NEPRA introduces new mechanism for electricity net-metering consumers

The government has introduced a new mechanism for electricity purchase and supply for net-metering consumers.

Under the new mechanism, consumers will receive electricity according to the current tariff.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued the NEPRA Prosumer Regulations 2025, introducing a new term, “prosumer,” for net-metering consumers.

Under the regulations, separate tariffs will be set for electricity sold by consumers to the utility and electricity supplied by the company to consumers.

Power companies will purchase electricity from consumers at the National Average Energy Purchase Price (NAEPP) per unit, while consumers will continue to receive electricity from the utility at the existing tariff.

According to NEPRA, no net-metering consumer will be allowed to generate electricity beyond their load capacity, and NEPRA will retain the right to review the generation capacity of net-metering consumers.

The regulations also stipulate that separate meters will be installed for electricity sales and purchases, and new net-metering consumers will not be permitted to sell electricity to other consumers.

The NEPRA clarified that these regulations will apply to new net-metering consumers, and existing consumers will also come under the new rules once their current agreements expire.

This move aims to streamline electricity transactions under net-metering and ensure transparency in pricing and supply for both consumers and power companies.