The use of prepaid smart energy meters will be made compulsory in Uttar Pradesh to help discoms increase their cash flow and enable consumers to have a better control over consumption.
The UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) is expected to soon file a petition before the electricity regulator to seek its nod for the proposal in this regard in view of the Central government’s mounting pressure for prepaid metering in all the states, including UP.
“In compliance of the Centre’s directives we have a plan to mandate the use of smart prepaid meters for consumers of all categories in the state after the UP Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) gives its approval for the proposal that will be sent to it soon,” UPPCL sources said.
