Net Metering Regulations 2026: Net billing system introduced

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has officially notified the Net Metering Regulations 2026, introducing a net billing system and redefining how electricity generated by consumers is bought, billed, and paid for across Pakistan.

Nepra has issued a formal notification enforcing the Net Metering Regulations 2026. The new regulations will also apply to biogas consumers, expanding the scope beyond traditional solar net metering users.

With the enforcement of the new framework, the earlier Net Metering Regulations 2015 will stand suspended.

Under the newly notified regulations, a net billing system has been introduced. According to Nepra, a bill will be issued at the end of each billing cycle under this revised system.

This marks a structural shift from the previous net metering model, changing how exported and imported electricity units are calculated and settled.

As per the notification, electricity generated by net metering consumers and supplied to the national grid will now be purchased at the National Average Energy Price. In contrast, electricity provided to net metering consumers will be charged at the current prevailing tariff applicable to their category.

This dual-rate structure clearly separates buying and selling prices under the new policy.

Nepra stated that consumers supplying additional electricity to the national grid will be compensated on a quarterly basis. Payments will be made for surplus units exported during the quarter, in line with the national average energy price mechanism.