EKEDC REINTRODUCES MAP METERS
By: Emmanuel Adefeso ESQ
After suspending the Meter Asset Provider (MAP), late last year, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EKEDC) has reintroduced the scheme.
The MAp is a metering scheme that allows customers to pay for meter and get reimbursed in form of energy over 36 equal installments. According to the electricity distribution company, the MAP will complement the National Mass Metering Program (NMMP), which is an initiative of the Federal Government, designed to close the existing metering gap in the sector. Therefore, Customers who want to take advantage of the opportunity are advised to visit the Customer Service Unit at any EKEDC District Office to pick up the Meter application form or log on to their website and click on the “MAP Meter Request” button to fill the online form.
The regulatory framework on MAP came into effect on the 8th of March 2018 and became enforceable by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from April 3rd 2018. The regulation which sets out to govern the relationship between Distribution Companies (DisCos) and third-party meter vendors was conceived by NERC to address the issues of estimated billing of customers, protection of the revenue stream of the DisCos and ultimately foster and accelerate an energy accounting system for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) through the engagement of Meter Assets Providers (MAPs), for effective metering of customers. Therefore, the underlying aim of the regulation is to enable DisCos focus on their core business which is the distribution of power whilst meeting their contractual metering targets through third party alliance.
The reintroduction of the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) is indeed a welcomed development as it will, in the long run, enable households and other customers get connected to metered electricity within the shortest time.
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