{
  "id": 19840654,
  "title": "How Nigerians can earn electricity bill credits from solar power",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/how-nigerians-can-earn-electricity-bill-credits-from-solar-power",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-13T17:50:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-earn-electricity-bill-credits-from-solar-power/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerians with solar power systems can now earn credits towards their electricity bills by supplying surplus electricity to the national grid, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The Net Billing Scheme, launched by NERC, enables consumers with solar installations to receive credits for the excess energy they generate and feed into the grid.\n\nUnder the new initiative, electricity consumers who produce more electricity than they consume can export the surplus to the national grid and receive credits for the supplied energy. These credits will help reduce the consumers' electricity bills, allowing them to save money on energy costs while benefiting financially from their excess power generation.\n\nNERC explained that customers with solar installations can send surplus electricity to the national grid, and in return, receive credits that will lower their electricity bills. This arrangement aims to encourage the adoption of renewable energy and reward consumers who contribute surplus electricity to the grid.\n\nTo be eligible for the Net Billing Scheme, interested consumers must familiarize themselves with the scheme's provisions. NERC recommends visiting their official website for further information and guidance on how to participate in the initiative. The commission's goal is to promote renewable energy, improve electricity availability across the country, and make electricity more accessible to Nigerians through initiatives that encourage increased power generation and wider participation in the electricity market.",
  "summary": "Nigerians with solar power can earn credits on their electricity bills by supplying excess power to the national grid under NERC’s Net Billing Scheme. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-earn-electricity-bill-credits-from-solar-power/",
  "key_points": [
    "NERC launches Net Billing Scheme for solar power credits",
    "Consumers earn credits for surplus electricity fed into grid",
    "Credits lower electricity bills, promote renewable energy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}