a notification for the prices of AMI meters for new connections. The implementation has already started. The prices are:

• Single-phase AMI meters:

  • 20-meter cable: Rs 35,000
  • 30-meter cable: Rs 36,500
  • 40-meter cable: Rs 38,000

• Three-phase AMI meters:

  • 20-meter cable: Rs 65,000
  • 30-meter cable: Rs 72,000
  • 40-meter cable: Rs 79,000

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The security deposit will be based on the load. Consumers in areas where three-phase AMI meters are already installed will not need green meters or extra payments for net metering, as these meters already have net metering features.

Gillani said AMI meters will bring major improvements to the power system. Automated readings will ensure accurate billing and timely delivery of bills. Consumers will also be able to track their electricity usage at any time.

He added that the new system will prevent overload and tripping, reducing transformer and meter damage. It will also help control electricity theft and ensure timely bill collection. Consumers will be able to register complaints about power outages automatically.

The Project Director clarified that the prices mentioned in the notification are only for new connections, while old meter replacements remain free. He advised consumers to contact IESCO offices for more details.

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