Speakers raise questions over new electricity charges system
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday raised questions over the newly introduced electricity charges system and called for greater clarity, predictability and non-discriminatory treatment of consumers under Pakistan’s newly finalized Use of System Charges (UoSC) framework. The seminar titled “Powering Change: UoSC Finalisation and the Dawn of CTBCM in Pakistan,” jointly organised by the…
A seminar held in Islamabad questioned the new electricity charges system, calling for greater clarity, predictability and non-discriminatory treatment of consumers under Pakistan's Use of System Charges (UoSC) framework. Energy experts, industry representatives and regulatory specialists examined the regulatory and commercial implications of the UoSC recently determined by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
The framework underpins Pakistan's Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM), intended to allow eligible consumers to purchase electricity directly from competitive suppliers. However, concerns were raised about the lack of transparency in the breakdown of individual components and the need for a consistent long-term plan.
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