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Collected on 1 September 2026
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Submission of COS Study Cost Accountability Report
Renosterberg Local Municipality must submit a detailed report explaining all costs included in its Cost of Supply (COS) study to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) by 31 January 2027. This is to allow NERSA to conduct an independent verification or audit.
The document's recorded date is 30 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
https://www.nersa.org.za/file/9424/RenosterbergReasonsforDecisionforthe2026_27FY.pdf
Parties
The decision is binding on the municipality
Closing Date
30 April 2026
that the municipality must submit a report accounting for all the costs that have been noted in its COS study, to enable the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to perform its independent verification/audit process by 31 January 2027;
Quarterly SMART Energy Losses Reduction Progress Reports
Renosterberg Local Municipality must submit quarterly progress reports on energy losses reduction efforts to NERSA. These reports must be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART), and the first report is due by 30 September 2026.
The document's recorded date is 30 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
that the municipality must submit, on a quarterly basis, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound (SMART) energy losses reduction progress reports for NERSA to monitor implementation thereof by 30 September 2026.
Approval of Tariff Increases for 2026/27 Financial Year
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved the proposed tariff increases for Renosterberg Local Municipality's water and electricity services for the 2026/27 financial year, effective from 1 July 2026. This means households and businesses in the municipality will pay higher rates starting that date.
The document's recorded date is 30 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
to approve the tariffs that are based on the Cost of Supply (COS) study as recommended in the tariff analysis section for implementation by the municipality with effect from 1 July 2026;
