Electricity Wastage Declines

Power loss in distribution networks nationwide decreased to 9.7% in the last fiscal year that ended in March.
According to the Energy Ministry news portal (Paven), replacing ageing equipment, lines, utility posts, cables and electric meters and fighting illegal use (theft) were among measures adopted by utilities to reduce the loss.
Wastage rate has fallen by 5.3% compared to 2013 when it was as high as 15%, the website reported.