3 million ECG smart meters malfunctioning nationwide - John Jinapor

The Minister of Energy-designate, John Jinapor, has indicated that prepaid meters should be sold to ensure effective and readily available meter usage in the country.

According to him, numerous faulty meters are not working and require attention.

During his appearance before the Appointments Committee on January 13, 2025, he emphasised the importance of leveraging technology to address meter issues in the country.

He stated, “The best approach is to sell prepaid meters. My discussions with ECG revealed they have about 5.2 million meters, with only 4.8 million currently active. Approximately 3 million are not functioning properly, necessitating the replacement of at least 2.9 million meters to meet market demand.

“Individuals with faulty meters are unable to obtain replacements. We are considering the option of selling meters and licensing individuals to install them. By making them readily available, we can effectively address the problem,” he added.

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