PM Fan Replacement Program Offers 5-Star Energy-Efficient Fans For Consumers

• Consumers can replace old, inefficient fans with NEECA-labelled 5-star energy-efficient fans.
• The cost can be paid through monthly installments added directly to electricity bills.
• Financing ranges from Rs10,000 to Rs300,000, with repayment periods of 6 to 18 months.
• Applications can be submitted digitally through the official PM Fan Replacement Program portal.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Fan Replacement Program (PM-FRP) is offering eligible electricity consumers an opportunity to replace old, power-consuming fans with 5-star energy-efficient models through an on-bill financing facility.

The initiative, promoted under the government’s energy conservation efforts, is designed to reduce electricity consumption and help households lower the portion of their electricity bills associated with fan usage.

According to the program’s public awareness campaign, consumers can obtain NEECA-labelled 5-star energy-efficient fans without paying their entire cost upfront. Instead, the financed amount is recovered through monthly installments included in the consumer’s electricity bill.

The program uses a digital financing process, allowing eligible consumers to apply without the conventional paperwork associated with obtaining financing. After approval and selection of fans, delivery and installation are arranged at the registered premises.

The State Bank of Pakistan’s framework for the program sets financing between Rs10,000 and Rs300,000, with repayment available over a period ranging from six to 18 months. Equal monthly installments are incorporated into the electricity bills issued by the relevant power supplier. (State Bank of Pakistan)

The initiative is being implemented with the participation of banks, electricity suppliers and energy-efficiency authorities. The federal government has also provided a 10% first-loss credit guarantee for participating financing banks to facilitate implementation of the scheme.

Eligibility

Under the official financing framework, applicants must hold a valid CNIC and be registered electricity consumers with a verifiable electricity bill. The applicant’s CNIC details must correspond with the electricity connection records, while the mobile SIM used for the application must also be properly verified.

Applicants generally need to have been consumers of their electricity supplier or DISCO for at least 24 months, including eligible green-meter consumers. Their electricity bill payment history and credit record are also checked as part of the approval process.

Consumers must not have more than four delayed payments during the previous 24 months, while consecutive payment defaults can also make an applicant ineligible. Applicants should have a clear credit history and must not have used another installment facility during the previous 24 months or benefited from the Fan Replacement Plan during the previous 18 months.

The financing facility is linked to the registered electricity consumer and property. Participating bank guidance states that tenants cannot apply where the electricity connection is not registered in their own name.

How to Apply

Eligible consumers can submit an application through the official PM Fan Replacement Program portal at efan.gov.pk. The program is also accessible through its mobile application.

Applicants need to register and provide their CNIC and electricity bill information. The system checks the consumer’s eligibility and determines the financing limit available under the program.

Once declared eligible, the applicant can select a participating financing bank and choose suitable NEECA-labelled 5-star energy-efficient fans to replace existing inefficient fans.

After an order is approved, the selected fan manufacturer arranges delivery and installation at the address registered on the electricity bill. The consumer can subsequently confirm installation through the online system and track the application and delivery status digitally.

Repayment begins through the electricity billing system, with the relevant installment appearing alongside the consumer’s regular monthly electricity charges. Depending on the financing plan, repayments can be spread over six to 18 months.

The campaign highlights easy installments through electricity bills, a digital application process and access to 5-star energy-efficient fans as the main benefits of the scheme. Consumers seeking further information can also contact the program helpline at 0800-00267.