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Installation of 3,890 smart meters in Entokozweni and Emthonjeni
The municipality is installing 3,890 smart meters in the areas of Entokozweni and Emthonjeni to combat energy losses caused by illegal connections and meter tampering. These upgrades are part of a broader effort to modernize the electricity infrastructure.
In Entokozweni and Emthonjeni 3 890 smart meters are currently being installed;
Places
Mpumalanga
Reference
NER/D/MP314
Parties
It outlines the municipality
Free Basic Electricity (FBE) for registered indigent customers
The Emakhazeni Municipality provides 50 kWh of free basic electricity per month to its 3,194 registered indigent customers. This benefit is available to qualifying households that have been officially registered as indigent.
The municipality provides 50kWh free basic electricity per month to its 3 194 registered indigent customers.
Installation of smart prepaid electricity meters in Emgwenya
Smart prepaid electricity meters are being installed in Emgwenya to reduce meter tampering and improve billing accuracy. This initiative aims to address infrastructure issues and reduce energy losses.
Installation of smart prepaid electricity meters had been completed in Emgwenya to assist in dealing with tampering of the electricity infrastructure;
Free Basic Electricity (FBE) for Indigent Households
Households registered as indigent by Emakhazeni Municipality are entitled to receive 50 kWh of free electricity each month to support basic needs.
The municipality provides 50kWh free basic electricity per month to its 3 194 registered indigent customers.
