Over 2.7 million citizens now enjoy 24-hour electricity under the Runaki programme

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – The Ministry of Electricity is pleased to announce today that more than 2.7 million citizens, or around 40% of the Kurdistan Region population, now have 24-hour electricity under the Runaki programme.

With today’s switch, most citizens across all three major cities of Erbil, Slemani and Duhok now have access to 24-hour electricity.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in delivering clean, reliable and affordable electricity throughout the Kurdistan Region.

Table 1: Breakdown of the latest number of citizens and subscribers under Runaki

Subscribers	Citizens	City
380,000	1,458,000	Erbil
257,000	976,500	Slemani
79,000	288,000	Duhok
716,000	2,722,500	Total

Additionally, over 2,517 diesel neighbourhood generators have been phased out so far. And by the end of 2026, the KRG plans to phase out over 7,000 generators.

Table 2: The latest number of diesel neighbourhood generators phased out under Runaki

City	Diesel neighbourhood generators	CO2 annual emission reduction
Erbil	1,734	300,000
Slemani	518	90,000
Duhok	265	46,000
Total	2,517	436,000

The KRG previously announced that subscribers in the Runaki programme have already seen record-low bills. This is due to the KRG’s new progress tariff designed to protect low-income households and encourage responsible consumption. Under the new tariffs, 80% of citizens pay less than the previous cost of diesel generators and national power combined.

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced the Runaki programme in October 2024 to deliver 24-hour electricity to every home and business by the end of 2026. The KRG Council of Ministers unanimously approved the national program in May.

All major city centers, including Halabja, will enjoy 24-hour access by the end of 2025.