The Ministry of Electricity announced on July 9 that more than 2 million citizens, or around 30% of the Kurdistan Region population, now have 24-hour electricity under the Runaki program.
With the switch, most citizens across all three major cities of Erbil, Slemani and Duhok now have access to 24-hour electricity, with coverage extended to Erbil’s 150-meter ring Road and Slemani’s 60-meter ring Road.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in delivering clean, reliable and affordable electricity throughout the Kurdistan Region.
Additionally, over 2,100 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.
The KRG announced last month that subscribers in the Runaki initiative 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 program 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 on 14 May.
2 million people across the Kurdistan Region now enjoy 24-hour electricity through the KRG’s Runaki initiative.
It will reach every home and business by the end of 2026. pic.twitter.com/BTTOKyRiY8
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) July 9, 2025
All major city centers, including Halabja, will enjoy 24-hour access by the end of 2025.