The Metropolis of Ekurhuleni has supplied readability and context on the mounted cost and the construction of electrical energy tariffs for the 2025/2026 monetary yr.
It is very important observe that the mounted cost on electrical energy payments shouldn’t be distinctive to Ekurhuleni. Municipalities throughout the nation have comparable expenses in place as a part of their normal tariff constructions.
Secondly, the town’s electrical energy tariff construction is decided and controlled by the Nationwide Power Regulator of South Africa (NERSA).
Municipalities are required to assessment their tariffs yearly, in addition to undertake a Value of Provide (CoS) examine each 5 years, which influences how tariffs are set. The newest modifications mirror compliance with these nationwide necessities and the outcomes of our most up-to-date CoS examine.
For residential prospects, there are two fundamental tariff choices:
1. Tariff A (Inclined Block Tariff – IBT):
This tariff is split into two classes:
• Class A1: Designed for permitted indigent and deemed indigent residential prospects, this sponsored possibility is greatest for low consumption households. Clients on this class additionally obtain 50kWh of free primary electrical energy (FBE) monthly and aren’t required to pay a primary month-to-month cost.
• Class A2: For non-indigent, low consumption residential prospects. Not like A1, A2 prospects don’t obtain free primary electrical energy. A primary month-to-month cost has been launched for the 2025/2026 monetary yr:
a) Single part provide: R109.78 (excluding VAT) monthly
b) Three part provide: R203.89 (excluding VAT) monthly
The aim of this primary cost is to assist the municipality get well the prices related to distributing electrical energy, in addition to ongoing repairs and upkeep.
2. Tariff B Residential:
Accessible for all residential prospects (excluding medium and excessive voltage customers), this feature fits medium to excessive consumption households. It additionally features a month-to-month primary cost (launched in 2018):
a) Single part provide: R109.78 (excluding VAT) monthly
b) Three part provide: R203.89 (excluding VAT) monthly
Clients can select their most popular tariff possibility primarily based on their consumption patterns and, if qualifying, could profit from the reduction supplied beneath Tariff 1.A (for indigent households).
Clients are required to stay on their chosen tariff for at least 12 months earlier than switching. Town urges all qualifying residents to use for the indigent social bundle to profit from the subsidies and free primary electrical energy out there beneath Class A1.
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