New prepaid meter

A new prepaid meter! Here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand the process:

What is a prepaid meter?

A prepaid meter is a type of electricity meter that allows you to pay for your electricity usage in advance. You load credit onto the meter, and the meter tracks your usage and deducts the cost accordingly.

How does it work?

  1. Loading credit: You can load credit onto your prepaid meter using various methods, such as:
    • Cash at a retail outlet or a designated payment point.
    • Online banking or mobile banking apps.
    • Mobile payment platforms.
  2. Meter tracking: The prepaid meter tracks your electricity usage in real-time and deducts the cost from your loaded credit.
  3. Low credit alerts: You'll receive alerts when your credit balance falls below a certain threshold, so you can top up before your supply is interrupted.
  4. Supply interruption: If your credit balance reaches zero, your electricity supply will be interrupted until you top up.

Benefits of prepaid meters

  1. Convenience: No need to worry about late payments or missed bills.
  2. Control: You can monitor your usage and adjust your consumption to avoid running out of credit.
  3. Cost-effective: You can budget your electricity expenses and avoid unexpected bills.
  4. Environmental benefits: Prepaid meters can help reduce energy waste by encouraging users to be more mindful of their consumption.

Things to consider

  1. Credit limits: Check the minimum and maximum credit limits for your prepaid meter.
  2. Payment methods: Ensure you have access to the payment methods available for loading credit.
  3. Low credit alerts: Set up low credit alerts to avoid supply interruptions.
  4. Meter accuracy: Regularly check your meter readings to ensure accuracy and report any discrepancies.

Tips for using a prepaid meter

  1. Monitor your usage: Keep an eye on your usage patterns to avoid running out of credit.
  2. Adjust your consumption: Adjust your consumption habits to reduce your energy usage and extend your credit.
  3. Top up regularly: Regularly top up your credit to avoid supply interruptions.
  4. Check your meter readings: Regularly check your meter readings to ensure accuracy and report any discrepancies.

By following these guidelines, you'll be well on your way to making the most of your new prepaid meter!