The impact of smart meters on firm performance, reliability, and utility revenue: Experimental evidence from Ethiopia
This project examines whether smart metering technologies can improve electricity reliability, reduce theft, and boost performance among Ethiopia’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firm performance, utility revenue, and environmental benefits are measured using a randomised controlled trial conducted in collaboration with the Ethiopian Electricity Utility.
Researchers
Ephrem Andargie Tadesse
PhD Fellow, Addis Ababa University
Niclas Moneke
Associate Professor, University of Oxford
Eyoual Tamrat Demeke
Researcher, Policy Studies Institute