ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Energy Act
156. Where meter is provided by the consumer
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
156. Where meter is provided by the consumer
(1)Where a consumer who is supplied with electrical energy by the licensee has provided a meter for the purpose of ascertaining the quantity of electrical energy supplied and the licensee changes the method of charging for electrical energy, the licensee shall either pay to that person the reasonable expenses which the person may have incurred in providing a new meter for the purpose of ascertaining the quantity of electrical energy supplied according to the new method of charging, or provide such consumer with a new meter.(2)The consumer shall, at all times and at the consumer's own expense, keep all meters belonging to the consumer and used for ascertaining the quantity of electrical energy supplied, in proper order for correctly registering that quantity, and, in default, the licensee may cease to supply electrical energy through the meter until the defect is rectified.(3)The licensee shall, subject to the provisions of section 160, for the purposes of this section, have access to, and be at liberty to remove, test, inspect and replace any meters installed by the consumer for the purpose of ascertaining the quantity of electrical energy supplied at all reasonable times.