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An Enigma Of Net Metering

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  • Afia Malik

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics)

  • Ayesha Rehman

    (Young Researcher Development Intern, RASTA-PIDE)

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Net metering (NM)—an effective tool to meet carbon emission target. No transmission requirement, no losses, no large investments required, and no exposure to dollar fluctuations. It can be a source of carbon credits through a comprehensive policy overhaul. NM is not reducing demand, but commercial load shedding, slow economic activity, and tariff escalation is. The financial impact of distribution losses is much higher—in FY23, distribution losses were 22286 GWh, exceeding NM exported units of 482 GWh. There is no evidence to support the claim that consumers without NM are subsidizing NM consumers. Do revise NM policy/ regulation but upgrade the grid infrastructure first. Enhance grid monitoring through automated metering infrastructure to check the misuse of this facility.

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  • Afia Malik & Ayesha Rehman, 2024. "An Enigma Of Net Metering," PIDE Knowledge Brief 2024:124, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.
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