- September 28, 2026
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has proposed higher grid-sharing charges for high-rise buildings and industrial consumers, along with changes to fees for dedicated transformers, feeders, grid stations and temporary connections.
The proposed amendments to the Consumer Service Manual (CSM) would also remove the requirement related to electric vehicle charging stations, following the government's decision to allow market players to determine their own charging margins.
Nepra has invited stakeholders to submit written comments on the proposed changes within 30 days, with the deadline set for October 25.
Under the proposed rules, multi-storey buildings requiring dedicated transformers above 500kVA would be subject to grid-sharing charges. Currently, buildings up to ground plus three floors are not classified as high-rise for this purpose.
Distribution companies (Discos) would also be allowed to provide up to three industrial, commercial or bulk-supply feeders at the same premises, with a combined load of up to 15MW, subject to technical feasibility and available capacity.
Consumers would bear the full grid-sharing and transmission charges for loads above 5MW. The proposed grid-sharing charge is Rs8.948 million per MW, along with Rs0.855 million per MW for land costs.
For loads exceeding 15MW, consumers would require a dedicated grid station and associated transmission line. Charges already paid could be refunded if a dedicated grid connection is subsequently provided.
Nepra has also proposed changes to dedicated transformers and 11kV feeders, with rehabilitation costs to be recovered from consumers depending on the required load and technical work.
Temporary disconnections
Under the proposed rules, consumers would have to apply for reconnection before the expiry of an approved temporary disconnection period. If no application is submitted, the connection would be treated as reconnected and applicable charges would become payable.
Consumers would still be allowed multiple temporary disconnections, although fixed and other applicable charges for at least one month would have to be paid before requesting a subsequent disconnection.
Nepra has further proposed allowing detection bills for up to 12 months in cases involving registered consumers found using manipulated or fraudulent metering arrangements, including bogus meters, frozen load profiles or meter tampering.
For domestic consumers, the detection period would be limited to six months. The proposed detection bills would be calculated based on the relevant load rather than previous or future electricity consumption.
