Govt decides to consult all stakeholders on net metering policy after backlash

The government decided on Wednesday to broaden the scope of consultation on the Solar Net Metering Regulations approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and re-submit the recommendations to the federal cabinet after taking further feedback from all stakeholders following widespread backlash.

The decision was taken in a meeting of the federal cabinet today.

In a knee-jerk reaction to curb renewable energy growth through solar net metering amid high grid electricity costs...