Islamabad, Jan 1: Electricity tariffs for January 2025 will rise by Rs. 0.51 per unit compared to December 2024, following adjustments in the national tariff regime and peak/off-peak timings.
Key Factors:
- Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA): Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) proposed a negative FCA of Rs. 0.63 per unit for November consumption, compared to Rs. 1.14 per unit in December.
- Tariff Adjustment: Resulting in an increase of Rs. 0.51 per unit for January.
Challenges:
- Transmission Inefficiencies: Delays in grid projects and underutilization of the Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line were highlighted, burdening consumers with unused capacity charges.
- Rising Costs: Partial Load Adjustment Charges (PLAC) increased from Rs. 47 billion (2023) to Rs. 56 billion (2024) due to unaffordable tariffs and growing solar adoption.
NEPRA’s Actions:
- Technical Study: A study will assess shifting demand patterns.
- Inquiry: Investigation into transmission delays is underway.
These developments come as the government aims to address inefficiencies and align tariffs with evolving energy trends.
