Are coded meters now the top billing option
The Ministry of Electricity has confirmed that switching from coded meters to legal meters remains the most cost-effective option for consumers, despite recent increases in electricity tariff rates. Currently, direct transfer procedures are permitted without replacing the meter or incurring additional costs. Consumers using less than 350 kilowatt-hours per month are billed at a fixed rate of 2.74 pounds per kilowatt, which provides financial savings for households with low to moderate consumption. Conversely, coded meters tend to be more expensive at lower usage levels but can become more economical for high consumption exceeding 1,000 kilowatt-hours monthly. The legal meter is considered an official document that facilitates transfers and unit data management, whereas the coded meter is linked to a special number that does not allow official modifications. Transfer procedures have been streamlined through administrative updates that enable online processing or in-branch services, with options to installments overdue payments and the requirement to submit necessary documents such as a national ID card and proof of ownership or rental contract. This allows consumption to be billed under the legal system, ultimately reducing costs for consumers.
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