If your LESCO net metering application has been rejected, there is no need to worry. In 2025, LESCO has implemented some new rules that are becoming the reason for rejection.
In this guide, we will tell you the top 7 reasons due to which applications get rejected of your LESCO bill and there will be an easy solution to every problem. Every step is practical, and you can recover your case yourself.
In 2025, LESCO has made the safety and compliance standards for net metering even more strict. Their focus is on three things:
· Grid stability: Overloaded or poorly installed systems can damage the grid.
· Fraud prevention: Preventing the use of fake documents or unauthorised installers.
· Technical safety: Faulty wiring or non-compliant equipment poses a risk of fire or electric hazards.
This is why LESCO reviews every application in detail and even the smallest mistake can lead to rejection and effect on your calculation of electricity bill in 2025.
The most common reason is that the documents are either incomplete or incorrect. For example, the copy of the CNIC is outdated, or the ownership proof is missing, wrong 14-digit reference number for checking LESCO bill. LESCO only accepts applications where every document is verified and updated.
If your inverter is not in LESCO’s approved list, the application gets rejected. The certification and model number of every inverter must match with the LESCO database. This list is available on their website, it is important for your net meter approvel in 2025 according to billing guideline.
If your solar system exceeds the contracted load of your WAPDA meter, LESCO immediately rejects it. For example, if your load is 5kW and you have installed a 10kW system, it is non-compliant. The process of load enhancement has to be followed first, this is also help you to understand your monthly electricity goal.
If there is any fault in wiring, earthing, and breaker settings, the LESCO inspection team immediately puts up a red flag. It is important to work from a certified installer and keep a test report ready for every component.
If the phase of your solar system and the phase of the WAPDA meter do not match, net metering will not work. This is a technical issue that only a qualified installer can detect and fix.
Small mistakes like name spelling, address mismatch, or wrong CNIC number, can also be the reason for rejection, if you put all information in correct way and your smart meter still rejected then you can contact the WAPDA complain number 2025. Every field must be double-checked before submission.
LESCO only accepts panels and components that are internationally certified (such as TUV, IEC). If you have used local or uncertified panels, rejection is almost guaranteed.
First of all, get an official rejection letter from LESCO. The reason is clearly written in this letter – without it you cannot identify the issue.
Whatever the problem is documents, inverter, or installation, fix it accordingly and get the proof ready. For example, if the inverter has been changed, attach a new invoice and certification.
File a written objection at the regional office of LESCO, attach updated documents and proof. Make sure to keep duplicates of everything.
If your case is not resolved, follow the escalation process:
- Level 1: SE (Superintending Engineer) of LESCO Lahore/Gujranwala
- Level 2: LESCO Chief Engineer’s Office – 042-99202211
- Level 3: NEPRA Complaint – file a complaint on the Online portal or 118
Polite and documented communication is a must at every level.
The installer must be LESCO-approved. Verify their license number and past projects. Working with an unauthorized installer is a shortcut to rejection.
Get a feasibility check done first by a LESCO or certified consultant. This will determine if your system is technically and legally compliant or not.
Keep the original certificate of every component, inverter, panels, breakers ready. LESCO rejects fake or photocopied documents.
If your case is unfairly rejected and you are not getting a resolution from LESCO, you can take the legal route. NEPRA's consumer protection cell helps you:
1. File a detailed case on the online complaint portal
2. Call 118 and get the complaint number
If you feel that you have not follow the 2025 LESCO billing guideline that make the common reason for your net meter rejection then you can content WAPDA helpline and against verify your net metering according to 2025 billing guideline , follow these sample step to approve your net metering application in 2025.
First of all, obtain the official rejection letter, then fix the reasons given in it. File a formal objection with updated documents in the LESCO office. If the issue is not resolved, escalate to NEPRA.
Yes, only those inverters are accepted which are included in the approved list of LESCO. Installing a non-approved inverter leads to rejection of the application. The list is available on the LESCO website.
You can apply yourself, but the installer must be LESCO-approved. Verifying the installer's credentials is the best way to avoid rejection.
Normally, rejection letter is received within 7–14 days. But if you file an objection, resolution can take 2–4 weeks, depending on case complexity.
There is an online complaint portal available on NEPRA's website. You can also register a complaint by calling 118. It is necessary to attach documents and rejection proof with every complaint.
To check your electricity bill online in Pakistan, you can visit the website for your electricity provider and enter your 14-digit reference number. You can find your reference number on any previous bill.
You can check your Sui Gas bill online by visiting the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) website or the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) website, and entering your 10-digit consumer number.
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