South Africa Has New Electricity Pricing Rules After 18 Years - What It Gets Right and Wrong

South Africa Has New Electricity Pricing Rules After 18 Years - What It Gets Right and Wrong

Analysis - The South African government has released a new electricity pricing policy for the first time in 18 years. The policy sets rules that the national energy regulator, the state-owned electricity utility Eskom and municipalities must follow when working out electricity prices.

South Africa has new electricity pricing rules after 18 years: what it gets right and wrong

The South African government has released a new electricity pricing policy for the first time in 18 years. The policy sets rules that the national energy regulator, the state-owned electricity utility Eskom and municipalities must follow when working out electricity prices. The policy explains which costs can be recovered from customers and how these charges should appear on electricity bills. Its aim is to ensure that prices are fair and clear,…

South Africa Publishes Revised Electricity Pricing Policy 2026 For Public Comment

South Africa has released the Revised Electricity Pricing Policy (EPP 2026) for public comment, aiming to restructure its electricity sector. The policy promotes a competitive market, separating generation, transmission, and distribution functions. It emphasizes cost-reflective tariffs and supports independent power producers while also addressing the needs of low-income households.

South Africa has new electricity pricing rules after 18 years: what it gets right and wrong - Stuff South Africa

The South African government has released a new electricity pricing policy for the first time in 18 years. The policy sets rules that the national energy regulator, the state-owned electricity utility Eskom and municipalities must follow when working out electricity prices. The policy explains which costs can be recovered from customers and how these charges should appear on electricity bills. [...]