Remove Requirement of Installation of Normal Electric Meter before Provision of Green Meter for Net Metering Facility |
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Reform ID | F006 | |
Reform Description | Condition of 3-Phase Meter removed for Net-Metering Connection
Before: To avail the facility of net-metering, consumers were required to first obtain a normal 3-phase meter before getting a bi-directional (green) meter, causing delay and extra cost. After: Now, direct installation of bi-directional meter is allowed which saves time and Rs. 15,000 for each consumer. |
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Sector | Energy (Solar) | |
Beneficiaries | Domestic Consumers and Businesses | |
Jurisdiction/Location | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | |
Department | National Electricity & Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) | |
Date of Implementation | 15-01-2021 | |
Details |
Difficulty |
● Consumers (whether individuals or businesses) had to obtain license from NEPRA for installation of net-metering facility
● The consumers had to bear extra cost due to multiple steps involved for obtaining bi-directional (green) meter, as under: ○ Obtain a single phase/ normal connection ○ Upgrade the single phase to three phase connection ○ Obtain a green meter for net-metering |
Analysis |
● The single-phase meter was installed as a temporary connection during the construction of premises.
● There was no justification of obtaining a three phase normal connection, which was a burden for consumers. |
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Solution | ● On recommendation of BOI, NEPRA has directed all DISCOs to eliminate the condition of installation of three-phase meter and now net metering facility can be obtained without subscribing to a three phase meter. | |
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