By Ukpono Ukpong Experts in the industry have said that smart meters will improve electricity distribution and revenue generation across the country. This was the resolve of the experts at the 80th edition of the monthly power dialogue series in Abuja, organised by The Electricity Hub (TEH). According to them, smart metering presents a huge […]
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has launched an additional round of standards developed for solar panels, batteries, inverters, meters and charge controllers. The equipments are within the framework of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), a technical assistance programme co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Government. The programme is implemented by […]
In the past power distribution companies had the sole responsibility to provide meters to consumers but the table has turned. The DISCOs no longer have the sole responsibility of providing meters to electricity consumers anymore, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission declared on this week. According to NERC, a new regulation, unveiled has now introduced another […]
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to reinstate the regulation that allows power consumers to purchase meters from approved vendors. NERC, had in September last year, directed the 11 electricity distribution companies operating in the country to formally wind down the alternative meter financing scheme (Credited Advance Payment for Metering […]
Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos The Jos Distribution Company (JED), PLC, said it has recommenced the distribution of meters across it four states of jurisdiction, which are Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe and Benue States. Managing Director of JED, Alhaji Gidado Modibo, stated this in a chat with newsmen in Jos on Thursday, adding that the meters has been […]