2008/9 Tariffs and Charges - Eskom

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A larger customer will have a much lower supply cost than a smaller customer. In Eskom, larger customers generally subsidise smaller customers. The reasons for the higher cost for small customers are as follows: Ÿ As a ratio of overall consumption, smaller customers tend to use much more electricity in the more expensive peak periods and have a poorer load factor than that of larger customers. Ÿ Significantly more network capacity is required at the lower voltage level (e.g. 500 V) to supply a smaller customer than is required to supply a larger customer (e.g. 132 kV). This means that more electrical networks have to be built, maintained and operated to supply smaller customers. Also, more electrical losses occur in the latter sector. For Eskom the overall price of electricity is regulated and is based on approved costs plus a return on investment as determined by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). While Eskom's average price (total revenue/total consumption) is based on cost, individual price levels per customer or per customer class might not be cost-reflective. This is due to cost averaging, historical cross-subsidies and social factors such as the customer's ability to pay the determined price. Pro-rating of customer bills Appendices continued... The rates will be pro-rated based on the number of days in each period: Ÿ At times of price changes. ŸWhere a billing period spans the price change period. ŸWhere readings for demand or energy are not measured. 46 Eskom Tariffs and Charges
Appendix I: Energy saving tips Here are some energy saving tips that can help consumers to use electricity effectively especially during peak times. Peak times are between 07:00 and 10:00 in the morning and 18:00 and 20:00 in the evening. These are the times during which most customers consume large amounts of electricity. So, consumers can use appliances as efficiently as possible by switching off nonessentials during these peak periods, and in this way, a surprising amount of electricity can be conserved. Switch off the geyser when you get up at 06:00 and on in the evenings at 18:00. Residential users Appendices continued... Efficient lighting Use compact fluorescent lamps (CFL's) Install ceiling insulation Efficient cooking methods Choice of efficient appliances Geyser and other load control. (Example - swimming pool pump). Insulate the geyser with a geyser blanket Install a solar water heater Use a pressure cooker or a microwave to cook instead of a stove Do not open refrigerator door unnecessarily Space heating - Use electric blankets and turn them off when you go to bed. Insulate the ceiling and seal air gaps in the home Fill dishwasher completely before operating Defrost freezers regularly A front loading washing machine uses less water and costs less to operate. Use correct temperature settings to minimise the amount of electricity used, when using a tumble dryer. Use sunny days to hang out clothes. By removing clothing promptly from the dryer and folding them carefully, many items will require no ironing. Iron low temperature fabrics first to reduce warm-up time. Boil enough water according to your need. ã Eskom July 2008 47
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