The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has begun implementing the Net Billing Regulations 2026 to promote renewable energy adoption.
The commission announced this on its website in Abuja on Wednesday.
It stated, “NERC hereby notifies electricity consumers, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and the public of the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026.”
According to NERC, these regulations establish a framework allowing eligible electricity customers (Prosumers) to generate electricity from renewable sources—primarily solar photovoltaic systems—for their own use and export surplus energy to the grid under a net billing arrangement.
The objectives include promoting renewable energy, enhancing energy security and reliability, encouraging private sector participation in distributed generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and facilitating efficient integration of renewable systems into distribution networks.
Customers seeking to participate must be connected to a distribution licensee’s network, install systems that meet technical standards, and meet capacity requirements of at least 50 kWp and up to 1.5 MWp.
They must also obtain approval from the relevant distribution licensee, sign a Net Billing Agreement, and register with NERC.
Applicants should apply to their distribution licensee for a technical feasibility assessment. Once approved and the agreement is executed, they will register with NERC.
Approved participants will receive bidirectional net metering facilities to measure electricity imported and exported. Exported energy will be credited according to the export tariff approved by NERC.
