ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the price of electricity, a formal notification of which has also been issued.
According to the notification, the price of electricity per unit has been increased by Rs 2.8 paise.
After the decision of NEPRA, electricity consumers will have to pay an additional amount in September bills.
The increase in electricity prices will be applied to September bills, due to which the monthly electricity bills of consumers are expected to increase further.
According to the notification, the increase in electricity prices has been made under the prescribed procedure, and its financial burden will have to be borne by the consumers using electricity.
After the increase, the per-unit rates of electricity in September bills will be higher than before.
After the notification is issued, electricity distribution companies will issue September bills according to the new rates.
Due to the increase of Rs. 2.8 per unit in September, the total bill amount for consumers will also differ depending on their electricity usage.
NEPRA introduces major relief for small solar users
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has amended the Solar Regulations 2026, introducing a major relief for small solar users.
According to a notification issued by Nepra, solar prosumers installing systems below 25 kilowatts (kW) will no longer be required to obtain prior approval from the authority.
Under the revised regulations, the relevant electricity distribution company (DISCO) will have authority to grant approvals directly.
Officials said that the amendment adds the word “approval” to the regulations along with permission. The amendments make certain requirements conditional on their applicability.
The changes are aimed at shifting decision-making to the distribution company level, reducing procedural delays and facilitating easier adoption of distributed power generation.
Nepra officials added that the amendment aims to help Pakistan transition to clean energy. The move will promote rooftop solar systems and other small-scale renewable energy.
