MEPCO New Connection
Complete Guide to Application, Documents, Process, Fees & Timeline
Everything you need to know about applying for a new electricity connection from Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO)
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📖 Introduction
Getting a new electricity connection from MEPCO (Multan Electric Power Company) is a multi-step process that requires document preparation, site inspection, fee payment, and meter installation. Whether you are constructing a new home, opening a business, setting up an agricultural tubewell, or connecting a new commercial unit, MEPCO’s new connection process follows a standardized procedure mandated by NEPRA.
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about applying for a new MEPCO connection in 2026 — from eligibility and documentation to fees, timelines, and the net metering option for solar energy systems.
🔌 Types of MEPCO New Electricity Connections
MEPCO provides connections to consumers across multiple categories:
Domestic Single-Phase (230V)
The most common connection type for residential homes. Suitable for standard household loads including lights, fans, small appliances, television, and small air conditioner. Sanctioned load up to 5 kW.
Domestic Three-Phase (400V)
For larger homes with heavy electrical loads — multiple air conditioners, water pumps, electric geysers, and high-power appliances. Required when sanctioned load exceeds 5 kW.
Commercial Connection
For shops, offices, markets, plazas, restaurants, hotels, schools, clinics, and non-residential business establishments. Can be single-phase or three-phase depending on load requirements.
Industrial Connection
For factories, production facilities, cold storage, rice mills, flour mills, textile units, and large-scale industrial operations. Three-phase, high-voltage with maximum demand metering.
Agricultural Connection (Tubewell)
For irrigation tubewells, agricultural pumps, and farm operations. Often qualifies for subsidized agricultural tariffs and may be eligible for solar net metering.
Temporary Connection
For construction sites, events, fairs, or temporary requirements. Issued for limited duration and subject to removal after the specified period.
Net Metering Connection
For residential, commercial, or industrial consumers installing rooftop solar panel systems. Allows consumers to export surplus solar electricity to the MEPCO grid and receive billing credits.
📋 Documents Required for MEPCO New Connection
Gathering the correct documents before visiting the MEPCO office significantly speeds up the application process. The standard document checklist includes:
- CNIC of the applicant — Clear photocopy of both sides of the National Identity Card, verified through NADRA biometric in some cases
- Proof of property ownership — Any one of the following: registered property deed (registry), allotment letter from a housing authority, ownership certificate from development authority, or property transfer letter
- Tenancy agreement — If you are a tenant, a notarized rental agreement is required along with the landlord’s CNIC and property ownership proof
- Location map / sketch — A hand-drawn or printed map showing the property’s location relative to the nearest MEPCO pole or feeder, nearest road, and surrounding landmarks
- Wiring completion certificate — Issued by a licensed electrical contractor (verified and registered with PSDA) confirming that internal wiring meets safety standards
- Completed MEPCO application form — Available free at MEPCO subdivision offices or downloadable from mepco.com.pk
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant
- Security deposit payment receipt — The deposit amount is determined by the load category and must be paid before meter installation
For Commercial & Industrial Connections
Additional documents may include:
- Business registration certificate
- Trade license
- Factory license
- Environmental NOC
- Electrical load schedule (prepared by a licensed electrical engineer)
⚙️ Step-by-Step MEPCO New Connection Process
Prepare Documents
Gather all required documents as listed above. Ensure your wiring contractor has completed the internal wiring and issued the completion certificate.
Submit Application
Visit your nearest MEPCO Subdivision Office (SDO). Submit the completed application form along with all supporting documents. The SDO office issues an acknowledgment receipt with a reference number.
MEPCO Site Inspection
A MEPCO lineman or Junior Engineer (JE) will visit your property — typically within 7–15 working days — to inspect the premises, verify the requested load, assess the distance from the nearest service pole, and confirm that internal wiring meets MEPCO’s technical requirements.
Estimate Generation
After site inspection, MEPCO generates an official estimate detailing all connection charges including security deposit, service line charges, meter cost, application processing fee, and any transformer contribution charges.
Payment of Estimate
Pay the estimate amount at a designated bank branch, online banking portal, or MEPCO office. The payment must match the exact estimate reference number.
Document Submission Post-Payment
Submit the payment receipt back to the SDO office to initiate meter installation processing.
Meter Installation
Upon payment verification, MEPCO’s meter installation team installs the meter at your premises. For single-phase domestic connections in urban areas, this typically happens within 7–15 working days after payment.
Energization
After meter installation, the connection is energized and your electricity supply begins. You will receive your first bill in the following billing month.
💰 MEPCO New Connection Fees and Charges 2026
MEPCO connection charges depend on the type of connection, load category, and distance from the nearest existing service infrastructure.
Security Deposit
A refundable amount held by MEPCO as financial security against future bills. Typically calculated as a multiple of the estimated monthly bill based on sanctioned load. This deposit is returned to the consumer upon permanent disconnection of the connection.
Service Line Charges
The cost of the cable, poles, and hardware required to run the electricity supply from the nearest MEPCO distribution pole to your premises. Longer distances = higher charges.
Meter Cost
A one-time charge for the digital or electromechanical meter installed at your premises. MEPCO procures meters centrally and bills consumers at standardized rates.
Application Fee
A nominal administrative processing fee for application review and processing.
Transformer Contribution (if applicable)
For loads that require a new transformer or an upgrade to an existing transformer, MEPCO charges a transformer contribution fee.
⏱️ MEPCO New Connection Timeline
Here’s the estimated timeline from application submission to energization:
| Stage | Estimated Timeline |
|---|---|
| Document submission | Day 1 |
| Site inspection | 7–15 working days |
| Estimate generation | 2–5 working days after inspection |
| Payment processing | 1–2 working days |
| Meter installation | 7–15 working days after payment |
| Total from application to energization | 3–6 weeks (standard cases) |
☀️ MEPCO Net Metering — New Connection for Solar Systems
MEPCO is one of Pakistan’s most progressive distribution companies in supporting solar net metering. Under NEPRA’s net metering regulations, any MEPCO consumer can connect a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system to the grid and receive billing credits for surplus electricity exported.
Key Net Metering Features:
- Minimum system size: 1 kW
- Maximum system size: Equal to your sanctioned load (kW)
- Bidirectional meter: Installed by MEPCO to measure both import and export
- Export credits: Exported units credited against your bill at the applicable tariff rate
- Summer savings: Ideal for reducing summer electricity bills when solar generation is highest
Net Metering Application Process:
- Get an NOC from a NEPRA-licensed solar equipment installer/contractor
- Submit net metering application to MEPCO along with system specifications, single-line diagram, and installer credentials
- MEPCO inspects and approves the system
- Bidirectional net meter is installed
- Connection is energized and billing adjustments begin from the next billing cycle
Rashidminhas.com.pk provides detailed guidance on MEPCO net metering eligibility, required documents, and system sizing to help consumers make the most of Pakistan’s growing solar energy sector.
🔄 Transferring a MEPCO Connection
If you are purchasing a property with an existing MEPCO connection, you need to transfer ownership of the connection into your name. The transfer process requires:
- CNIC of new owner
- Property sale deed or transfer documents
- Previous owner’s clearance (if required by MEPCO)
- Application for name change at the SDO office
- Payment of any outstanding arrears on the existing connection