SAFCEI’s Comment on Eskom's Retail Tariff Plan 2025/26 Submission

Read SAFCEI's submission to NERSA on Eskom’s Revised Retail Tariff Plan (RTP).

Eskom has submitted a proposed retail tariff plan (RTP) to NERSA to change the structure of its Standard Tariffs, aiming to align costs with customer usage. However, the RTP introduces changes that will significantly impact low-income households.

SAFCEI’s major concerns include, but are not limited to, the proposed removal of Inclining Block Tariffs (IBT), which currently protect low-usage customers from high price increases, the funding model of electricity provision which is deepening energy poverty, and the future of electricity provision for South Africa.

Here are some resources to support you as you prepare your submission to NERSA:

1. SAFCEI's Comments to NERSA: SAFCEI’s submission on Eskom’s Revised Retail Tariff Plan for 2025/26, which you can endorse- please email Ntombi@safcei.org.za by 12 noon on 17 January 2025 (tomorrow) with your full name and organisation.
2. Kim's presentation on SAFCEI's submission and why the RTP is problematic is here.
3. Submission Template: You can use this template to make your own submission to NERSA, put in the reasons you feel this tariff increase plan is unacceptable. Download the template here.
4. Webinar Recording: The recording of yesterday's webinar is here.

The deadline for your written submissions is Friday, 17 January 2025

Members of the public and stakeholders who wish to attend or to present their views at the hearing must submit their requests by 16:30 on 20 January 2025.

The details of the public hearings are as follows: Date: 24 January 2025 Time: 09:30 – 13:00 Venue: Virtual via MS Teams and live stream

To register, for the public hearings please contact Mr. Walter Mabunda at: Tel No.: 012 401 4660 Email: publichearings@nersa.org.za

More information about NERSA’s public consultation on Eskom's retail tariff plan (RTP) can be found here. Click here to view the standard tariff application to NERSA.

We hope these materials will guide you through the process and empower you to make an informed submission. The public consultation is an important opportunity to raise concerns and contribute to the discussion on electricity pricing and energy access in South Africa.