The federal government has finalized plans to amend Pakistan’s net metering policy, with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) scheduling a public hearing on February 6 to review objections submitted by consumers and industry stakeholders. NEPRA had issued a draft of the proposed amendments on December 16, inviting feedback within 30 days, and a final decision will follow the hearing.
Under the proposed net billing framework, exported electricity units would be priced at Rs. 11 per unit, while the current unit-to-unit adjustment facility for solar consumers would be discontinued. If approved, consumers would receive separate bills for electricity consumed at the national tariff and for exported units, representing a major shift from the existing net metering system.
The changes are part of broader government efforts to reduce costs in the energy sector and make tariffs more sustainable and effective. However, solar users and industry stakeholders have raised concerns, warning that the amendments could impact the financial viability of rooftop solar installations. NEPRA confirmed that all submitted objections will be carefully examined during the public hearing before issuing a final notification.
