PPP opposes new net-metering policy in Pakistan

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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has strongly opposed the federal government's new net metering policy, calling it "cruel and exploitative." The party plans to resist the changes through legal, political, and public means, claiming it harms consumers and the renewable energy sector. The government has reduced the buyback rate for solar net metering electricity from Rs27 to Rs10 per unit. This decision aims to alleviate financial pressure on grid consumers due to a rise in solar net metering users, according to the Economic Coordination Committee. PPP spokesperson Shazia Marri criticized the policy for creating a significant price gap, forcing consumers to pay over Rs65 per unit for grid electricity. She warned that the changes could devastate the solar industry and deter investment in renewable energy.


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