By the end of 2022, DTEK Odesa Grids will install about 16,000 smart meters in customers’ homes

DTEK Odesa Grids specialists has already replaced 1,690 old meters with the new ones. It is covered by the funds of company’s investment program, approved by the state regulator – NEURC. Such activities do not require any additional expenditures by the customer.

“DTEK continues to develop grids infrastructure using modern digital technologies in order to provide quality European-level power supply services to Ukrainians. By the end of this year, we will replace 14,187 old meters with the new ones. Modern appliances automatically submit electricity consumption readings and have a feature of day and night electricity consumption registration that allows reducing electricity cost significantly*. This service still does not require any additional expenditures by the customer,” – informed DTEK Odesa Grids.

Before replacing the meter, the company informs customers about it in advance. It places notifications in the houses, indicating date of replacement and contact telephone number of the responsible person. Works are conducted by employees, wearing yellow-grey company’s overalls with a company name and logo on it. Electricians are required to present corresponding ID upon customer’s request.

In order to conduct installation activities, DTEK Odesa Grids specialists often require access to customer’s apartment or house. That is why, the company asks customers to let the craftsmen into their homes to replace meters.

* Smart meters allow enjoying benefits of a night electricity tariff. Its terms are available at the NEURC website.