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Change in tariff implementation date from 01 July to 01 April
West Rand Power Distributor has requested NERSA to approve a change in the annual tariff implementation date from 01 July to 01 April, to align with its financial year and better match Eskom's rate implementation schedule.
WRPD has requested NERSA to consider and amend their annual new rate implementation date from 01 July every year to 01 April every year.
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Reference
https://www.nersa.org.za/file/7966/WestRandPrivateDistributor.pdf
Tariff adjustment for West Rand Power Distributor (2025-26)
The West Rand Power Distributor is seeking approval from NERSA for a proposed 12.74% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year, based on updated cost of supply calculations and ongoing financial challenges due to a legal dispute with Eskom.
The private distributor applied for an increase of 12.72% in the 2024/25 financial year and is proposing an increase of 12.74% for the 2025/26 financial year.
Tariff adjustment for 2025-26 financial year
The West Rand Power Distributor is proposing a 12.74% increase in tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year to cover revenue requirements based on cost of supply methodology. This adjustment is under review by NERSA and will affect all customers of the distributor.
The private distributor applied for an increase of 12.72% in the 2024/25 financial year and is proposing an increase of 12.74% for the 2025/26 financial year.
Request to change rate implementation date to 01 April
West Rand Power Distributor has requested NERSA to change the annual rate implementation date from 01 July to 01 April, aligning it with Eskom’s implementation date and better matching the municipality’s financial year.
WRPD has requested NERSA to consider and amend their annual new rate implementation date from 01 July every year to 01 April every year.
