Electricity Bills Issue in Punjab
– Government Departments Owe Money: Government departments in Punjab owe over Rs 2,764 crore in pending electricity bills to the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) ¹.
– Free Electricity: In 2023, Punjab started providing free electricity of up to 300 units to 90% of its domestic consumers ¹.
– One-Time Settlement Scheme: The state government has offered a one-time settlement scheme (OTS) to cover nearly 22 lakh consumers who had not paid their electricity bills worth over Rs 4,400 crore ¹.
– Payment Issues: Despite these measures, the defaulting amount to PSPCL continues to mount, and the company is facing financial struggles ¹.
– Online Payment: You can pay your electricity bill online through the PSPCL portal ².
– Roof Top Solar Plant: You can also install a roof top solar plant to minimize your electricity bill ³.
