EThekwiniMetro

This document is a tariff application information sheet prepared by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality's 2025/26 electricity tariffs. It outlines the municipality's revenue requirement of R23.3 billion, based on validated financial data and adjusted by NERSA for prudence. The document highlights the growing deficit and stable energy loss rates, while confirming that bulk electricity purchases will account for 76% of total costs. A key opportunity available is the provision of 65kWh of Free Basic Electricity monthly to registered indigent customers.