LESCO replaces 501 meters with AMI meters
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has replaced 501 conventional electricity meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters on federal and provincial government power connections, as part of its drive to modernise electricity metering and ensure transparent billing. According to the LESCO authorities, the company has a total of 2,390 electricity connections belonging to…
Lahore-based LESCO has undertaken the replacement of 501 traditional electricity meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters, targeting federal and provincial government power connections as part of a modernisation initiative aimed at enhancing transparency in billing and operational efficiency. The company currently manages 2,390 government connections, comprising 586 from the federal government and 1,804 from the provincial government.
As of October 30, 2026, 501 of these conventional meters have been replaced, with 393 in federal connections and 108 in provincial ones. The remaining meters are set for replacement, with completion anticipated shortly. LESCO's Chief Executive Officer has urged swift action to expedite this process. The modern AMI metering system is expected to bolster electricity consumption monitoring, streamline operations, and ensure billing transparency.
The initiative, reported by Business Recorder in 2026, underscores LESCO's commitment to upgrading its infrastructure.
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