The Raparin Electricity Directorate has announced the completion of preparations to implement the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) flagship Runaki program, with residents expected to receive 24-hour electricity by the end of November—a significant acceleration of the original schedule.

The Runaki program, a cornerstone of the KRG's ninth cabinet led by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, aims to provide uninterrupted power to all homes and businesses across the Kurdistan Region by the end of 2026.

According to Yaqub Ali, spokesperson for the Raparin Electricity Directorate, technical teams have been working since September to repair transformers and upgrade distribution networks to ensure a smooth rollout and prevent issues during the winter.

"The preparatory phase for continuous electricity supply has been completed," Ali told Kurdistan24. "In the coming days, our teams will connect households that currently lack electricity meters and replace old meters with new ones where needed."

Originally slated for a February 2026 launch in the area, the program's implementation in Raparin has been moved forward. A reporter for Kurdistan24 confirmed that the independent administration expects round-the-clock power to be available to residents within weeks.

Beyond ensuring a constant power supply, the Runaki program is designed as a major sustainability initiative. By modernizing the public grid, it aims to phase out tens of thousands of private diesel generators, which have long been a primary source of electricity but also a significant cause of pollution and noise.

Officially launched by Prime Minister Barzani in October 2024, the program is already being credited with contributing to improvements in air quality. Its rollout aligns with the government's broader environmental agenda, which was underscored in a high-level meeting on pollution chaired by Barzani in January.