Have your say, PLEASE Do: Eskom’s application to increase electricity tariffs by 38.1%
| URGENT CALL FOR COMMENT – CLOSES THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER The National Energy Regulator (NERSA) has asked the public to comment on Eskom’s application to increase tariffs by 38.1% Nersa says this tariff increase could start as early as next April. Eskom claims the main drivers of the increase are operating costs and depreciation of assets. “Eskom’s revenue application amounts to R335-billion for the 2023/24 financial year,” the regulator said. Nersa has previously approved tariff increases lower than what Eskom had asked for. Earlier this year, Nersa approved a 9.61% instead of 20.5%. Nersa spokesperson Charles Hlebela said they approved the previous lower increase after more than 60,000 citizens raised affordability concerns. Public participation most certainly has an impact on these decisions. ⭕️ I ask you to please click the link or image to have your say, and then please share with all your groups and contacts. You have an opportunity to influence whether Eskom is granted a 38.1% increase or not, however, we do not have much time as the closing date is this Thursday, 8 September. Participation is an opportunity for you to influence the decision as to whether Eskom is granted a 38.1% increase or not. As we have seen, public pressure does create impact – and your voice is a powerful influence on the direction of our democracy. |
