LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has started a new digital service that allows customers to pay their electricity bills online by scanning a QR code. The step aims to make bill payments easier and save time for customers.
According to a Lesco spokesperson, customers can scan the QR code printed on their electricity bills using any mobile banking app to make instant payments. With this service, people will not need to visit banks or bill collection centres.
The company said the QR code payment option will be available on all Lesco bills, helping customers pay their bills easily and safely from home.
Lesco Chief Executive Engineer M. Ramzan Butt said that Lesco is working to provide services that are simple, clear, and based on modern technology for its customers.
In another development, Lesco has decided to buy 150,000 new single and three-phase smart meters to improve its system and monitor electricity use more effectively. The plan will cost billions of rupees and is part of the company’s efforts to upgrade its power network.
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According to details, Lesco has started the process of buying different types of advanced meters, including single-phase smart meters, three-phase meters, AMI bidirectional meters, and AMI smart meters.
These meters will help record real-time data, reduce power theft, and ensure accurate billing.
In the first phase, Lesco will purchase 65,270 single-phase smart meters, 50,000 AMI bidirectional meters, and 24,675 AMI smart meters. The buying process will be completed soon, and installation will start in different areas under Lesco’s control.
Officials said that AMI bidirectional meters will be used in the net metering project, which allows customers with solar panels to send extra electricity back to the grid. This step supports the use of renewable energy in the country.
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The AMI smart meters will be used for new connections and to replace damaged or burnt meters. Single-phase smart meters will also be installed under the Meter Change Over (MCO) program for maintenance and new connections.
Lesco aims to make its power distribution system stronger and ensure a steady and reliable supply of electricity to its customers.
