Nepra clears key hurdle to competitive power market
• Approves uniform charges for all Discos; participating bulk power consumers to pay Rs6.23-Rs19.62 per unit • Clears path for first 400MW open-access electricity auction ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday approved use of system charges (UoSC) ranging from Rs6.23 to Rs19.62 per unit for bulk power consumers (BPCs) of all distribution companies…
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken a significant step towards establishing a competitive power market in Pakistan by approving uniform charges for all distribution companies (Discos) participating in the electricity trading market. The charges, ranging from Rs6.23 to Rs19.62 per unit, will be paid by bulk power consumers (BPCs) to transport electricity from the source to the user.
This approval clears the way for the first 400MW open-access electricity auction. The charges will be in addition to the power supply rate, including generation costs, for BPCs. Currently, there are over 3,000 BPCs in the country. Meanwhile, non-participating B-3 and B-4 consumers will face higher transport rates. Nepra's decision aims to formalize the competitive wholesale electricity market and ensure uniformity in charges, including transmission and distribution (T&D) losses.
The Independent System Operation (ISMO) will conduct the auction for 400MW within the next few months.
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