What Can Be Done?

Well, the first step is to provide enough power. Network capacity addition to the system commensurate along with the load growth should be done on a priority basis.  New  legislations  for  regulating  the  electricity  supply  industry  within  the country and the ensuing reforms are welcome steps in this direction and we shall discuss these further.

You would agree that electricity distribution has to be looked upon as a consumer service. The present power distribution systems require regular strengthening, upgrading and modernization. This requires capital investment.

Quite a bit can be done by a distribution utility to meet these challenges and solve the problems at its own level. This is what you are going to learn in the remaining part of this course as well as the other two courses.

Here we shall briefly chart out some measures to end this unit on the positive note that with a determination and will to succeed, we shall overcome!

Revenue Realization and Reduction in AT&C Losses

Revenue collection can be increased and AT&C losses can be minimized by

• Infusion of technology,
• Improving metering efficiency,
• Proper energy accounting and auditing,
• Improved billing and collection efficiency, and
• Professional managerial practices.

Over the last decade, a lot of technological advancements have been made within the areas of metering and billing along with the introduction of electronic meters. Therefore, consumer awareness in this respect is extremely poor and the utilities need to spread awareness about this aspect. Revenue collection could also be improved through carry employees of power utilities to be responsible for this activity and giving incentives to them.