Can I apply without an electricity connection in my name?

No. To apply for the Prime Minister's Fan Replacement Program, you must have an active residential electricity connection registered in your own name.

Can I apply for more than one fan?

Yes. The number of fans you can replace depends on your approved financing limit and eligibility criteria.

Can I cancel the application after submission?

You should contact the program support team immediately if you wish to cancel your application after submission.

Can I get financing as needed?

Financing is subject to eligibility checks and is provided according to the approved amount determined during the application process.

What should I do if the official portal is not working?

You can try again later, clear your browser cache, use another device, or contact the program helpline for assistance.

Fan Replacement Program 2026 - Ultimate Free Guide:

The Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program 2026:

High prices of electricity are a big burden on almost every Pakistani, especially in the current situation of global politics and the increase in fuel prices in Pakistan. To handle this issue and to give some relief to the public, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has launched a great initiative of replacing old high-consuming fans with new low-consuming fans.

According to this program, around 9 million consumers are eligible who can get the financing up to 300,000 PKR, which they will be obliged to pay in 6- 18 months in installments. They can get this financing from any Islamic or conventional bank of their choice and replace their fans. These installments will be paid along with their electricity bill every month.

Here is a detailed discussion & step-by-step guide on what exactly the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program (efan) is, who is eligible for it, how to apply, and much more.

Introduction:

The Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, a great initiative for energy conservation in Pakistan, has been launched successfully. Under this initiative, consumers can replace old fans with new energy-efficient fans approved by NEECA. These fans are designed in a way that they consume very low energy compared to our traditional fans.

These fans are manufactured by more than 30 companies that are certified and approved by the Government of Pakistan. The actual process is that you apply through the official channel, the bank provides financing for your fans, and you pay back that loan in installments. All of this process is governed and supervised by the Government of Pakistan.

Key Features/Benefits:

Some of the key features, highlights, and benefits of the PM’s Fan Replacement Program (efan program) are given below.

A solution for the energy crisis

On-bill Islamic financing

Shariah-compliant Islamic banks

Easy monthly installments

Flexible loans 10,000 to 300,000 PKR

Reduce energy consumption by up to 70%

Save energy – save money.

Quick and easy registration

Quick setup & removal of old fans

Quality assurance: only NEECA-approved 5-star fans

Who is Eligible for this Program?

The detailed criteria for this program are given below.

The applicant must have a valid CNIC issued by NADRA.
The applicant must have a registered electricity connection (LESCO, MEPCO, IESCO, etc.) in his/her name.
The application has consistently paid his/her last 24 months’ bills. (no more than 4 delays and no installment availed)
The application must have a registered SIM card against his/her CNIC
Only homeowners with a domestic (residential) meter are eligible for this program. Commercial or industrial connections are not eligible for this scheme.

If you do not meet any of the above points, you will not be able to apply for the PM’s Fac Replacement Program.

What is NEECA?

NEECA (National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority) is a government institute that works under the Ministry of Energy (Power Division). The core purpose and objective of this institute is to transform the power sector in Pakistan by initiating and promoting all energy-efficient and sustainable activities.

In the PM’s Fan Replacement Program, all new fans are manufactured by reputed companies across the country and are approved by this institute, NEECA. NEECA-labelled five-star, energy-efficient, fans are special and the most effective fans when it comes to quality and power conservation. They can save up to 70% of energy compared to traditional fans. The five-star rating indicates the highest level of conservation.

If you do not meet any of the above points, you will not be able to apply for the PM’s Fac Replacement Program.

How to Register for PM’s Fan Replacement Program:

The registration for the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program is quite a simple process. You can do it via the online portal on your laptop or the mobile application on your Android or iOS phone. There are three simple and easy steps to get yourself registered for energy-efficient fans.

Three Easy Steps:

The three easy steps to register to get NEECA-certified fans:

Sign up at the official portal.

Choose your energy-efficient fan.

Pay via on-bill installments

Let’s dive deeper into the topic and discuss the step-by-step guide on how to register for this program.

Step-By-Step Guide:

Follow the step-by-step guide given below to apply for the PM’s Fan Replacement Program (efan Program Pakistan) 2026:

Register at the official portal:

Click the link and open the official portal of the PM’s Fan Replacement Program.
In the top right corner, click the button Login to Apply.
On the next page, log in if you are already registered. Otherwise, click the Sign Up button.
Fill the complete form carefully and hit the button Sign Up.
You will get a 4-digit OTP on your mobile number; enter this for verification.
Once verification is successful, you can set your password according to the guidelines.
Set your password and hit the button Complete Registration.
After registering yourself, log in using your CNIC and password.
On the next page, click the button Apply for Scheme.

Apply for Scheme:

Now you are logged in and can apply for the Fan Replacement Program. Here is how you can do that.

Click on the Apply for Scheme button after logging in.
Select your electricity company; choose LESCO for the Lahore region.
Enter your customer ID (you can find it at the top left corner of your LESCO bill)
Enter your CNIC, upload the picture of your electricity bill, and hit the +Add Fans button.

Enter Fan Details:

On the very next page, you need to enter the fan details, but before that, carefully read the note.
After reading the note, click the +Add Fans button.
On this page, select your existing fan brand, number of fans, and upload the pictures of your fans.
Choose the mode of financing and the preferred bank on the next page.
Check your district and tehsil and hit the Check Eligibility button. Note: Your application will be rejected or approved at this point. If it is approved, you will see a message: Congratulations! Your application has been approved, and you are eligible for X-PKR financing against the Fan Replacement Program.
Then hit the Proceed button.

Vendor and Fan Selection:

Now on this page, you can select the vendor from the list and the fan model of your choice. Once you select the model, its price, size rating, and capacity will automatically be shown. Then select the fan color you like and the tenure (months) you would like to pay the installments. The app will select your maximum financing limit and number of fans automatically. Then hit the Calculate button.

Agreement and Submission:

Now at the final step, you will be presented with the loan agreement as per your selections, read it carefully, and submit the application. Once your application is submitted, the approved vendor will contact you, schedule a visit to your house, and then replace your old fans with the new ones. Congratulation! Your fans have been replaced and updated successfully.

On-Bill Payments:

After the successful replacement of your fans, you will be charged the agreed installment amount on your electricity bill every month. If you are a LESCO consumer, you can check and calculate your LESCO bill in advance. That’s it! Your energy consumption will start immediately. Thanks to the Prime Minister’s Fan scheme.

Support and Complaints:

The registration and application process is very simple and smooth. But in case of any confusion, service error, dispute, or general help, you can contact the support team of the PM’s Fan Replacement Program. You can contact the helpline 1797 and send them an email (given at the official portal’s top right corner).
You can even register a complaint at the official portal. Just click the Complaint button, enter your name, contact number, email address, and description of your complaint.

FAQs:

No, to apply for PM’s Fan Replacement Program, you must have a registered and active electricity connection in your name. And you must be the owner of the property.

There is a fixed price of 1500 PKR for each inefficient fan. This price will be calculated at the time of the financing calculation.

Well, there are no hidden charges for this program. But yes, there will be an installation fee for the fans. For the 1st fan, 1000 PKR, and 800 PKR for each additional fan.

Of course, you can apply for multiple fans if your financing limit allows that. Your number of fans should be within the finishing limit.

Not at all, once you have submitted your application, you can not cancel or withdraw it. As soon as the application is submitted, the process begins, which is irreversible.

No, you cannot get the financing as per your needs. The amount of financing is calculated according to the average of your last 24-month bill.

This can happen due to a large number of users at the same time. In this case, try to register after some time, try via the mobile application. Or you can contact the helpline 1797.