On 09th March 2025, The government reduce electricity prices in march bills across Pakistan, as announced by NEPRA in a notification. Unfortunately, today there is an update regarding the price increase. This time, Govt has increase electricity rates for solar panels users at home using net metering.
This latest increase isn’t random. The decision came directly after recent discussions between Pakistan’s government and the IMF regarding the net-metering policy.
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The IMF recently held talks with Pakistan’s government about its net-metering policy. Following these discussions, the government has now decided to increase in electricity rates specifically for net metering users, meaning households and businesses generating their own electricity through solar power might soon face higher charges.
The government has decided to charge higher electricity rates from the users who have net metering. If you have installed solar panels and sell electricity back to the grid (net-metering), your electricity bills might increase compared to other users.
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The IMF recommended the government adjust rates because net-metering users were previously enjoying significantly lower electricity costs, which affected overall pricing fairness.
The government is now proposing these major changes:
- Reducing the rate at which they buy back your extra electricity from Rs 27 per unit down to just Rs 12 per unit.
- Increasing the rate for grid electricity you use at night to Rs 45 per unit.
These are huge changes and will definitely impact your savings from using solar power.
Why the IMF Wants These Changes?
The IMF believe the net metering consumers were getting electricity at notable lower rates. Which affected the overall costs of unit for other consumers. By increasing the rates for net metering customers, NEPRA now aims to balance the imbalance in prices. This move will help ensure a fair rates among all electricity consumers.
But yes it is understandably, if you have already invested heavily in installing solar panels and expected to save money on the bills, this news is a bit disappointing.
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How Much Could Your Bills Increase?
Exact details of the increase rates haven’t been released yet. However, NEPRA spokesperson clearly stated that new tariffs specifically targeting net metering users is soon to be introduced. Maybe this means your next electricity bill is not a problem. But the next one in April will come with the new rates.
What Can You Do Now?
- Check with your electricity provider: Confirm exactly how these changes introduce by NEPRA will impact your bill if you have net metering solar system installed.
- Stay updated: Keep an eye on further announcements from NEPRA, as exact rates and implementation dates will soon clarify and help you plan your electricity usage.
Important Note
This new increase applies only to net-metering users. Regular electricity consumers will still benefit from the previously announced price cut by NEPRA official notification.
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