The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a public hearing on the ‘Draft Consumer Regulations 2025’ for solar consumers. The hearing is scheduled for February 6, 2026, and stakeholders, including the general public, are invited to attend.
NEPRA stated that it has received proposals from various ministries, divisions, and other institutions regarding the new regulations. A copy of the draft regulations is available on NEPRA’s official website for review.
The public hearing aims to gather feedback from solar consumers and other stakeholders before finalizing the regulations. The authority emphasized that public participation is key to ensuring transparent and effective rules for solar energy users.
It should be noted that Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) had temporarily suspended new ‘Solar Green Meter’ installations following directives from the Ministry of Energy. NEPRA had earlier allowed the installation of these meters, but the Ministry instructed a pause, which may last one to two months. This suspension applies to both residential and industrial solar consumers.
LESCO confirmed that new meters will only be installed once the Ministry approves the updated Solar Green Meter policy. Similarly, other distribution companies across Pakistan have also suspended new solar connections until further instructions from the Ministry.
Meanwhile, the federal government has decided to implement a uniform power tariff for all electricity consumers in the country, following NEPRA’s approval. This step aims to standardize electricity charges for households and industries alike.
The upcoming public hearing provides solar consumers an opportunity to express their views and concerns regarding the draft regulations. NEPRA urged all interested parties to review the draft carefully and participate actively to help shape effective and fair rules for solar energy usage in Pakistan.
The draft regulations are expected to improve transparency, protect consumers’ rights, and promote the sustainable use of solar energy across the country.
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