ISLAMABAD: The Power Division (PD) is set to submit the bi-annual reassessment of its Electricity Surplus Incremental Package to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for guidance, following concerns raised by industrial stakeholders that the incentive scheme is offering limited benefits to large electricity consumers.
The development was disclosed by a Power Division representative during a public hearing on the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) petition filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) for May 2026.
According to the petition, CPPA-G has requested a positive FCA adjustment of Rs0.82 per unit, which would be applied to electricity bills in July 2026. This adjustment will replace the April 2026 FCA of Rs1.19 per unit that was charged in June 2026, resulting in a net relief of Rs0.37 per unit for electricity consumers.
The public hearing was chaired by NEPRA Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, alongside Member (Tariff and Finance) Amina Ahmed.
Senior officials attending the hearing included CPPA-G Chief Executive Officer Rihan Akhtar, Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) Chief Financial Officer Naveed Qaiser, and Independent Market System Operator (IMSO) representative Salahuddin, who presented operational data and responded to questions from stakeholders.
During the proceedings, the Power Division informed the regulator that it is reviewing the Electricity Surplus Incremental Package in light of feedback from industry representatives, particularly large-scale consumers who have questioned the package’s effectiveness and economic viability. The revised assessment will be submitted to NEPRA for regulatory guidance before any further decisions on the scheme are taken.
The reassessment is expected to help determine whether adjustments are needed to make the surplus electricity package more attractive for industrial users while supporting increased power consumption, improved utilization of idle generation capacity, and enhanced economic activity.
Story by Mushtaq Ghumman
