NERC Chairman, Dr. Sam Amadi
By Chineme Okafor
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has begun the implementation of its new metering scheme with an official order mandating the various electricity distribution companies of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to immediately commence the Credit Advance Payment for Metering Implementation (CAPMI).
CAPMI evolved as a measure by NERC to close up shortfalls in metering of eligible electricity consumers by the distribution companies of PHCN, following the failure of its planned 18-month timeline to achieve comprehensive metering of consumers in the sector.
Accordingly, it was initiated by the commission following the slow pace of implementation of the 18-month plan by the distribution companies, as well as the several complaints received from customers who had become dissatisfied with the current estimated billing system practised within the sector.
The initiative thus, provides a platform for willing customers to pay the cost for meters provided by the distribution companies into a dedicated account jointly managed by the companies and meter vendor/installers.
0 comments:
Post a Comment