Senate Energy Chair Recommends Coded Meter Grace Period

Engineer Osama Kamal, Chairman of the Energy Committee of the Senate and former Minister of Petroleum, confirmed that the digital meter system is currently undergoing extensive discussions aimed at regularizing violations and reducing burdens on citizens, while maintaining the state's rights in combating electricity theft. He pointed out that the system, which was initially implemented in 2008, then halted, and later reinstated, addresses the challenges of illegal electricity connections—especially among residents in unlicensed buildings—where the number of connected users approaches 11 million out of a total of 44 million nationwide. He also mentioned that the government is moving toward easing reconciliation procedures by extending the grace period from 6 to 8 months, with a focus on organizing the metering system to ensure fairness and reduce losses.

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