PNG Power Ltd (PPL) is now converting credit meters in Manus to Easipay meters to make electricity service accessible and customer friendly.
In a statement, PPL said: “This conversion gives Manus customers full purchasing power and puts an end to credit meter billing issues many customers have faced for decades.
“The Easipay conversion project in Manus began on 19 September and PPL will ensure all customers are converted to Easipay.”
As of 28 September, 90 customers have been converted and now have Easipay meters installed in their homes, reveals PPL.
“Manus have nearly 1,295 customers and PPL is looking at installing Easipay meters for all.
“Customers in locations that have been covered include Lugos and Wards 1- 7.
“Customers with nil arrears are getting Easipay meters while customers with outstanding bills are being disconnected. When they pay their full arrears, they will get Easipay meters and power reconnected.”
PPL stated that many customers have been flocking to the office to settle their arrears for Easipay and PPL Lorengau has recovered more than K500,000 in September 2016.
PPL manager Lorengau Brian Masange said 48-hours' notice was issued to customers and he was happy to see them going to the bank and office to settle their bills.
"Easipay is a win-win situation for both PPL and customers so let's work together and have this Easipay rollout become a success," Masange said.
(Mrs Anna Bul and family with their new Easipay meter before installation in Manus Province.)