Energy Minister Announces Concessions for High Electricity Consumers, Infrastructure Upgrades Planned
Summary
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Shrestha says the government is preparing concessional electricity rates for high-consumption users and tariff reforms to boost domestic power use. Nine new substations are being added in the Sunsari-Morang region as industrialists demand better supply, lower costs, and faster infrastructure upgrades.
Key Points
- The government is preparing to offer concessional electricity rates to high-consuming customers and make tariffs more practical for industries.
- Nine new substations are being added in the Sunsari-Morang region to improve reliability and sustainability of power supply.
- Industrialists in Morang and Sunsari demanded uninterrupted electricity, completion of Barju and Kerauon substations, and removal of demand charges and VAT on electricity.
- The minister said the Nepal Electricity Authority will regularly inform businesses about available power capacity and infrastructure timelines before new industries are established.
