Here in Ubud, people are very cautious about the way they use electricity. Lights are switched off when no one is in a room, people don't leave TVs on stand-by mode and adopt many measures to save electricity.
I have been told that this is largely because of a novel initiative that I think should be replicated around Asia. Consumer have a prepaid system for electricity units. So, if the unit balance is zero, the power shuts down immediately. People check their meters regularly to see that they have enough credit!
I honestly think this is a brilliant system! Imagine if such discipline was brought to India. We'd be much better off.
I have been told that this is largely because of a novel initiative that I think should be replicated around Asia. Consumer have a prepaid system for electricity units. So, if the unit balance is zero, the power shuts down immediately. People check their meters regularly to see that they have enough credit!
I honestly think this is a brilliant system! Imagine if such discipline was brought to India. We'd be much better off.
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