Govt. of Pakistan Will Provide Energy Saving Fans on Easy Interest-Free Installments with Electricity Bills

Approved by PM Shehbaz Sharif on May 19, 2025, this scheme provides energy-saving fans on interest-free installments via electricity bills to reduce household consumption and tackle Pakistan’s energy crisis. It targets low- and middle-income households using high-consumption fans.

Key Features

Objective: Lower electricity bills and grid demand by replacing high-consumption fans (70–100 watts) with energy-efficient models (20–40 watts).
Mechanism: Fans distributed on easy, interest-free installments (e.g., PKR 500–1,000/month), recoverable through electricity bills.
Target: Households consuming 100–300 units monthly (70% of domestic consumers).
Savings: 30–60 kWh/month per fan (PKR 1,260–2,520 at PKR 42/unit).
Implementation: Managed by the Ministry of Energy, likely through utility companies (e.g., LESCO, K-Electric) or retailers.

Implementation Process

Registration: Via utility companies, 8171 portal, or designated centers (TBA).
Distribution: Through utility companies, retailers, or government campsites; fans meet NEPRA’s 5-star efficiency standards.
Payment: Fan cost (PKR 5,000–10,000) spread over 10–20 months, added to bills.
Verification: Requires valid CNIC and active electricity connection; biometric checks possible.
Awareness: SMS, radio, and social media campaigns to inform consumers.

Expected Impact

Energy: Replacing 1 million fans could save 50 GWh/month (PKR 2.1 billion).
Bills: Households save PKR 1,260–2,520/month per fan.
Economy: Reduced grid pressure, lower load-shedding, and decreased circular debt (PKR 2,310 billion in May 2024).
Environment: Less reliance on fossil fuels (53% of generation), cutting emissions.