If Eskom’s new proposed tariff hike is implemented, it could hit hardest the pockets of households using less electricity than the average — as well as those living off the grid.
On July 5, the Pretoria high court ordered the National Energy Regulator of SA to publish Eskom’s tariff application for an increase of 32.66% for 2023/24 by August 1.
But Eskom was using the 2020/21 financial year to base the increase on, which she said would likely be the case.During the previous three financial years Nersa had incorrectly deducted R69bn from Eskom’s allowable revenue. They have been ordered to add this deduction back to Eskom over the next four years.f the tariff is accepted, it will see households which use other sources of electrical power, like solar, paying R720 more just to be connected to the Eskom supply.
Those who use 400kWh or below were paying R888, but will now pay R1,481 a month, and those who use 800kWh or below were paying R1,752 but will now pay R2,023 a month. The proposed tariff only works in the user’s favour once they exceed the typical monthly usage.1,600kWh would pay R3867 pm, but will now pay R3107 pm2,400kWh would pay R5,983 pm, but will now pay R4,192 pm
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