Why such a big hike? Eskom says themulti-year priceincrease is because of the need to move closer a cost-reflective tariff that reflects the actual costs of supplying electricity. However, Eskom’s electricity tariff increases have been exorbitant for several years - an18%...
In 2023, an electricity tariff increase of 18.49% was approved, followed by another of 12.74% for 2024. The escalating electricity tariffs significantly influence the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since energy costs are a substantial part of the baske...
The Chinese government has set long-term carbon neutrality and renewable energy (RE) development goals for the power sector. Despite a precipitous decline in the costs of RE technologies, the external costs of renewable intermittency and the massive inve
In a regulatory instrument cited as Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO-2022) for Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company Plc (PHED”), NERC based the increase on the Performance Improvement Plans of the DisCos and indices such as gas price, inflation, exchange rate, US inflation rate and avai...
The current tariff of 4.18 baht per unit is seen as uncompetitive, exacerbated by high labor costs that make Thai products more expensive. This situation has led to the closure of many small and medium-sized enterprises unable to compete with cheaper Chinese imports. ...
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is assessing an application for an electricity tariff increase that was recently lodged by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC). Speaking to The Herald on the sidelines of the commissioning ceremony of Chijawi Primary and...
The Impact of Electricity Tariff Increase on Indigent Women in South AfricaIntroductionIn South Africa, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is empowered...Odeku, Kola O.IFE Centre for Psychological StudiesGender & Behaviour
Consumers in France on a regulated electricity tariff are set to see their bills increase by 10% as the government gradually cuts back its price rise protections. An electricity ‘energy shield’ system –bouclier tarifairein French – which came into force in 2021 has been a...
The Chamber of Mines chief economist Henk Langenhoven presented their response to Eskom's application for a tariff increase at the hearing by National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). He stated that increasing the tariff will lead to downward spiral for South Africa, of higher electricit...
Epra reveals second plan to increase cost of power Feb 02, 2023 -3 min read *** What is the motivation behind the bulk power tariff? The tariff is meant to improve efficiency in power distribution and relieve the burden on Kenya Power in pursuing defaulters. ...