How GEPCO Schedules Load Shedding
Load shedding (planned power cuts to balance supply and demand) is published at the feeder level, not the city level. GEPCO groups consumers by feeder loss category: low-loss feeders with good payment records see minimal outages; high-loss feeders with poor recovery see longer cuts. Your feeder is tied to your meter — ask your sub-division office (SDO) which feeder serves your area.
Under NEPRA rules, DISCOs must publish any change to load shedding schedules at least 24 hours in advance during peak summer months.
Where to Find Your Feeder Timings
Official GEPCO Website
Current load shedding schedules are published on GEPCO's official website under "Load Shedding" or "Consumer Services." Schedules are feeder-specific — search for your feeder name or sub-division area.
DISCO Mobile App & Facebook
Most DISCOs post schedule updates and emergency outage notices on their official Facebook page and mobile apps for registered consumers.
SMS Alerts
Register your mobile number with GEPCO to receive SMS billing and load shedding updates directly. Registration is typically available through the sub-division office or the DISCO's online portal.
Sub-Division Office (SDO)
Your local SDO can tell you which feeder serves your meter and what the current schedule is for that feeder. Bring your reference number when you visit.
Planned vs Unplanned Outages — Key Difference
📅 Planned Load Shedding
- Appears on the published DISCO schedule
- Has a clear start and end time
- Required to be announced 24 hours in advance (peak season)
- Cannot be reported as a fault — it is deliberate
- Duration may vary from the schedule due to grid conditions
⚡ Unplanned / Fault Outages
- Not on any published schedule
- Caused by: tripped feeder, transformer fault, weather damage, equipment failure
- Must be reported on 118 or through the DISCO complaint portal
- DISCO is required to restore within target times under NEPRA quality standards
- Exceeding restoration time entitles you to a formal complaint
Ways to Reduce Load Shedding Impact at Home
Solar + Battery / UPS
A grid-tied solar system with battery backup provides power during planned load shedding. Net metering with GEPCO can reduce your bill while covering outage hours. See the solar guides for sizing and approval steps.
LED Lighting & Inverter AC
Switching to LED lighting reduces your load during shedding hours and cuts your overall bill. Inverter ACs and fans run efficiently on UPS/solar, unlike fixed-speed compressors that draw high startup current.
Reduce Consumption to Lower Slab
Consumers in low-loss feeders (under 300 units/month domestic, protected category) see less load shedding under NEPRA feeder policy. Lowering your consumption can also move you to a protected tariff and reduce the bill.