electricity tariffs
Transmission and Distribution
Electricity tariff model in need of an overhaul says NERSA
NERSA to decide on an overhaul of the electricity tariff methodology, which could follow a similar formula to the one used to set petrol prices.
Finance and Policy
Mozambique: EDM cuts electricity tariffs as part of COVID-19 relief
Government of Mozambique has directed the power utility EDM to cut electricity tariffs for this year as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metering
OUTA warns: Electricity prices to go up even more than expected
The amount approved by NERSA translates to an additional 3% per annum increase on electricity prices on top of the 9% per year already approved last year.
Metering
Eskom intensifies efforts to distribute free basic electricity
The initiative aims to provide limited free basic electricity to indigent households and is reignited to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Finance and Policy
Eskom RCA application: Utility presents its reasoning
The latest Eskom RCA will ensure "fairness for both the utility and electricity consumers" through the adjustment to future electricity tariffs.
Finance and Policy
South Africa: Recent municipal tariff hikes under scrutiny
The lack of public consultation on the recent electricity, refuse, waste and water tariff increases has caused widespread concern and received criticism.
Finance and Policy
Ghana to see water and electricity price hikes
Starting from the 1st of July, Ghanaians will see their electricity tariff climb by just over 11%, this is according to CNBC Africa.
Finance and Policy
In pursuit of robust electricity tariffs, NERC sets the rules
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has requested all the Discos to submit Performance Improvement Plans before granting new electricity tariffs.
Generation
South Africa welcomes private sector’s help to alleviate power crisis
Government recognises the role that private sector can play to ease the current power crisis and shortfall that South Africa is facing.
Finance and Policy
Mozambique introduces sharp electricity tariff increase
After five years, Electricity of Mozambique has announced a sharp tariff increase in four categories of low-voltage customers.
