An electricity meter in Hadath, Beirut, on Nov. 13, 2025. (Credit: Mohammad Yassin/L'Orient-Le Jour)
Since late September, following the ministerial directive of Aug. 13, Lebanon’s approximately 7,000 private generator owners are required to install meters and filters on their engines and adhere to tariffs published monthly by the Energy Ministry."My electricity bill has been cut in half!" rejoices Rami*, a resident of the Mar Mikhael neighborhood in Beirut, after the owner of his private generator finally installed a meter following two years of complaints."It was the government’s decision that forced his hand!" adds Nada*, referring to her generator owner in the neighboring district of Geitawi. "My landlord knew he had no choice," echoes Samir*, a resident of Mar Elias, in west Beirut, whose monthly bill is now around $60 instead of the previous $200. Context Private generators: Lebanese state...
Since late September, following the ministerial directive of Aug. 13, Lebanon’s approximately 7,000 private generator owners are required to install meters and filters on their engines and adhere to tariffs published monthly by the Energy Ministry."My electricity bill has been cut in half!" rejoices Rami*, a resident of the Mar Mikhael neighborhood in Beirut, after the owner of his private generator finally installed a meter following two years of complaints."It was the government’s decision that forced his hand!" adds Nada*, referring to her generator owner in the neighboring district of Geitawi. "My landlord knew he had no choice," echoes Samir*, a resident of Mar Elias, in west Beirut, whose monthly bill is now around $60 instead of the previous $200. Context Private generators: Lebanese state...
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