
📋 Demand Notice Fees (what PESCO charges upfront)
- Domestic Single-Phase:
- Rural: ~ PKR 8,000
- Urban: ~ PKR 12,000
- Private Colonies (urban): ~ PKR 16,000
- Commercial Single-Phase: ~ PKR 23,000
- Three‑Phase (Domestic): PKR 95,000–105,000 PESCO Online Bill
- Three‑Phase (Commercial): PKR 100,000–135,000 (can be higher depending on location/load)
⚙️ Other Essential Charges
Although demand notice is the primary cost, you may also incur:
- Security Deposit & Meter Fee
- Single-phase meter: ~ PKR 3,500–5,000
- Three-phase meter: ~ PKR 10,000–15,000
- Service Line & Wiring
- Vary based on distance and infrastructure:
- Single-phase: PKR 5,000–20,000+
- Three-phase: Even higher depending on distance.
- Vary based on distance and infrastructure:
- Inspection & Administrative Fees
- Domestic: PKR 500–1,500
- Commercial/industrial: PKR 2,000–5,000+
✅ Total Estimated Cost by Connection Type
Connection Type | Estimated Range (PKR) |
---|---|
Single‑phase (domestic, rural) | 10,000–25,000 |
Single‑phase (domestic, urban) | 20,000–35,000 |
Single‑phase (commercial) | 23,000–45,000+ |
Three‑phase (domestic) | 95,000–130,000+ |
Three‑phase (commercial/industrial) | 100,000–160,000+ |
- Lower ends reflect rural locations with short service lines and lower meter fees.
- Upper ends assume urban areas, long wiring runs, costly meters, and higher deposits.
⚠️ Factors That Affect Total Cost
- Location: Urban areas and private colonies tend to cost more.
- Service line length: Longer distance = higher charges.
- Load capacity: Higher load or three-phase setups mean bigger meters and deposits.
- Property type: Agricultural/industrial connections may require transformers and poles—costs can jump into PKR 500,000+
How To Apply For New Connection Of PESCO 2025?

🌐 1. Online Application via ENC Portal
PESCO uses the federal Electricity New Connection (ENC) portal for submissions :
- Go to the ENC portal (e.g., enc.com.pk / oss.pesco.com.pk).
- Click Apply (or “Apply new connection”) .
- Fill out the form:
- Connection type (domestic, commercial, industrial, etc.)
- Load category (e.g., up to 15 kW, 16–70 kW, or 71–500 kW)
- Owner or tenant status
- Your CNIC, name, address, contact info, and neighbor’s reference number
- Upload scanned documents (JPG/PDF, ≤ 300 KB):
- Attested CNIC (self & witness)
- Property documents (registry, allotment letter)
- Neighbor’s electricity bill
- Wiring contractor’s test report
- Agree to terms & submit. You’ll receive a Tracking ID .
- Print the application, attach the hard copies of the documents, and submit at your nearest PESCO office .
- Wait for inspection and demand notice issuance. Pay the fee at a designated bank branch, then provide payment proof, and PESCO will install the meter .
⏳ Processing times depend on the load category:
- Up to 15 kW: ~30 days
- 16–70 kW: ~73 days
- 71–500 kW: ~higher (e.g., ~73 days or more)
🏢 2. Offline/In‑Person Application
If you’d rather go directly to PESCO office:
- Obtain the printed application form (from PESCO or online).
- Fill it out completely, attach required documents (same as above).
- Submit to the local PESCO Customer Facilitation Center.
- Officials will inspect and compute estimated costs; you’ll receive a demand notice.
- Pay fee at designated bank, submit proof, and meter installation follows .
🛎️ 3. After Submission: Tracking & Queries
- Track your application via the ENC portal using your Tracking ID or reference/CNIC .
- For support or complaints, contact PESCO helpline: 111‑000‑128, or your regional office:
- Peshawar: 091‑9212523
- Mardan: 0937‑9230288
- Swabi: 0938‑221209, etc.
✅ Tip Sheet
- Have clear, attested digital copies (≤ 300 KB) of all documents before starting.
- Double-check input information and file uploads.
- Keep your Tracking ID safe—essential for tracking, printing, or follow-ups.
- After receiving the demand notice, pay within 30 days at authorized banks (e.g., UBL, HBL) .
- When paying, confirm the correct bank branch and account details from the demand notice.
🔍 Quick Summary of the Process
Step | Online (via ENC portal) | In‑Person |
---|---|---|
1 | Fill & submit application online | Get and fill form at PESCO office |
2 | Upload scans; receive Tracking ID | Attach hard copies; submit manually |
3 | Print & submit form + docs at PESCO office | PESCO inspects, issues demand notice |
4 | PESCO inspects, issues demand notice | Pay fee, submit proof |
5 | Pay fee at designated bank, upload proof | Meter installation |
6 | Meter is installed after verification | (Same) |