Net Metering is a Clean and Cheap Electricity Source: IESCO Chief

Net metering is a cheap source of electricity, and the world is also moving very fastly towards alternative sources of energy generation. Chief Executive IESCO, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Khan, said that the IESCO region is very much suitable for the generation of electricity from sunlight, and in this connection, net metering is the best choice to get cheap and clean electricity throughout the year. According to details so far, IESCO has received 3,944 applications for net metering connections. After necessary workings like site checking, etc., 3,899 applications were forwarded to the NEPRA, for which the authority issued a generation license against 3,857 applications. After issuance of net metering licenses, IESCO field formation has installed 3,725 net metering connections of different power capacities. The IESCO Chief directed all field offices to provide a proper guideline to valued customers regarding the procedure of net metering connections and for a proper liaison between IESCO, NEPRA, and customers. The net metering section is working in the IESCO Head office, Islamabad, and Assistant Manager Net metering, having Cell No: 0305-8882192, is a focal person to promote net metering in the IESCO region and to answer the queries of applicants.