The federal government has taken a final step toward amending the net metering policy, with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) set to hold a public hearing on February 6 to review objections from consumers and stakeholders.
Officials said NEPRA released a draft of the proposed changes on December 16 and invited feedback within a 30-day period. A final decision on the revised policy will be made after the public hearing, according to a news report.
Under the proposed net billing system, the rate for electricity exported to the grid would be fixed at Rs. 11 per unit. The plan also includes ending the current unit-to-unit adjustment facility for solar power users.
If approved, the changes would mean that consumers receive separate electricity bills—one for power consumed at the national tariff and another for electricity exported to the grid. This would be a major shift from the existing net metering system used by rooftop solar consumers.
The government says the proposed amendments are part of a broader effort to reduce costs in the energy sector and make the tariff structure more efficient and sustainable.
However, the draft policy has sparked concern among solar users and industry representatives, who argue that the changes could undermine the financial viability of rooftop solar installations.
NEPRA said it will carefully review all objections raised during the public hearing before issuing any final notification.
