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Nepal Restructure Electricity Tariffs Progress 2026

विद्युत महसुल पुनर्संरचना

Overall Progress

30%

Status

In Progress

प्रगतिमा

4

Evidence Items

0

Sources

2

Linked Projects

partial

Trust Level

About This Commitment

MAJOR REFORM: Electricity Regulatory Commission issued Open Access Directive Jan 2026 — allows eligible entities (5MW+) to use transmission/distribution networks on non-discriminatory basis, enabling direct producer-to-consumer sales and competitive market. NEA considering 10-15% tariff hike (pending ERC approval). Industrial tariff dispute forced 25 large industries to shut (15,000 jobs at risk). NEA collecting Rs 5.95B premium tariff dues from 35 companies. Slab-based residential rates: Rs 9.50/unit for 15-100 units. Open Access is most important power law reform in Nepal history.

औद्योगिक प्रयोगलाई प्रवर्धन र घरेलु भार कम गर्न विद्युत महसुल पुनर्संरचना

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Data sourced from RSP "बाचा पत्र 2082" (Citizen Contract) — 100 Pillars of Policy Departure. Last updated: 2026-03-25. How we track commitments · Live tracker