Metering

Below figure shows some of the critical issues related to metering. Put a tick mark against each issue in figure if your utility is affected through it.

                                          Figure: Some Critical Issues in Metering

Metering and billing of the distribution systems globally are in complete disarray. Inadequate and less reliable metering facilities make the commercial working of the utilities extremely hard. According to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, one-half of the electricity supplied in the country is not metered; either it is drawn directly from transmission lines or the meters are managed in connivance along with unscrupulous elements.