Unit-for-Unit: Net Metering Policy to Continue for Existing Solar Users

Islamabad (Staff Reporter) — The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a significant decision to maintain the existing net metering policy for previous solar users, allowing them to continue receiving unit-for-unit credit for electricity supplied to the grid.
According to NEPRA’s notification, amendments to the net metering policy will be implemented from February 9, 2025, but will only apply to new consumers.
Key Points:
Existing solar users will retain the current net metering policy
They will continue to receive one unit of electricity for every unit supplied to the grid
New policy will only affect consumers registering after February 9, 2025
Decision aims to protect investments of current solar users
The regulatory authority’s decision comes amid plans to introduce changes in the net metering system for new consumers, who will likely receive reduced rates for units supplied to the grid.
However, existing solar consumers will be grandfathered under the current system, protecting their initial investment decisions—a move being welcomed as a positive step toward safeguarding consumer rights.
This policy differentiation ensures that those who invested in solar systems under the previous incentive structure will not face retroactive changes, while allowing the government to implement revised terms for future installations.
The announcement has brought relief to thousands of households and businesses that have already installed solar panels, as their return on investment calculations will remain intact under the original unit-for-unit exchange mechanism.