On February 16, 2026, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) announced it would maintain the net metering policy for existing solar consumers, a significant decision amidst recent regulatory changes that had shifted towards a net billing system. NEPRA's notification allows for a 30-day period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed amendments, which are set to take effect on February 9, 2026. This decision comes after NEPRA had previously issued a notification to transition from net metering to net billing, raising concerns among solar users about their rights and financial investments. As stated in the Hum News report, "سولر نیٹ میٹرنگ قوانین پر نظرثانی کیلئے نیپرا میں درخواست دائر نئے ریگولیشنز 2026 کے تحت نئے سولر صارفین سے اضافی بجلی 11 روپے فی یونٹ میں خریدنے کا فیصلہ کیا گیا" (NEPRA decided to purchase excess electricity from new solar consumers at 11 rupees per unit).