Smart Net Meter Mandatory Replacement in Bahria Town Karachi – Complete Guide 2025

Bahria Town Karachi has issued a mandatory circular for all solar net-metered consumers to replace their existing green net meters with Smart Net Meters before 31st July 2025. This policy affects all those who previously paid Rs. 42,000 for the green net meter. If the meter is not replaced on time, net metering will be disconnected from 1st August 2025.

Who Needs to Replace Their Meter?

This circular applies only to:

• Customers who installed solar and paid Rs. 42,000 for the conventional green net meter.

• Customers whose meters are not already smart.

✅ No Replacement Required For:

• Residents with off-grid systems (not connected to grid/net metering).

• Customers who recently constructed their house and received completion — their meters are already Smart Net Meters.

• Anyone who paid Rs. 62,000 earlier — they already have the smart version.

 Why Are Customers Upset?

Many residents are frustrated because:

• They already paid once for a normal meter.

• Then paid Rs. 42,000 for a green net meter.

• Now Bahria is demanding Rs. 62,000 again for a Smart Net Meter.

Even though this seems unfair, this is now Bahria’s official policy, and residents will have to follow the new procedure to maintain net metering.

 Smart Meter Payment & Installation Procedure

Here is the step-by-step guide to replace your meter:

1. Visit your Bahria Maintenance Office.

2. Request a Smart Meter Challan of Rs. 62,000.

3. Pay the amount at:

   • Designated bank

   • OR at Bahria’s Accounts Department (Cash Counter)

4. Send the paid copy to the Solar Department.

5. Bahria will schedule a site visit and install your Smart Meter.

⚠️ Important Tip Before Installation

When the solar department comes to change your meter:

 Take clear pictures of the following:

• Option 4 units

• Option 5 units

These values are crucial for your bill calculations post-installation.

 Why Smart Net Meters?

As per Bahria's circular:

“Smart Net Meters offer enhanced monitoring, real-time data access, and improved grid stability.”

They also provide:

• ✅ Accurate energy measurement

• ✅ Better integration with Bahria’s infrastructure

• ✅ System anomaly prevention, like reverse power flow into grid/generators

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who needs to replace their net meter?

A: Only those who paid Rs. 42,000 for green net meters and have an active net metering setup.

Q2: I recently built my house. Do I need to replace my meter?

A: No. If you recently received a completion certificate, your meter is already a smart one.

Q3: I have an off-grid solar system. Is this notice for me?

A: No. Off-grid users are not required to change their meters.

Q4: I already paid Rs. 42,000 for the green meter. Why pay again?

A: Unfortunately, the new policy mandates a Smart Net Meter (Rs. 62,000), and the previous green meters no longer meet the requirement.

Q5: How do I get the smart meter installed?

A: Go to maintenance office → get challan → pay at bank or Bahria office → submit copy to solar department → installation will be scheduled.

Q6: How to avoid wrong billing after meter change?

A: Take pictures of Option 4 and Option 5 units on the old meter before replacement.

Final Word

Even though this sudden policy shift may seem unfair to some customers, compliance is mandatory to continue using net metering in Bahria Town Karachi. We recommend completing the process before the 31st July 2025 deadline to avoid disconnection.