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Businesses using conventional meters will be charged a monthly basic fee and an energy rate per kilowatt-hour, which increases annually. Rates differ for single-phase and three-phase connections.
- Who it is for:
- business customers with conventional meters
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff is automatically applied based on meter type and business size.
Indigent households using prepaid meters with 20 Amp capacity will pay a reduced rate for electricity above 50 units per month. The first 50 units are free each month and not transferable.
- Who it is for:
- indigent households using prepaid 20 Amp meters
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff applies automatically to eligible indigent customers with this meter type.
Schools and old age homes (excluding higher education institutions) are subject to a TOU tariff with different rates for peak, standard, and off-peak hours, varying by season. Additional charges apply for demand and reactive energy.
- Who it is for:
- schools and old age homes (excluding higher education institutions)
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff applies automatically to eligible institutions.
The Cederberg Municipality has set new electricity rates for domestic customers using conventional meters. These include a basic monthly charge and an energy rate per kilowatt-hour, both increasing from the previous year. The rates apply to single-phase and three-phase connections.
- Who it is for:
- domestic customers with conventional meters
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff is automatically applied based on usage and meter type.
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa provides a downloadable Excel spreadsheet that serves as a model for designing community ownership structures in renewable energy projects. This model can be used by project developers, community groups, and regulators to ensure compliance with community ownership requirements.
- Who it is for:
- project developers, community groups, and regulatory staff involved in renewable energy projects
- How to act on it:
- Download the file from the provided link
Residents and businesses in Newcastle Municipality can apply to the Council to choose between being billed on the Standard tariff or the Time-of-Use tariff. However, they cannot switch more than once within any 12-month period.
- Who it is for:
- households, small businesses, churches, charitable organisations, and sporting bodies in Newcastle Municipality with metered electricity connections
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the Council to select either the Standard or Time-of-Use tariff
Consumers in Newcastle Municipality may apply to the Council to either increase or decrease the size of their circuit breaker (MCB) or their notified maximum demand. Applications to reduce these are subject to restrictions.
- Who it is for:
- households and businesses in Newcastle Municipality with metered electricity connections
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the Council to request an increase or decrease in circuit breaker size or notified maximum demand
Erf, flat, or office suite within the Knysna Municipality area that is not connected to the Council's electricity supply may apply to be connected, provided the Council deems it reasonable to do so.
- Who it is for:
- property owners or occupants of unconnected erfs or units in Knysna Municipality
- How to act on it:
- Apply to the Council for connection; submit evidence that connection is reasonable and feasible.
A residential property that has not had electricity purchased for three consecutive months is classified as a holiday home. If a holiday home becomes permanently occupied, an application can be made to reclassify it, subject to proof of physical occupancy and payment of an administration fee.
- Who it is for:
- owners or applicants of residential properties in Knysna Municipality
- How to act on it:
- Submit proof of permanent occupation to the Council; pay an administration fee if changing classification.
Existing credit meter users can switch to prepaid metering, but the change must be paid for by the consumer. This applies to both residential and commercial consumers.
- Who it is for:
- existing commercial or industrial consumers with credit meters
- How to act on it:
- Request a change from conventional to prepaid metering from the Manager Electrotechnical; pay all associated costs.
If a property meets the criteria for a holiday home becoming permanently occupied, an annual application can be made for an electrical consumption assessment to qualify for the All Inclusive Energy Charge. This requires meeting specific conditions and submitting proof of occupancy.
- Who it is for:
- owners of holiday homes transitioning to permanent occupancy in Knysna Municipality
- How to act on it:
- Apply annually for an electrical consumption assessment to qualify for the All Inclusive Energy Charge; provide proof of permanent occupancy.
AECI Property Services is proposing a revised electricity tariff for HV1 3 Part customers, featuring a 9.50% increase in demand and energy charges, along with a discount for restricted demand. This tariff will also be phased out and no longer available to new or existing customers.
- Who it is for:
- customers under the HV1 3 Part tariff category
- How to act on it:
- No application or submission required; this is a proposed tariff awaiting regulatory review and approval.