{"id":15958,"date":"2025-03-06T15:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=15958"},"modified":"2025-03-06T15:29:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:29:36","slug":"leghari-says-govt-to-rationalise-net-metering-aims-to-ease-burden-on-consumers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=15958","title":{"rendered":"Leghari says govt to \u2018rationalise net metering,\u2019 aims to ease burden on consumers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/channel\/UCFWx0mweS7ExXjs3s_wH0CQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BusinessRecorder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/businessrecorder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/brecordernews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brecorder.com\/feeds\/latest-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong>Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced plans on Monday to \u201crationalise net metering,\u201d ensuring that no additional financial burden falls on other consumers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister also reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to transparent and fair negotiations with the independent power producers (IPPs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasised that IPPs have an option to \u201cavoid talks or choose arbitration and forensic audits\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brecorder.com\/news\/40349898\/solar-net-metering-consumers-discovering-rs98bn-loss-fto-orders-18pc-gst-levy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solar net metering consumers: Discovering Rs9.8bn loss, FTO orders 18pc GST levy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the ministry statement, the minister chaired a meeting with international development partners to discuss reforms in the power sector, aiming to provide affordable electricity to consumers, especially industries, and improve the sector\u2019s efficiency and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting, led by World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine, included representatives from various development organisations, the ministry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brecorder.com\/news\/40342031\/fake-imports-of-solar-panel-pca-unearths-rs106bn-money-laundering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Fake\u2019 imports of solar panel: PCA unearths Rs106bn money laundering<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting the importance of rationalising electricity tariffs for the country\u2019s economy, Leghari stressed the importance of making electricity tariffs reasonable for the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also outlined key reforms, including the phasing out of furnace oil-based plants and replacing imported coal with local coal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants at the meeting praised the reforms and pledged their full support for the initiatives, as per the ministry statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brecorder.com\/news\/40351053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.brecorder.com\/news\/40351053<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced plans on Monday to \u201crationalise net metering,\u201d ensuring that no additional financial burden falls on other consumers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy. 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