Around 80% of households enrolled in the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Runaki electricity program now pay less for electricity than before the initiative.
The KRG Ministry of Electricity released the figures as part of its July billing update. The ministry said most households had a billing cycle of about 33 days.
It also confirmed that authorities resolved issues involving zero bills for some customers. The government said the move supports a more regular and transparent billing system.
According to the ministry, half of Runaki households paid less than 29,000 Iraqi dinars, or about $20, during the July billing cycle.
These households also consumed less than 406 kilowatt-hours (kWh).
The figures vary slightly between governorates.
In Erbil, half of households paid less than 31,000 dinars, or around $22. Their consumption remained below 425 kWh.
In Sulaimani, half of households paid less than 27,000 dinars, or about $19. Their electricity use stayed below 387 kWh.
Meanwhile, households in Duhok paid less than 29,000 dinars, or approximately $20. Their consumption remained below 408 kWh.
In Halabja, half of households paid less than 26,000 dinars, or around $18. Their consumption stayed below 363 kWh.
The KRG has also introduced a temporary incentive for subscribers with older electricity debts.
Customers can receive a one-time discount of up to 50% on electricity debts accumulated before Runaki began.
The discount remains available until September 10. The government has encouraged subscribers to use the opportunity to settle their outstanding balances.
The program aims to improve payment collection while supporting the transition to a more reliable electricity system.
Meanwhile, the KRG Ministry of Electricity said around 90% of the Kurdistan Region now has access to 24-hour electricity through Runaki.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced the Runaki program in October 2024. Later, the KRG Council of Ministers unanimously approved the program and its progressive electricity tariffs in May 2025.
The government has set a broader target for Runaki. It aims to provide 24-hour electricity to every household and business across the Kurdistan Region by the end of 2026.
The latest billing figures suggest that many households already pay less under the new system. At the same time, the expansion of continuous electricity remains a central goal of the program.
