As part of its dedicated efforts to drive innovation, Towngas has launched the latest generation of its smart metering system. In addition, the Company has also launched its Easy Metering service, which includes free installation of the smart metering system for eligible visually impaired and wheelchair users referred by welfare organisations to support barrier-free meter reporting and cater for the needs of the disadvantaged.
The latest smart meter reporting system supports Wi-Fi connection. With a one-time configuration, the system automatically reports users’ meter reading so that they no longer need to do so manually. With this convenient simplified procedure, visually impaired and wheelchair users no longer need to rely on family and friends or welfare organisations.
The launch ceremony for the campaign took place on 15 October 2021, which is also International White Cane Day. After the ceremony, Towngas volunteers joined the visually impaired members of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind in hosting the Rubik’s Cube Inclusive Programme in celebration of the Society’s 65
th anniversary.
Going forward, Towngas will continue its proactive efforts to cater for the needs of the disadvantaged and their carers by providing diverse and appropriate support.
Mr Alfred Chan Wing-kin (centre), Towngas Managing Director, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (left), Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, and Miss Nancy Law Tak-yin (right), Chairman of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind, attend the launch of the Towngas Easy Metering service.
Towngas volunteers join visually impaired service users of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind in a 6.5-minute Rubik’s cube challenge.
Towngas volunteers and service users from The Hong Kong Society for the Blind celebrate the Society’s 65
th anniversary together.
Mr Chong, who has visual and hearing impairments, remarks that Towngas’ latest meter reading reporting system has brought him greater convenience by making it easier for him to report his meter reading.