FAQ:

Is it legal?

Yes, it is legal to install a secondary, prepaid electricity meter in your own property. The secondary meter is privately owned and in no way hampers the municiple meter. In addition, electricity is charged at the same rate precribed by the meter.

Where is the meter installed?

The meter is wall mounted, usually close to the main distribution board inside the dwelling. The meter is connected in series in the main electricity circuit before the main circuit breaker, located on the distribution board.

Can the tenant pay the management fee?

The meter can be set to include the 10% service charge in the rate charged per kilowatt consumed. In effect this means that a tenant pays 10% more for electricity than if they were paying directly to the utility.