2008/9 Tariffs and Charges - Eskom
2008/9 Tariffs and Charges - Eskom
2008/9 Tariffs and Charges - Eskom
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will be applied as from 1 July <strong>2008</strong> <strong>and</strong> will replace the previously approved increase of 14,2%.<br />
The April increase of 14,2% was applicable for three months (1 April <strong>2008</strong> to 30 June<br />
<strong>2008</strong>) <strong>and</strong> the 34,2% increase implemented on 1 July is applicable for a nine-month<br />
period until 31 March 2009.<br />
A table with the summary of the 14,2% rates applicable from 1 April <strong>2008</strong> to 30 June<br />
<strong>2008</strong> (for non-local authority tariffs) is included on page 12 <strong>and</strong> 13.<br />
The tariffs applicable to local authorities from 1 April <strong>2008</strong> to 30 June <strong>2008</strong> can be found<br />
in the 2007/8 tariff book.<br />
2 c/kWh tax on electricity<br />
In the budget speech the Minister of Finance announced the introduction of a 2c/kWh levy<br />
on electricity produced from non-renewable sources (coal, gas <strong>and</strong> diesel). This levy will be<br />
applied from 1 September <strong>2008</strong> <strong>and</strong> will be in addition to the prices given in this document.<br />
Tariff structural changes<br />
The planned implementation of the tariff structural changes during <strong>2008</strong>/9 has been<br />
postponed. The <strong>2008</strong>/9 tariff charges are based on the same structures as the 2007/8 tariffs.<br />
The structural changes will be implemented once the NERSA approval of the requested<br />
structural changes is obtained. The implementation of the tariff structural changes is<br />
anticipated to be implemented during the 2009/10 financial year.<br />
The objectives of the planned tariff structural changes are to enhance the cost-reflectivity <strong>and</strong><br />
transparency of <strong>Eskom</strong>’s tariffs. The planned tariff structural changes include the<br />
commencement of a gradual alignment of the Electrification <strong>and</strong> Rural Subsidy (formerly<br />
known as Rate Rebalancing Levy) between contributing tariffs. Details of these changes are<br />
available on the <strong>Eskom</strong> web site or on request.<br />
Energy efficiency<br />
This <strong>2008</strong>/9 tariff book also includes information on how to contribute to energy efficiency.<br />
Customers can benefit from cost savings resulting from lower consumption by using the<br />
energy efficiency tips provided <strong>and</strong> at the same time make a contribution towards alleviating<br />
the high electricity dem<strong>and</strong> during periods of tight supply.<br />
Deon Conradie<br />
Senior Manager (Electricity Pricing)<br />
Foreword continued...<br />
<strong>Eskom</strong> <strong>Tariffs</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Charges</strong>
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