Rethinking Net Billing: Why Nigeria’s Prosumer Framework Falls Short of Ending Residential Generator Dependence
Nigeria’s persistent electricity deficit has entrenched widespread reliance on petrol and diesel generators in residential areas, with significant economic, environmental, and public health consequences. Recent reforms, particularly the Draft Net Billing Regulations 2025 issued under the Electricity Act 2023, signal a shift toward enabling prosumer participation through distributed renewable energy systems. This policy brief evaluates …
