The Power Division has dismissed reports suggesting that new licensing requirements for solar net metering are tied to federal government directives, according to media report.
A spokesperson said that linking the licensing process of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) with the federal government is inaccurate. They said that well-defined regulations for obtaining licenses already exist and fall solely under NEPRA’s authority.
The statement added that all electricity distribution companies are obligated to follow NEPRA’s rules in matters concerning net metering. It further emphasised that neither the federal government, the Ministry of Energy, nor the Power Division has introduced any new licensing conditions, calling such claims misleading.
Earlier, on April 2, 2026, NEPRA updated the Solar Regulations 2026 and issued a new notification on net metering. The authority confirmed that existing agreements of current solar users will remain unchanged, and their licenses will stay valid until expiration, with billing continuing under previous terms.
However, the notification noted that consumers who alter their solar system capacity will no longer qualify for earlier rates. The revised regulations have been in effect since February 9, 2026.
Previously, NEPRA also scrapped the unit-for-unit net metering system, bringing changes to the billing structure for solar energy users.
