Rationalization of Energy by Using Prepaid Devices: Najaf City as A Model

Abstract

Abstract
Increasing demands of electric power recently has pushed the
government to find multiple solutions that force the consumer to use
energy an optimal utilization and rationalize it. The main aim of this
paper is to improve customer acceptability of Prepaid Meters and
determine management strategy in promoting prepaid usage. Though, this
solution did not meet the required purpose. In this sense, this paper
focuses on: (a) establishing the culture of concern for public money, (b)
launching of the largest and widest process of rationalization of energy
consumption by the consumer and not by the product only, (c) obtaining
production costs immediately through the use of pre-payment devices.
One of the major findings of this paper is that the rationalization of
energy by 1% of the daily consumption of the citizens, will provide
approximately 4 megawatts for the province.