Islamabad: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has expressed strong support for the renewable and alternative energy sector, calling for consultative and well-considered reforms to the Net Metering Policy. An eight-member delegation of the Pakistan Alternative Energy Association (PAEA) and the Renewable Energy Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by PAEA Chairman Asif Javed, met ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood to highlight serious challenges arising from proposed policy changes.
Sardar Tahir Mehmood assured full support to PAEA and REAP, warning that abrupt and unconsulted policy shifts could undermine investor confidence, affect employment, and slow clean energy adoption. He emphasized meaningful stakeholder engagement to ensure policy continuity and economic stability.
Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub and Vice President Irfan Chaudhry endorsed the concerns, noting renewables’ role in easing grid pressure and reducing fuel imports. Asif Javed stressed retaining net metering while addressing structural inefficiencies, including T&D losses and IPP management. REAP Vice Chairman Tayyab Niaz reaffirmed industry’s commitment to working with the government for sustainable solutions.
