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Large Power User Low Voltage Time-of-Use Tariff
Large commercial or industrial users with low voltage connections can access a time-of-use tariff with varying energy charges based on demand period and time of day.
FCR LARGE USER LOW VOLTAGE TIME OF USE TARIFF Service charge R/month 2321,35 2669,55 y 2519,88 2897,86 8,55%
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.nersa.org.za/file/8487/CityofCapeTown-TariffSchedule1.pdf
Small Power Users (Category 3) Electricity Service
Small power users in Category 3 are subject to the highest energy charge rate among small users, with no free basic service and a significant service charge.
PCR SMALL POWER USERS 3 Energy charge c/kWh 571,58 657,32 y 679,53 781,46 18,89%
FCR Residential Time-of-Use Tariff (AMI Metered Customers)
Customers with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters may opt in to a time-of-use tariff that varies energy prices by time of day, with different rates for peak, standard, and off-peak periods.
FCR RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE Applicable only to customers with AMI Metering installed. Customers must OPT IN to receive this tariff.
FCR Home User Electricity Service
Home users without free basic service can access electricity under a higher-tier tariff with increased monthly charges and energy rates, applicable to credit or prepayment meters.
FCR HOME USER No free basic service Service and Wires Charge R/month 263,51 303,04 y 368,96 424,30 40,02%
Lifeline Electricity Service for Qualifying Households
Eligible low-income households in Cape Town can receive a free basic electricity allowance of up to 600 kWh per month under the Lifeline tariff, with a reduced energy charge for additional usage.
S LIFELINE See Electricity Tariff Policy for qualification details. Free basic service as per Tariff Policy.
Small Power Users (Category 1) Electricity Service
Small commercial or industrial users can access electricity under a regulated tariff with a high service and wires charge and tiered energy pricing, applicable to both credit and prepayment meters.
FCR SMALL POWER USERS 1 Service and Wires Charge R/month Applied as per clause 4.1.7 of the Electricity Tariff Policy for Credit Meters 3030,60 3485,19 y 4204,18 4834,81 38,72%
Residential Electricity Service under Standard Tariff
Households in Cape Town can access residential electricity services under the standard tariff, which includes a monthly service and wires charge, and tiered energy charges based on consumption. There is no free basic service for this category.
STANDARD TARIFFS RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS Tariff to be applied as per the requirements of the Electricity Tariff Policy.
Small Power Users (Category 2) Electricity Service
Small power users in Category 2 can access electricity under a higher energy charge rate and increased service fees, applicable to credit and prepayment meters.
PCR SMALL POWER USERS 2 Service and Wires Charge R/month Applied as per clause 4.1.7 of the Electricity Tariff Policy for Credit Meters 239,49 275,41 y 306,86 352,89 28,13%
