Smart Metering Programme (SMP)
Part of: GS-III- Energy (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST)
According to the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the Smart Metering Programme (SMP) is helping electricity distribution companies (discoms) generate 95% of billing efficiency during the lockdown. The discoms using smart meters have seen 15-20% average increase in monthly revenue per consumer. EESL, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power, Government of Ind