Nepra seen divided over ICP’s upward revision
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has apparently been divided over an upward revision and continuation of the Incremental Consumption Package (ICP) at Rs25.30 per unit against the original rate of Rs22.98 per unit, with two members recommending suspension of the package over the failure of the Power Division and its subordinate organisations to provide authentic…
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is reportedly divided over a decision to continue an Incremental Consumption Package (ICP) with an upward revision to Rs25.30 per unit, following the original rate of Rs22.98 per unit. Two members, Amina Ahmed and Maqsood Anwar Khan, opposed the package's continuation, citing the lack of authentic data and a credible connection between the revised rate and the actual marginal cost of providing incremental electricity.
Nepra Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, casting his decisive vote, supported the package's continuation. The dissenting members recommended a temporary suspension until the Power Division submitted a comprehensive review backed by verifiable data of the actual marginal costs.
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