ESKOM smart electricity meters will aid FREE basic service

ESKOM smart electricity meters will aid FREE basic service

Eskom smart electricity meters are coming to South African households whether we like it or not. The parliamentary portfolio committee on electricity and energy heard this week that the nationwide rollout was gathering pace. Eskom’s Dr. Bhugwandin told parliament that a three-phase plan for smart electricity meters was underway. As such, the mandatory – not optional – installation of smart electricity meters should be complete by March 2027. Mor…