The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday withdrew ab initio the requirement of a licence along with Rs1,000 per kW licencing fee for solar net-metering consumers with systems below 25 kilowatts. The development comes two days after the Power Division, facing severe public criticism for “taxing sunlight”, directed NEPRA to abolish the requirements. […]
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NEPRA clarifies no licence required for off-grid solar systems
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) clarified on Saturday that solar consumers who are not connected to the national grid do not require any licence from the regulator, and no such proposal is currently under consideration. In a statement, Nepra officials explained that its regulations cannot be applied to off-grid solar consumers, adding that […]
NEPRA clears three-month tariff hike to recover Rs 8.67 billion
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a Rs0.35 per unit hike in electricity tariffs for three months, allowing power distribution companies and K-Electric to recover Rs8.67 billion from consumers between March and May under quarterly adjustments for the second quarter of FY25-26. In a determination issued Tuesday, The News reported, Nepra authorised […]
NEPRA releases new solar regulation 2026 draft amid outcry
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a draft of the solar regulation 2026, inviting public feedback within 30 days. “The Authority is pleased to publish draft of the amendment to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Prosumer) Regulations, 2026 for eliciting public opinion,” read a statement issued by the regulator. Nepra stated […]
PM orders NEPRA appeal to protect solar users after net metering overhaul
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of the recent changes made by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) regarding solar consumers and directed the Power Division to file a review appeal against it. The power regulator on Monday changed the terms of contracts for all existing and future net-metered solar consumers – […]
NEPRA jolts consumers with fixed charges
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced the imposition of fixed charges on all electricity consumers in Pakistan, including both protected and non-protected categories. Previously, fixed charges were applicable only to non-protected consumers using more than 300 units per month. Under the new structure, protected consumers using up to 100 units per month […]
NEPRA issues new rules for solar net metering consumers
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued new regulations for solar net metering consumers, officially replacing the 2015 net metering framework with a new net billing system. Under the Prosumer Regulations 2026, consumers will now be able to sell surplus electricity through net billing, with power purchased at the National Average Energy Purchase […]
Leghari rejects NEPRA report, insists reforms cut circular debt
Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Sunday strongly rebutted observations of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) State of Industry Report 2025, terming several conclusions “factually incorrect” and asserting that deep-rooted power sector reforms have already delivered tangible relief to consumers while putting the sector on a sustainable path. Addressing […]
NEPRA allows Rs 0.19 per unit hike
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved an increase of Rs0.19 per unit in the electricity tariff under the monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The hike will apply to all electricity distribution companies, including K-Electric, but will exclude lifeline consumers, prepaid users, and electric vehicle charging stations. According to a notification issued by NEPRA, […]
Govt to increase electricity prices by 2 Rupees per unit
The government has decided to increase electricity prices by Rs2 per unit. The hike in the prices will put additional burden of Rs200 billion on consumers. The capacity payment of Rs200 billion will be charged from the customers. The prices will be increased after getting approval from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). On the […]