LESCO Smart Meters Replacement Plan

LESCO has begun replacing its old analogue meters with upgradation of smart meters to brings efficiency and accuracy in records. These digital meters offer real-time consumption information, minimize billing errors and prevent electricity theft. The project is designed to serve the millions of customers through transparent and consistent energy supply with reliable energy management services by 2029 for consumers. The LESCO smart meters replacement plan is a step towards a futuristic electricity system in Pakistan.

Key Features of Smart Meters

• Real-time electricity usage data.
• Support automatic meter reading (AMR), no need for manual reading.
• The theft of power, tempering and power failure can be detected instantly.
• Higher accuracy in billing and reduction in errors.
• They also allow consumers to better see energy use and sometimes even manage energy consumption.

Benefits for Consumers

Smarts meters are great for consumers across all the zones provided by LESCO.  Regular people are going to have much greater visibility into how much power they're consuming and how much they're paying. Have a look at the benefits of LESCO smart meters for consumers

• Transparent billing true consumption is detailed.
• Improved monitoring of electricity use and cost control.
• Faster complaint and service resolution.
• Reduction in billing disputes and/or inaccurate meter readings.
• Usage insights to inform energy-saving decisions.

LESCO Smart Meter Advantages

The LESCO also stands to benefit immensely from the new smart meter system in terms of overall electricity network management. Check out the advantages of LESCO Smart Meter!

• Reduction in operating costs through the use of AMR.
• Theft/loss and irregularities can be better tracked.
• Improved distribution system dependability.
• Effective monitoring and prompt fault isolation.
• Real time data for planning and load management.

LESCO Smart Meters Rollout Plan

LESCO is prepared with a long-term strategy to replace existing old meters with smart meters in all its jurisdiction areas LESCO Meter. The overall aim is to get this done rather start with the most troubled regions. This massive LESCO smart meters replacement exercise will subsequently revolutionize the energy management system for millions of homes.

• 6.7 million meters to be replaced by 2029.
• Rollout in phases in high loss regions.
• 60,000 smart meters have been already installed.
• New three-phase connections are now being released with smart meters.
• International financing for large-scale delivery has been secured.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on LESCO Smart Meters Replacement

How smart meter benefits me?

You will receive transparent bills based on your actual consumption, they you will have fewer mistakes and you will have more control over your electricity consumption.

Are smart meters safe?

Yes, smart meters are certified devices on an international level, safe for home and commercial use and they come with features that render them immune to any hazardous act or tampering.

What if I continue to have billing problems after I get a smart meter?

At your nearest LESCO office or service center, you can lodge your complaint and it will be crosschecked with smart meter data, if any.

Who will install the new smart meter and how much will that cost?

The replacement is part of LESCO’s official program, funded and thus the consumers need not to be thinking about expenses for installation.