{
  "id": 3391681,
  "title": "Net metering applications: PD issues instructions to resolve backlog",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/net-metering-applications-pd-issues-instructions-to-resolve-backlog",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T01:06:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436557/net-metering-applications-pd-issues-instructions-to-resolve-backlog"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad: The Power Division has taken significant steps to address the backlog of net-metering applications, following directives from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). These instructions involve power distribution companies and the Pakistan Information Technology Company (PITC) immediately taking action to implement the regulatory changes. The directive specifically targets net-metering connections that have been pending since before February 9, 2026, even after consumers have paid their demand notices, received net-metering licenses, had their meters replaced or reprogrammed, and completed connection orders. The legitimacy of these cases hinges on the verified payment of demand notices by consumers prior to the cut-off date. Power Division has directed all distribution companies and PITC to thoroughly verify these applications, focusing on the verifiable payment of demand notices made before February 9. Consumers who have met all requirements and paid their demand notices on time will not face any obstacles or delays. PITC is tasked with reviewing its billing systems and software to ensure eligible connections are promptly updated and included in the system. This technical step is crucial to ensure that eligible consumers are not excluded. The verification exercise aims to protect consumer rights and guarantee that only genuine pending cases are cleared efficiently. Power Division will closely monitor the implementation process across all Discos.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward resolving the backlog of net-metering applications, the Power Division has formally taken practical steps on the recent directives issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and has instructed all power distribution companies along with the Pakistan Information Technology Company (PITC) to take immediate action for their implementation.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Power Division resolves net-metering application backlog.",
    "Distribution companies and PITC must verify pending cases.",
    "Consumers with paid demand notices before Feb 9, 2026, cleared."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Power Division's directive to clear the net-metering backlog ensures timely resolution for consumers who have fulfilled all requirements, shielding them from undue delays and protecting their rights.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}