The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) of Pakistan is evaluating a proposal to introduce fixed monthly charges for small electricity consumers, including those under the protected tariff category, following recent modifications to net metering regulations. The proposal was discussed during a hearing at NEPRA on February 11, 2026, initiated by the Power Division.
The plan suggests implementing fixed charges ranging from Rs200 to Rs675, depending on monthly consumption. This includes a reduction in subsidies and the extension of fixed charges to protected consumers who currently benefit from discounted rates for low usage. For instance, protected consumers using up to 100 units per month would face a charge of Rs200, while non-protected consumers would pay Rs275 for the same usage.
These changes come after NEPRA replaced the net metering system with a net billing framework under the Prosumer Regulations 2026. This new system allows utilities to purchase excess electricity from prosumers at the national average energy purchase price, effectively ending the one-for-one unit exchange under the previous net metering arrangement.
The proposed regulations apply to solar, wind, and biogas systems, capping the maximum size of a distributed generation facility at 1 megawatt. Existing prosumers will remain under their current agreements until expiration. NEPRA retains the authority to revise purchase rates during agreements and enforce binding directives.
As Pakistan navigates these shifts in energy policy, the outcome of NEPRA’s decision remains pending, with significant implications for both consumers and the energy sector.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, February 12th, 2026
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