IBTs benefit SA's low income domestic customers, NERSA says

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According to Metering.com, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) reports that the introduction of Inclining Block Tariffs (IBTs) in South Africa is benefiting low income domestic customers.

NERSA says that in a study into the impact of the implementation of IBTs, customers consuming between 0 kWh and 400 kWh noted a decrease in their electricity bills, while some customers who consume between 401 kWh and 800 kWh have reported a decrease in their electricity bill.

Aiming to cushion the effect of rising electricity prices for low income residential customers, NERSA approved implementation of IBTs in February. The study found that Eskom has fully implemented IBTs for both its conventional and prepaid meter customers in 76 out of the 173 municipalities. NERSA is now continuing to assist the remaining municipalities in effectively implementing IBTs, Metering.com reports.

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