The payment of street lights in East Jakarta is deemed still very expensive. The reason is because most street lights have not been equipped with Kilowatt-Hour (kWh) or electricity meter.

T hus far, around 700 out of 3,000 street lights panels were installed by electricity meter. One panel is available for 20-40 street lights

“Thus far, around 700 out of 3,000 street lights panels were installed by electricity meter. One panel is available for 20-40 street lights,” said Head of East Jakarta Industry and Energy Sub-Department, Tuti Kurnia, Monday (8/3).

Kurnia acknowledged the use of electric power becomes not measurable and cause street lights malfunctioned. Nevertheless, the charge remains in effect.

To make it more efficient , Kurnia urged PT PLN to immediately install electricity meter. “Especially for street lights which located around residential, thus the payment can be more measureable,” she finished.