The Kurdistan Regional Government has introduced four distinct electricity tariff categories for residential projects, setting rates between 220 and 380 dinars per kilowatt-hour. The decision aims to regulate electricity use and ensure fair pricing across homes, apartments, and villas in the region.
Currently, the Kurdistan Region hosts more than 200 residential projects, housing hundreds of thousands of people. Previously, some projects received continuous electricity for 24 hours, while others relied on a limited supply at different rates. The new tariff framework standardizes billing while accounting for project type and electricity consumption patterns.
Additionally, officials clarified that, until the regional electricity supply stabilizes, these tariffs will govern residential projects connected to the grid. These measures play a crucial role in areas where Iranian conflict threats, drone attacks, and missile risks have disrupted power delivery.
The first category applies to projects with shared electricity connections, where smart meters track usage. Therefore, residents pay only for the electricity they consume through the official grid system, without extra charges.
The second category covers projects using prepaid electricity cards. Furthermore, the system charges 300 dinars for each kilowatt-hour and collects payments directly through the card system.
The third category includes projects with prepaid meters and signal monitoring systems. Utilities measure electricity consumption every ten days and charge residents 300 dinars per kilowatt-hour based on the recorded usage.
The fourth category covers projects without shared electricity, where smart meters have not yet been installed.
Electricity rates for these projects depend on building type and are charged per hour:
- High-cost homes: 380 dinars
- Low-cost homes: 255 dinars
- High-cost apartments: 280 dinars
- Low-cost apartments: 205 dinars
Officials emphasized that this four-tier system ensures transparency, fair billing, and better resource management. They expect it to help residential consumers across Kurdistan understand electricity costs, manage usage, and prevent disputes over payments while the regional grid gradually stabilizes.
