The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has commenced the implementation of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, creating a framework that will allow eligible electricity consumers with renewable energy systems, particularly solar installations, to generate electricity for their own use and sell surplus power to electricity distribution companies.
The development is expected to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies across the country, encourage private sector investment in power generation, and provide an additional source of electricity supply to the distribution network.
In a public notice titled “Commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026” and released on Wednesday, the commission notified electricity consumers, distribution companies, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and the general public of the commencement of the new regulatory regime.
According to the regulator, the framework is designed to transform eligible electricity customers into what it describes as “prosumers” — consumers who not only use electricity but also
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