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.