Government welcomes NERSA's decision
By Nomava Nobumba
25 February 2010
Government has welcomed the decision of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to allow Eskom to increase electricity tariffs by about 25 percent for the next three years.
Speaking at parliament today, Minister of Energy Dipou Peters said government respects the independence of the regulator.
Peters added that the energy has a vital role in the countries economy.
“Without energy security, we cannot achieve the levels of economic activity that are necessary to create new jobs,” she said.
The minister said the government has also introduced solar water heaters which can reduce the usage of electricity.
“Solar water heaters will be issued to communities. The concern about the adverse impact of rising electricity tariffs on the poor will be counteracted by decline in monthly electricity bills.
Peters has also urged the public use energy more efficient.
“The more you use the more you will pay,” warned the minister
NERSA has announced yesterday their decision on the electricity tariff for the period of three years by 25 percent per annum, starting from July 01, 2010.
25 February 2010
Government has welcomed the decision of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to allow Eskom to increase electricity tariffs by about 25 percent for the next three years.
Speaking at parliament today, Minister of Energy Dipou Peters said government respects the independence of the regulator.
Peters added that the energy has a vital role in the countries economy.
“Without energy security, we cannot achieve the levels of economic activity that are necessary to create new jobs,” she said.
The minister said the government has also introduced solar water heaters which can reduce the usage of electricity.
“Solar water heaters will be issued to communities. The concern about the adverse impact of rising electricity tariffs on the poor will be counteracted by decline in monthly electricity bills.
Peters has also urged the public use energy more efficient.
“The more you use the more you will pay,” warned the minister
NERSA has announced yesterday their decision on the electricity tariff for the period of three years by 25 percent per annum, starting from July 01, 2010.
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