Eskom Tariff Book - 2018-19
Eskom Tariff Book - 2018-19
Eskom Tariff Book - 2018-19
Contents
Urban Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electricity tariff suitable for high load factor Urbanp customers with an NMD greater than 1 MVA
Urban Small. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electricity tariff for high load factor Urbanp customers with an NMD from 25 kVA up to 1 MVA
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TOU electricity tariff for Urbanp customers with an NMD greater than 1 MVA able to shift load
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TOU electricity tariff for Urbanp customers with an NMD from 25 kVA up to 5 MVA .
Gen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
An electricity tariff for Urbanp customers connected at medium voltage, high voltage and
Transmission voltages that both consume and generate energy at the same point of supply (or
metering point).
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Suite of electricity tariffs for supplies with commercial usage and also for non-commercial supplies
such as churches, schools, halls, clinics, old-age homes, public lighting or similar supplies in Urbanp
areas with an NMD up to 100 kVA.
PUBLIC LIGHTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Non-metered electricity tariff for public lighting or similar supplies where Eskom provides a supply
for, and if applicable maintains, any street light or similar public lighting where, the charge for the
supply is fixed based on the number of lights and light fixtures. The tariff is applicable only in Eskom-
designated Urbanp areas.
Bulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electricity tariff for residential bulk supplies to sectional title developments only, applicable to non-
local authority supplies.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Suite of electricity tariffs for residential customers and also may be applied to supplies such as
churches, schools, halls, clinics, old-age homes, or similar supplies in Urbanp areas with an NMD of
up to 100kVA.
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Suite of electricity tariffs based on the size of the supply and that provides a subsidy to low-usage
single-phase residential supplies in Urbanp and electrification areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electricity tariff for high load factor Ruralp customers with an NMD from 25 kVA with a supply
voltage < 22 kV (or 33 kV where designated by Eskom as rural) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TOU electricity tariff for Ruralp customers with dual and three-phase supplies with an NMD from
25 kVA with a supply voltage < 22 kV (or 33 kV where designated by Eskom as rural)
Gen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
An electricity tariff for Ruralp customers consuming energy (importers of energy from the Eskom
System) and generating energy (exporters of energy to the Eskom System) at the same point of
supply (or metering point).
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Suite of electricity tariff for Ruralp customers with single, dual, or three-phase conventionally
metered supplies an NMD up to 100 kVA with a supply voltage of < 500V.
Dx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
An electricity tariff for Ruralp single phase non-metered supplies limited to 5kVA typically suited to
small telecommunication installations where the electricity usage is low enough not to warrant
metering for billing purposes.
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An electricity tariff that provides a subsidy to low-usage single-phase supplies in Ruralp areas and is
only offered as a prepaid supply.
9. Generator Tariffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
10. Appendices
A. Transmission zones and applicable percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
B. Treatment of public holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
C. Eskom's defined time of use periods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
D. WEPS energy rate excluding losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
E. Loss factors for loads and generators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
F. Explanation of the excess network capacity charge for the NMD rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
G. Eskom's average price adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
H. Pricing of electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
I. Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Eskom contact information
Customers can contact the Eskom Call-Centre for customer services such as account queries,
applications for new connections, transfer of existing accounts and termination of accounts.
Customers can send an SMS message stating their customer service requirement to the following
number:
35328
For the latest contact details and tariff information, visit our web site at www.eskom.co.za/tariffs.
Visit our web site at www.eskom.co.za for more information on Eskom's service levels. Go to:
Ÿ Customer Care
Ÿ Customer Service Information
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Introduction
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Foreword
On 15 December 2017, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) determined Eskom's allowable
revenue for standard tariff customers of R 176 410m for the 2018/19 period. This revenue results in an annual
average price increase of 5.23% from 1 April 2018 to Eskom's direct customers and a 7.32% increase from 1 July
2018 to municipalities.
The tariff increases for the 2018/19 financial year are as follows:
Eskom direct
Ruraflex; Nightsave Rural; Ruraflex Gen, DUoS and TUoS charges 5.23%
Homelight 20A
Block 1 5.10%
Block 2 5.23%
* Due to the affordability subsidy charge increase of 15.41%, the average increase for these tariffs will be 6%.
The actual impact may differ depending on the individual customer's load factor. The reason for the
affordability subsidy charge increase is to cover the cost of the lower increases for the Homelight 20A tariff
as determined by Nersa.
For tariff impact calculations and for more information on Eskom's schedule of standard prices, please refer to
the website: www.eskom.co.za\tariffs.
Please note that the documents/ rates on the internet as well as this communication, takes into account the VAT
increase.
Deon Conradie
Senior Manager (Electricity Pricing)
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Abbreviations
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Definitions
Account means the invoice received by a customer for a single point of delivery (POD) or if consolidated, multiple
points of delivery for electricity supplied and/or use of the System.
Active energy charge or energy charge means the charge for each unit of energy consumed, typically charged
for as c/kWh.
Administration charge means the daily fixed charge payable per POD to recover administration-related costs
such as meter reading, billing and meter capital. It is based on the monthly utilised capacity or maximum export
capacity of each POD.
Affordability subsidy charge means the transparent charge indicating socio-economic subsidies related to the
supply of electricity to residential tariffs and is payable on Eskom related active energy sales to non-local authority
tariffs.
Ancillary Service charge means the charge that recovers the cost of providing ancillary services by the System
Operator.
Annual utilised capacity means the higher of the notified maximum demand (NMD) or maximum demand, per
POD/point of supply measured in kVA, and registered during a rolling 12-month period.
Chargeable demand means the highest average demand measured in kVA in a billing month during the chargeable
time periods specified for each tariff. For WEPS and Megaflex, the chargeable period is during WEPS and Megaflex's
peak and standard periods and for Nightsave Urban (Large and Small) and Nightsave Rural during Nightsave's peak
periods.
Code means the Distribution Code, the South African Grid Code, the Grid Connection Code for Renewable
Power Plants or any other code, published by Nersa, as applicable, and as amended, modified, extended, replaced or
re-enacted from time to time.
Distribution means the regulated business unit through which Eskom constructs, owns, operates and maintains
the Distribution System in accordance with its licence and the Code.
Distribution losses charge means the production-based (energy) incentive to generators. The losses charge is
based on the approved loss factors, the load factor, the amount of energy produced seasonally and TOU and the
WEPS energy rate (excluding losses).
Distribution network capacity charge (previously known as the Distribution network access charge) means
the R/kVA or R/POD fixed network charge raised to recover Distribution network costs and depending on the tariff
is charged on the annual utilised capacity or maximum export capacity where maximum demand is measured or the
NMD where maximum demand is not measured.
Distribution network demand charge means the R/kVA or c/kWh variable network charge raised to recover
Distribution network costs and depending on the tariff may be charged on the chargeable demand or the active
energy.
Distribution System means Eskom's network infrastructure consisting of assets operated at a nominal voltage of
132 kV or less, not classified as transmission transformation equipment.
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Distribution use-of-system (DUoS) charges means the network tariffs charged for making capacity available,
connecting to and for the use of the Distribution System. The DUoS charges are the source of the Distribution
network charge components in the retail tariff structures.
DUoS charge (generators) means the DUoS charges payable by generators. These DUoS charges for generators
comprise the network capacity charge based on maximum export capacity, the losses charge, the ancillary service
charge, the service charge and the administration charge.
DUoS charge (loads) means the DUoS charges payable by loads. These DUoS charges comprise the network
capacity charge, the network demand charge, the urban low voltage subsidy charge, the ancillary service charge, the
service charge, the administration charge and the electrification and rural network subsidy charge.
Electrification and rural network subsidy charge means the DUoS charge transparently indicating the
contribution towards socio-economic network-related subsidies for Residential and Ruralp tariffs and is payable by
loads that use the Distribution or Transmission System for the delivery of energy.
Energy demand charge means the seasonally differentiated charge per POD that recovers peak energy costs, and
based on the chargeable demand.
Embedded Transmission use-of-system (ETUoS) charge means the TUoS charges payable by customers
connected to the Distribution network.
Excess network capacity charge (previously known as the excess network access charge) means the charge
payable with reference to the NMD rules and is based on the demand exceeding the NMD multiplied by the event
number (recorded every time the NMD is exceeded) multiplied by the applicable network capacity charges for the
tariff .
High-demand season means the TOU Period from 1 June to 31 August of each year.
High voltage (HV) networks usually consist of equipment supplied at a voltage greater than 22kV and consist of
the distribution substations and networks. A substation is considered an HV substation when the primary side of
the substation is supplied at a voltage > 22 kV.
Key customer means a customer identified by Eskom as requiring special services, or a customer that consumes
more than 100 GWh per annum on a contiguous site.
Local authority tariffs means tariffs applicable to municipal bulk points of supply.
Loss factors mean the factor indicating the cost or benefit of technical energy losses on the Transmission and the
Distribution System. The Distribution loss factors differ per voltage category and per Ruralp and Urbanp categories.
The Transmission loss factors differ for generators and loads and are based on the Transmission zones.
Losses charge means the charge payable based on the applicable loss factors and the WEPS rate excluding losses.
Low-demand season means the TOU Period from 1 September to 31 May of each year.
Maximum demand means the highest average demand measured in kVA or kW at the POD/point of supply during
a 30 minute integrating period in a billing month.
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Maximum export capacity (MEC) means the maximum capacity at the point(s) of supply notified by the
customer and accepted by Eskom for the transmission of electrical energy between a generator and the
Transmission or Distribution System. Note: The notification of the maximum export capacity shall be governed by the
NMD and MEC rules.
Medium voltage (MV) networks consist of the networks above 1 kV up to 22 kV. Some rural networks with a
voltage of 33 kV have been specifically designated by Eskom as rural reticulation networks. A substation is
considered a MV substation when the primary side of the substation is supplied at a voltage < 22 kV.
Monthly utilised capacity means the higher of the notified maximum demand (NMD) or maximum demand,
measured in kVA or kW, registered during the billing month.
Network capacity charge (previously known as the network access charge) means the R/kVA or R/POD fixed
network charge raised to recover network costs and depending on the tariff is charged on the annual utilised
capacity or maximum export capacity where maximum demand is measured or the NMD where maximum demand
is not measured.
Network demand charge means the R/kVA or c/kWh variable network charge raised to recover network costs
and depending on the tariff may be charged on the chargeable demand or the active energy.
Non-local authority tariffs means the tariffs applicable to Eskom's direct customers (i.e. customers within
Eskom's licensed area of supply) and exclude the non-local authority tariffs.
Notified maximum demand (NMD) means the contracted maximum demand notified in writing by the
customer and accepted by Eskom per POD/point of supply. Note: The notification of demand shall be governed by the
NMD and MEC rules.
NMD and MEC rules means the rules approved by Nersa and as amended from time to time for the notification of
demand or maximum export capacity or changes to or exceedances of the NMD or MEC.
Off-peak period means the TOU periods of relatively low system demand.
Peak period means the TOU periods of relatively high system demand.
Point of delivery (POD)/point of supply, means either a single point of supply or a specific group of points of
supply on Eskom's System from where electricity is supplied to the customer by Eskom or from where the customer
supplies electricity to Eskom's System located within a single substation, at which electricity is supplied to the
customer at the same declared voltage and tariff. Note:This can be a metering or summation point.
Public holidays means the treatment of charges on public holidays as specified by Eskom.
Reactive energy charge means a c/kVArh charge based on the power factor and tariff of the POD.
Ruralp means areas classified as rural by Eskom for the purposes of tariff design and classification.
Service and Administration charge means the monthly charge payable per account for service and
administration related costs. (Also see service charge and administration charge).
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Service charge means the daily fixed charge payable per account to recover service-related costs and is based on
the sum of the monthly utilised capacity or maximum export capacity of all PODs linked to an account.
Standard period means the TOU periods of relatively mid system demand.
Standard charge/fee means the fees/charges that may be reused in addition to the tariff charges for direct services
provided to the customer such as connections, disconnections, special meter reading etc.
System means the Transmission and Distribution network infrastructure consisting of all lines and substation
equipment.
Time-of-use (TOU) tariff means a tariff with energy charges that change during different TOU periods and
seasons.
TOU periods means time blocks based on the volume of electricity demand during high, mid and low demand
periods and may differ per tariff. The TOU periods typically are peak, standard and off-peak periods and differ
during in high and low demand seasons.
Transmission means the regulated business unit through which Eskom constructs, owns, operates and maintains
the Transmission System in accordance with its licence and the Code.
Transmission system means Eskom's electricity system consisting of all lines and substation equipment where the
nominal voltage is above 132 kV or where the nominal voltage is lower than or equal to 132 kV and there are no
Distribution System assets.
Transmission use-of-system (TUoS) charges means the network tariffs charged for making capacity available,
connecting to and for the use of the Transmission System. The TUoS charges are the source of the ETUoS and the
Transmission network charge components in the retail tariff structures.
Transmission network access charge means the same as Transmission network charge.
Transmission zone(s) means the geographic differentiation applicable to Transmission network charges and loss
factors as indicated in paragraph, to indicate the costs associated with the delivery and transmission of energy.
Urbanp areas means areas classified by Eskom as urban for the purposes of tariff design and classification.
Urban low voltage subsidy charge means the charge transparently indicating the network-related cross subsidy
payable by > 66 kV Urbanp connected supplies for the benefit of < 66 kV connected Urbanp supplies.
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Standard charge
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Electricity tariff suitable for high load factor Urbanp customers with an NMD greater than 1 MVA for
Nightsave Urban Large and an NMD from 25kVA to 1 MVA for Nightsave Urban Small, with the
following charges:
Ÿ seasonally differentiated c/kWh active energy charges including losses based on the voltage of the supply and the
transmission zone
Ÿ seasonally differentiated R/kVA energy demand charges based on the voltage of the supply, the transmission
zone and charged on the chargeable demand in peak periods;
Ÿ the treatment of public holidays for the raising of the energy demand charge and the network demand charge;
Ÿ a R/kVA transmission network charge based on the voltage of the supply, the transmission zone and charged on
the annual utilised capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/kVA Distribution network capacity charge based on the voltage of the supply and the annual utilised capacity
measured at the POD applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/kVA Distribution network demand charge based on the voltage of the supply and the chargeable demand
measured at the POD applicable during peak periods only;
Ÿ a R/kVA urban low voltage subsidy charge applicable to > 66 kV supplies based on the voltage of the supply and
charged on the annual utilised capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods.
Ÿ a c/kWh ancillary service charge based on the voltage of the supply applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/account/day service charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each POD linked to an account
Ÿ a R/POD/day administration charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each POD linked to an account
Ÿ a c/kWh electrification and rural network subsidy charge applied to the total active energy measured at the POD
in the month
Ÿ a c/kWh affordability subsidy charge applied to the total active energy purchased from Eskom at the POD in the
month – applicable to non-local authority tariffs only;
Ÿ additional charges in the event of an NMD exceedance and in accordance with the NMD rules.
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10 ~ Alice Power Station
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Transmission
Urban tariffs
Active energy charge (c/kWh) Energy demand charge (R/kVA/m)
Network
High demand Low demand High demand Low demand charge
Transmission Voltage season (Jun-Aug) season (Sep-May) season (Jun-Aug) season (Sep-May) (R/kVA/m)
zone
VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl
< 500V 72.34 83.19 56.23 64.66 220.11 253.13 30.76 35.37 8.38 9.64
< 300km > 500V & < 66kV 68.50 78.78 53.47 61.49 213.04 245.00 29.78 34.25 7.66 8.81
> 66kV & < 132kV 68.00 78.20 52.83 60.75 205.28 236.07 28.70 33.01 7.46 8.58
> 132kV* 63.61 73.15 49.46 56.88 198.02 227.72 27.68 31.83 9.42 10.83
< 500V 73.31 84.31 56.85 65.38 222.38 255.74 31.06 35.72 8.44 9.71
> 300km & > 500V & < 66kV 69.94 80.43 54.56 62.74 215.20 247.48 30.04 34.55 7.73 8.89
< 600km > 66kV & < 132kV 69.42 79.83 53.90 61.99 207.31 238.41 28.96 33.30 7.51 8.64
> 132kV* 64.95 74.69 50.47 58.04 200.04 230.05 27.93 32.12 9.51 10.94
< 500V 73.99 85.09 57.40 66.01 224.66 258.36 31.38 36.09 8.54 9.82
> 600km & > 500V & < 66kV 70.63 81.22 55.12 63.39 217.36 249.96 30.38 34.94 7.80 8.97
< 900km > 66kV & < 132kV 70.10 80.62 54.44 62.61 209.40 240.81 29.25 33.64 7.56 8.69
> 132kV* 65.58 75.42 50.98 58.63 202.04 232.35 28.21 32.44 9.65 11.10
< 500V 74.78 86.00 57.99 66.69 226.83 260.85 31.68 36.43 8.59 9.88
> 500V & < 66kV 71.32 82.02 55.66 64.01 219.54 252.47 30.64 35.24 7.89 9.07
> 900km
> 66kV & < 132kV 70.83 81.45 54.97 63.22 211.54 243.27 29.55 33.98 7.63 8.77
> 132kV* 66.28 76.22 51.54 59.27 204.08 234.69 28.50 32.78 9.72 11.18
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
All season
Service charge Administration Ancillary service Electrification Affordability
Customer (R/account/day) charge Voltage charge (c/kWh) & rural network subsidy charge
categories (R/POD/day) subsidy charge (c/kWh)
VAT incl
VAT incl VAT incl (c/kWh) Only payable by
< 500V 0.39 0.45 non-local authority
> 1 MVA 191.16 219.83 86.15 99.07 > 500V & < 66kV 0.38 0.44 tariffs
Key 3745.97 4307.87 119.64 137.59 > 66kV & < 132kV 0.36 0.41 VAT incl VAT incl
customers > 132kV* 0.34 0.39 7.45 8.57 3.31 3.81
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
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Electrification Affordability
& rural network subsidy charge
subsidy charge (c/kWh)
(c/kWh) Only payable by
non-local authority
tariffs
VAT incl VAT incl
7.45 8.57 3.31 3.81
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TOU electricity tariff for Urbanp customers with an NMD greater than 1 MVA that are able to shift
load, with the following charges:
Ÿ seasonally and time-of-use differentiated c/kWh active energy charges including losses, based on the voltage of
supply and the transmission zone;
Ÿ three time-of-use periods namely peak, standard and off-peak;
Ÿ the treatment of public holidays for the raising of the active energy charge and the network demand charge;
Ÿ a R/kVA/month Transmission network charge based on the voltage of the supply, the transmission zone and the
annual utilised capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/kVA/month Distribution network capacity charge based on the voltage of the supply and the annual utilised
capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/kVA/month Distribution network demand charge based on the voltage of the supply and the chargeable
demand measured at the POD applicable during peak and standard periods;
Ÿ a R/kVA urban low voltage subsidy charge based on the voltage of the supply and charged on the annual utilised
capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods
Ÿ a c/kWh ancillary service charge based on the voltage of the supply applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/account/day service charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each account;
Ÿ a R/POD/day administration charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each POD linked to an account;
Ÿ a c/kVArh reactive energy charge supplied in excess of 30% (0,96 power factor or less) of the kWh recorded
during the peak and standard periods. The excess reactive energy is determined per 30-minute integrating
period and accumulated for the month and will only be applicable during the high-demand season;
Ÿ a c/kWh electrification and rural network subsidy charge, applied to the total active energy measured at the
POD in the month;
Ÿ a c/kWh affordability subsidy charge applied to the total active energy purchased from Eskom at the POD in the
month – applicable to non-local authority tariffs only;
Ÿ additional charges in the event of an NMD exceedance in accordance with the NMD rules.
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10 ~ Brakpan Power Station
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< 500V 292.89 336.82 89.11 102.48 48.66 55.96 95.91 110.30 66.18 76.11 42.19 48.52 8.38 9.64
< 300km > 500V & < 66kV 288.29 331.53 87.34 100.44 47.43 54.54 94.03 108.13 64.73 74.44 41.06 47.22 7.66 8.81
> 66kV & < 132kV 279.16 321.03 84.56 97.24 45.93 52.82 91.08 104.74 62.67 72.07 39.77 45.74 7.46 8.58
> 132kV* 263.11 302.58 79.70 91.66 43.29 49.78 8585 98.73 59.07 67.93 37.48 43.10 9.42 10.83
< 500V 295.28 339.57 89.47 102.89 48.57 55.86 96.33 110.78 66.32 76.27 42.07 48.38 8.44 9.71
> 300km & > 500V & < 66kV 291.17 334.85 88.20 101.43 47.90 55.09 94.99 109.24 65.37 75.18 41.47 47.69 7.73 8.89
< 600km > 66kV & < 132kV 281.91 324.20 85.39 98.20 46.36 53.31 91.96 105.75 63.29 72.78 40.15 46.17 7.51 8.64
> 132kV* 265.74 305.60 80.51 92.59 43.69 50.24 86.67 99.67 59.65 68.60 37.83 43.50 9.51 10.94
< 500V 298.22 342.95 90.34 103.89 49.04 56.40 97.29 111.88 66.96 77.00 42.46 48.83 8.54 9.82
> 600km & > 500V & < 66kV 294.10 338.22 89.10 102.47 48.38 55.64 95.93 110.32 66.03 75.93 41.89 48.17 7.80 8.97
< 900km > 66kV & < 132kV 284.78 327.50 86.27 99.21 46.84 53.87 92.89 106.82 63.94 73.53 40.56 46.64 7.56 8.69
> 132kV* 268.42 308.68 81.30 93.50 44.17 50.80 87.56 100.69 60.25 69.29 38.24 43.98 9.65 11.10
< 500V 301.22 346.40 91.28 104.97 49.55 56.98 98.27 113.01 67.62 77.76 42.92 49.36 8.59 9.88
> 500V & < 66kV 297.02 341.57 89.97 103.47 48.84 56.17 96.87 111.40 66.66 76.66 42.30 48.65 7.89 9.07
> 900km
> 66kV & < 132kV 287.64 330.79 87.13 100.20 47.31 54.41 93.82 107.89 64.58 74.27 40.97 47.12 7.63 8.77
> 132kV* 271.03 311.68 82.14 94.46 44.63 51.32 88.47 101.74 60.91 70.05 38.66 44.46 9.72 11.18
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
Distribution network charges
Network capacity charge Network demand charge Urban low voltage subsidy
Voltage (R/kVA/m) (R/kVA/m) charge (R/kVA/m)
VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl
< 500V 16.65 19.15 31.57 36.31 0.00 0.00
> 500V & < 66kV 15.27 17.56 28.96 33.30 0.00 0.00
> 66kV & < 132kV 5.45 6.27 10.10 11.62 13.45 15.47
> 132kV / Transmission connected 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.45 15.47
Reactive energy
Administration Ancillary service
Customer Service charge Voltage charge (c/kVArh)
charge charge (c/kWh)
categories (R/account/day) High season VAT incl
(R/POD/day) VAT incl
VAT incl VAT incl 13.47 15.49
< 500V 0.39 0.45
> 1 MVA 191.16 219.83 86.15 99.07
> 500V & < 66kV 0.38 0.44 Low season VAT incl
> 66kV & < 132kV 0.36 0.41
Key customer 3745.97 4307.87 119.64 137.59 0.00 0.00
> 132kV* 0.34 0.39
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
Electrification Affordability
& rural network subsidy charge
subsidy charge (c/kWh)
(c/kWh) Only payable by
non-local authority
tariffs
VAT incl VAT incl
7.45 8.57 3.31 3.81
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< 500V 300.18 345.21 91.34 105.04 49.84 57.32 98.28 113.02 67.83 78.00 43.23 49.71 8.36 9.61
< 300km > 500V & < 66kV 295.45 339.77 89.52 102.95 48.61 55.90 96.38 110.84 66.33 76.28 42.09 48.40 7.63 8.77
> 66kV & < 132kV 286.13 329.05 86.67 99.67 47.07 54.13 93.34 107.34 64.25 73.89 40.75 46.86 7.43 8.54
> 132kV* 269.66 310.11 81.69 93.94 44.36 51.01 87.96 101.15 60.54 69.62 38.41 44.17 9.40 10.81
< 500V 302.63 348.02 91.68 105.43 49.78 57.25 98.72 113.53 67.97 78.17 43.11 49.58 8.40 9.66
> 300km & > 500V & < 66kV 298.40 343.16 90.40 103.96 49.09 56.45 97.35 111.95 67.00 77.05 42.50 48.88 7.71 8.87
< 600km > 66kV & < 132kV 288.93 332.27 87.52 100.65 47.52 54.65 94.25 108.39 64.86 74.59 41.14 47.31 7.48 8.60
> 132kV* 272.35 313.20 82.52 94.90 44.80 51.52 88.83 102.15 61.15 70.32 38.79 44.61 9.49 10.91
< 500V 305.65 351.50 92.60 106.49 50.27 57.81 99.70 114.66 68.63 78.92 43.54 50.07 8.51 9.79
> 600km & > 500V & < 66kV 301.41 346.62 91.30 105.00 49.58 57.02 98.34 113.09 67.64 77.79 42.93 49.37 7.77 8.94
< 900km > 66kV & < 132kV 291.87 335.65 88.40 101.66 48.00 55.20 95.18 109.46 65.51 75.34 41.55 47.78 7.54 8.67
> 132kV* 275.08 316.34 83.34 95.84 45.25 52.04 89.74 103.20 61.76 71.02 39.18 45.06 9.62 11.06
< 500V 308.72 355.03 93.53 107.56 50.79 58.41 100.71 115.82 69.31 79.71 43.98 50.58 8.55 9.83
> 500V & < 66kV 304.42 350.08 92.21 106.04 50.08 57.59 99.29 114.18 68.34 78.59 43.34 49.84 7.85 9.03
> 900km
> 66kV & < 132kV 294.81 339.03 89.31 102.71 48.50 55.78 96.16 110.58 66.17 76.10 41.98 48.28 7.60 8.74
> 132kV* 277.79 319.46 84.19 96.82 45.75 52.61 90.66 104.26 62.41 71.77 39.61 45.55 9.69 11.14
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
Distribution network charges
Network capacity charge Network demand charge Urban low voltage subsidy
Voltage (R/kVA/m) (R/kVA/m) charge (R/kVA/m)
VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl
< 500V 16.68 19.18 31.61 36.35 0.00 0.00
> 500V & < 66kV 15.29 17.58 28.99 33.34 0.00 0.00
> 66kV & < 132kV 5.47 6.29 10.11 11.63 13.39 15.40
> 132kV / Transmission connected 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.39 15.40
Reactive energy
Administration Ancillary service
Customer Service charge Voltage charge (c/kVArh)
charge charge (c/kWh)
categories (R/account/day) High season VAT incl
(R/POD/day) VAT incl
VAT incl VAT incl 13.40 15.41
< 500V 0.39 0.45
> 1 MVA 190.47 219.04 85.86 98.74
> 500V & < 66kV 0.38 0.44 Low season VAT incl
> 66kV & < 132kV 0.35 0.40
Key customer 3732.51 4292.39 119.20 137.08 0.00 0.00
> 132kV* 0.33 0.38
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
Electrification
& rural network
subsidy charge
(c/kWh)
VAT incl
7.42 8.53
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TOU electricity tariff for Urbanp customers with an NMD from 25 kVA up to 5 MVA, with the
following charges:
Ÿ seasonally and time-of-use differentiated c/kWh active energy charges including losses, based on the voltage of
supply and the transmission zone;
Ÿ three time-of-use periods namely peak, standard and off-peak;
Ÿ the treatment of public holidays for the raising of the active energy charge and the network demand charge;
Ÿ a R/kVA/month network capacity charge combining the Transmission and Distribution network capacity
charges based on the voltage of the supply, the transmission zone and the annual utilised capacity measured at
the POD applicable during all time periods.
Ÿ a c/kWh Distribution network demand charge based on the voltage of the supply and the energy measured at the
POD during the peak and standard periods;
Ÿ a R/kVA urban low voltage subsidy charge based on the voltage of the supply and charged on the annual utilised
capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods
Ÿ a c/kWh ancillary service charge based on the voltage of the supply applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/account/day service charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each account;
Ÿ a R/POD/day administration charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each POD linked to an account;
Ÿ a c/kVArh reactive energy charge supplied in excess of 30% (0,96 power factor or less) of the kWh recorded
during the entire billing period. The excess reactive energy is determined using the billing period totals and will
only be applicable during the high-demand season;
Ÿ a c/kWh electrification and rural network subsidy charge, applied to the total active energy measured at the
POD in the month;
Ÿ a c/kWh affordability subsidy charge applied to the total active energy purchased from Eskom at the POD in the
month – applicable to non-local authority tariffs only;
Ÿ additional charges in the event of an NMD exceedance in accordance with the NMD rules.
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10 ~ Highveld Power Station
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< 500V 292.89 336.82 89.11 102.48 48.66 55.96 95.91 110.30 66.18 76.11 42.19 48.52 25.00 28.75
< 300km > 500V & < 66kV 288.29 331.53 87.34 100.44 47.43 54.54 94.03 108.13 64.73 74.44 41.06 47.22 22.91 26.35
> 66kV & < 132kV 279.16 321.03 84.56 97.24 45.93 52.82 91.08 104.74 62.67 72.07 39.77 45.74 12.87 14.80
> 132kV* 263.11 302.58 79.70 91.66 43.29 49.78 85.85 98.73 59.07 67.93 37.48 43.10 9.38 10.79
< 500V 295.28 339.57 89.47 102.89 48.57 55.86 96.33 110.78 66.32 76.27 42.07 48.38 25.06 28.82
> 300km & > 500V & < 66kV 291.17 334.85 88.20 101.43 47.90 55.09 94.99 109.24 65.37 75.18 41.47 47.69 22.98 26.43
< 600km > 66kV & < 132kV 281.91 324.20 85.39 98.20 46.36 53.31 91.96 105.75 63.29 72.78 40.15 46.17 12.92 14.86
> 132kV* 265.74 305.60 80.51 92.59 43.69 50.24 86.67 99.67 59.65 68.60 37.83 43.50 9.48 10.90
< 500V 298.22 342.95 90.34 103.89 49.04 56.40 97.29 111.88 66.96 77.00 42.46 48.83 25.18 28.96
> 600km & > 500V & < 66kV 294.10 338.22 89.10 102.47 48.38 55.64 95.93 110.32 66.03 75.93 41.89 48.17 23.05 26.51
< 900km > 66kV & < 132kV 284.78 327.50 86.27 99.21 46.84 53.87 92.89 106.82 63.94 73.53 40.56 46.64 13.00 14.95
> 132kV* 268.42 308.68 81.30 93.50 44.17 50.80 87.56 100.69 60.25 69.29 38.24 43.98 9.62 11.06
< 500V 301.22 346.40 91.28 104.97 49.55 56.98 98.27 113.01 67.62 77.76 42.92 49.36 25.20 28.98
> 500V & < 66kV 297.02 341.57 89.97 103.47 48.84 56.17 96.87 111.40 66.66 76.66 42.30 48.65 23.13 26.60
> 900km 40.97
> 66kV & < 132kV 287.64 330.79 87.13 100.20 47.31 54.41 93.82 107.89 64.58 74.27 47.12 13.05 15.01
> 132kV* 271.03 311.68 82.14 94.46 44.63 51.32 88.47 101.74 60.91 70.05 38.66 44.46 9.68 11.13
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
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< 500V 300.18 345.21 91.34 105.04 49.84 57.32 98.28 113.02 67.83 78.00 43.23 49.71 25.03 26.58
< 300km > 500V & < 66kV 295.45 339.77 89.52 102.95 48.61 55.90 96.38 110.84 66.33 76.28 42.09 48.40 22.93 24.36
> 66kV & < 132kV 286.13 329.05 86.67 99.67 47.07 54.13 93.34 107.34 64.25 73.89 40.75 46.86 12.88 13.68
> 132kV* 269.66 310.11 81.69 93.94 44.36 51.01 87.96 101.15 60.54 69.62 38.41 44.17 9.40 9.99
< 500V 302.63 348.02 91.68 105.43 49.78 57.25 98.72 113.53 67.97 78.17 43.11 49.58 25.08 26.64
> 300km & > 500V & < 66kV 298.40 343.16 90.40 103.96 49.09 56.45 97.35 111.95 67.00 77.05 42.50 48.88 23.01 24.44
< 600km > 66kV & < 132kV 288.93 332.27 87.52 100.65 47.52 54.65 94.25 108.39 64.86 74.59 41.14 47.31 12.95 13.76
> 132kV* 272.35 313.20 82.52 94.90 44.80 51.52 88.83 102.15 61.15 70.32 38.79 44.61 9.49 10.08
< 500V 305.65 351.50 92.60 106.49 50.27 57.81 99.70 114.66 68.63 78.92 43.54 50.07 25.21 26.78
> 600km & > 500V & < 66kV 301.41 346.62 91.30 105.00 49.58 57.02 98.34 113.09 67.64 77.79 42.93 49.37 23.07 24.51
< 900km > 66kV & < 132kV 291.87 335.65 88.40 101.66 48.00 55.20 95.18 109.46 65.51 75.34 41.55 47.78 13.01 13.82
> 132kV* 275.08 316.34 83.34 95.84 45.25 52.04 89.74 103.20 61.76 71.02 39.18 45.06 9.62 10.21
< 500V 308.72 355.03 93.53 107.56 50.79 58.41 100.71 115.82 69.31 79.71 43.98 50.58 25.23 26.80
> 500V & < 66kV 304.42 350.08 92.21 106.04 50.08 57.59 99.29 114.18 68.34 78.59 43.34 49.84 23.17 24.61
> 900km
> 66kV & < 132kV 294.81 339.03 89.31 102.71 48.50 55..78 96.16 110.58 66.17 76.10 41.98 48.28 13.05 13.86
> 132kV* 277.79 319.46 84.19 96.82 45.75 52.61 90.66 104.26 62.41 71.77 39.61 45.55 9.69 10.29
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
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Gen
An electricity tariff for Urbanp customers connected at medium voltage, high voltage and
Transmission voltages that consume energy (importers of energy from the Transmission and
Distribution System) and generate energy (exporters of energy to the Transmission and Distribution
System) at the same point of supply (or metering point). The following charges shall apply for the
consumption and generation of energy:
Ÿ seasonally and time-of-use differentiated c/kWh active energy charges including losses, based on the voltage of
supply and the Transmission zone for energy supplied at the POD;
Ÿ three time-of-use periods namely peak, standard and off-peak;
Ÿ the treatment of public holidays for the raising of the active energy charge and the network demand charge;
Ÿ a R/account/day service charge based on the monthly utilised capacity (MUC) and/ or maximum export capacity
of all points of supply/points of delivery linked to an account.
Ÿ a R/POD/point of supply/day administration charge based on monthly utilised capacity (MUC) and maximum
export capacity of each POD/point of supply linked to an account; .
Ÿ for Transmission connected supplies, the higher of the value of :
Ÿ the a R/kVA/month Transmission network charge (loads) payable each month based on the voltage of the
supply, the Transmission zone and the annual utilised capacity measured at the POD applicable during all
time periods or,
Ÿ the R/kW/month Transmission network charge (generators) payable each month for transmission-
connected generators based on the Transmission zone for generators and the maximum export capacity
applicable during all time periods for each premise;
Ÿ for Distribution connected supplies, the higher of the value of :
Ÿ the R/kW/month Distribution network capacity charge (generators) based on the voltage of the supply and
the maximum export capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods; less
Ÿ a distribution losses charge based on loss factors using the following formula: energy produced in peak,
standard and off-peak periods x WEPS rates excluding losses in each TOU period x (Distribution loss factor
x Transmission loss factor (for loads)-1) measured at each point of supply not beyond extinction);
or the sum of :
Ÿ a R/kVA/month Transmission network charge based on the voltage of the supply, the Transmission zone and
the annual utilised capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods; and
Ÿ the R/kVA/month Distribution network capacity charge (loads) based on the voltage of the supply and annual
utilised capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods; and
Ÿ a R/kVA/month Distribution network demand charge based on the voltage of the supply and the chargeable
demand at the POD applicable during peak and standard periods;
Ÿ for Transmission connected generators a losses charge based on loss factors at each point of supply is applied
based on the following formula:
Ÿ energy produced in peak, standard and off-peak periods x WEPS rates excluding losses in each TOU period
x (Transmission loss factor (for generators)-1/Transmission loss factor (for generators)).
Ÿ a R/kVA urban low voltage subsidy charge based on the voltage of the supply and charged on the annual utilised
capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a c/kWh ancillary service charge applied on the total active energy supplied and produced in the month based on
the voltage of the supply applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a c/kVArh reactive energy charge supplied in excess of 30% (0,96 power factor or less) of the kWh recorded
during the peak and standard periods. The excess reactive energy is determined per 30-minute integrating
period and accumulated for the month and will only be applicable during the high-demand season;
Ÿ a c/kWh electrification and rural subsidy (ERS) applied to the total active energy supplied in the month;
Ÿ a c/kWh affordability subsidy charge applied to the total active energy supplied in the month; and
Ÿ additional charges in the event of an NMD or MEC exceedance in accordance with the NMD and MEC rules.
Notes:
Ÿ A comparison is made on a monthly basis to determine the higher (in rand value) of the network charges as a consumer and as a generator
located at the same point of supply/ metering point and these rand values will be used for billing purposes.
Ÿ The network charges, loss charges, Distribution losses charge, ancillary service charges as well as administration charges and service charge
applicable for generators will depend on whether the generator is Transmission or Distribution connected.
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< 500V 292.89 336.82 89.11 102.48 48.66 55.96 95.91 110.30 66.18 76.11 42.19 48.52 8.38 9.64
< 300km > 500V & < 66kV 288.29 331.53 87.34 100.44 47.43 54.54 94.03 108.13 6473 74.44 41.06 47.22 7.66 8.81
> 66kV & < 132kV 279.16 321.03 84.56 97.24 45.93 52.82 91.08 104.74 62.67 72.07 39.77 45.74 7.46 8.58
> 132kV* 263.11 302.58 79.70 91.66 43.29 49.78 85.85 98.73 59.07 67.93 37.48 43.10 9.42 10.83
< 500V 295.28 339.57 89.47 102.89 48.57 55.86 96.33 110.78 66.32 76.27 42.07 48.38 8.44 9.71
> 300km & > 500V & < 66kV 291.17 334.85 88.20 101.43 47.90 55.09 94.99 109.24 65.37 75.18 41.47 47.69 7.73 8.89
< 600km > 66kV & < 132kV 281.91 324.20 85.39 98.20 46.36 53.31 91.96 105.75 63.29 72..78 40.15 46.17 7.51 8.64
> 132kV* 265.74 305.60 80.51 92.59 43.69 50.24 86.67 99.67 59.65 68.60 37.83 43.50 9.51 10.94
< 500V 298.22 342.95 90.34 103.89 49.04 56.40 97.29 111.88 66.96 77.00 42.46 48.83 8.54 9.82
> 600km & > 500V & < 66kV 294.40 338.22 89.10 102.47 48.38 55.64 95.93 110.32 66.03 75.93 41.89 48.17 7.80 8.97
< 900km > 66kV & < 132kV 284.78 327.50 86.27 99.21 46.84 53.87 92.89 106.82 63.94 73.53 40.56 46.64 7.56 8.69
> 132kV* 268.42 308.68 81.30 93.50 44.17 50.80 87.56 100.69 60.25 69.29 38.24 43.98 9.65 11.10
< 500V 301.22 346.40 91.28 104.97 49.55 56.98 98.27 113.01 67.62 77.76 42.92 49.36 8.59 9.88
> 500V & < 66kV 297.02 341.57 89.97 103.47 48.84 56.17 96.87 111.40 66.66 76.66 42.30 48.65 7.89 9.07
> 900km
> 66kV & < 132kV 287.64 330.79 87.13 100.20 47.31 54.41 93.82 107.89 64.58 74.27 40.97 47.12 7.63 8.77
> 132kV* 271.03 311.68 82.14 94.46 44.63 51.32 88.47 101.74 60.91 70.05 38.66 44.46 9.72 11.18
WEPS energy rate excluding losses 260.32 299.37 78.86 90.68 42.83 49.26 84.94 97.68 58.44 67.21 37.08 42.65
* > 132kV or Transmission connected
Transmission network
Distribution network charges for loads charge for generators
Network capacity Network demand Urban low voltage TUoS Network charge
Voltage charge (R/kVA/m) charge (R/kVA/m) subsidy charge (> 132kV) (R/kW)
(R/kVA/m) VAT incl
VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl Cape 0.00 0.00
< 500V 16.65 19.15 31.57 36.31 0.00 0.00 Karoo 0.00 0.00
> 500V & < 66kV 15.27 17.56 28.96 33.30 0.00 0.00 KwaZulu-Natal 1.98 2.28
> 66kV & < 132kV 5.45 6.27 10.10 11.62 13.45 15.47 Vaal 6.59 7.58
> 132kV / 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.45 15.47 Waterberg 8.44 9.71
Transmission connected Mpumalanga 7.83 9.00
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Suite of electricity tariffs for commercial usage and non-commercial supplies such as churches,
schools, halls, clinics, old-age homes, public lighting¹ or similar supplies in Urbanp areas with an NMD
of up to 100kVA, with the following charges:
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10 ~ Congella Power Station
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Businessrate 1 100.28 115.32 0.39 0.45 14.16 16.28 20.33 23.38 17.56 20.19
Businessrate 2 100.28 115.32 0.39 0.45 14.16 16.28 34.25 39.39 17.56 20.19
Businessrate 3 100.28 115.32 0.39 0.45 14.16 16.28 59.18 68.06 17.56 20.19
Businessrate 4 269.86 310.34 0.39 0.45 14.16 16.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Businessrate 1 102.78 118.20 0.39 0.45 14.24 16.38 20.43 23.49 17.49 20.11
Businessrate 2 102.78 118.20 0.39 0.45 14.24 16.38 34.45 39.62 17.49 20.11
Businessrate 3 102.78 118.20 0.39 0.45 14.24 16.38 59.53 68.46 17.49 20.11
Businessrate 4 276.57 318.06 0.39 0.45 14.24 16.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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PUBLIC LIGHTING
Non metered* electricity tariff for public lighting or similar supplies in Urbanp areas where Eskom
provides a supply for, and if applicable maintains, any street light or similar public lighting and where,
the charge for the supply and service is fixed based on the number of lights and light fixtures. This
tariff is applicable only in Eskom-designated Urbanp areas.
The urban fixed tariff is based on a consumption of 200 kWh/month at the All night rate. This is suitable for small
urban telephony installations (telephone booths, switchgear installations, etc) and not street lighting.
In order to provide a public lighting service in its licensed area of supply, Eskom will enter into a written Electricity
Supply Agreement for Public Lighting with a recognised representative body with legal powers, e.g. a local authority,
the traffic department, etc. which, in turn, normally provides a service to the general public. Eskom will not enter
into an electricity supply agreement with home dwellers for public lighting services. A separate maintenance
contract is required where Eskom does maintenance of the street light infrastructure.
Typical supplies are neon and billboard signs, traffic lights, street lights and lights in telephone booths.
Connection fees
Actual cost per streetlight connection or per high-mast connection.
Energy charge
For the non-metered Public Lighting tariff an energy charge based on the number of hours in a day for which the
supply will be used and the time at which the electricity will be used, is payable per month per light fitting. The energy
charge covers the supply of electricity, the maintenance and operation of Eskom’s networks and excludes the meter
and the meter costs.
Maintenance charge
A separate maintenance charge will be raised where Eskom contracts with a Local Authority to maintain the street
light infrastructure (the poles, light fitting etc.) The maintenance charge is raised either as actual costs or a fixed fee.
Eskom’s preferred approach is to raise actual costs. It is to be noted that the street light infrastructure is not an
Eskom asset. This charge is payable irrespective of the Eskom tariff applied to the Public Lighting supply.
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Residential tariffs
Bulk
An electricity tariff for residential bulk supplies to sectional title developments* only, applicable to
non-local authority supplies only with the following charges:
* Sectional title developments also have a choice of other applicable tariffs such as Homepower Standard, Miniflex and Nightsave
Urban small.
Energy charge Network capacity
(c/kWh) charge (R/kVA)
Residential tariffs
VAT incl VAT incl
Homepower Bulk
< 500V* 154.31 177.46 31.93 36.72
* The Network capacity charge is based on the NMD or on the maximum demand if measured.
Standard
Suite of electricity tariffs for residential customers and also may be applied to supplies such as
churches, schools, halls, clinics, old-age homes or similar supplies in Urbanp areas with an NMD of up
to 100 kVA, with the following charges:
The Homepower Standard tariffs for Non-local and Local Authority supplies has the following
charges:
Ÿ Inclining block rate c/kWh energy charges applied to all energy consumed, divided into two consumption blocks;
Ÿ a R/POD/day network capacity charge based on the NMD (size) of the supply;
This tariff is applicable to billed or prepaid supplies, but the network capacity charges remains payable in
both instances.
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Suite of electricity tariffs based on the size of the supply that provides a subsidy to low-usage single
phase residential supplies in Urbanp and electrification areas and has the following charges:
Homelight 20A 20A supply size (NMD) typically for low consuming supplies
60A prepayment or 80A conventional or smart metered
Homelight 60A
supply size (NMD) typically for medium to high consuming supplies
Any customer who wish to upgrade their supply from 20A to 60A should be aware that a connection fee is payable.
Block 1 Block 2
(>0-600kWh) (>600kWh)
VAT incl VAT incl
Homelight 60A 111.19 127.87 189.00 217.35
Block 1 Block 2
(>0-350kWh) (>350kWh)
VAT incl VAT incl
Homelight 20A 98.24 112.98 111.32 128.02
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Rural
Electricity tariff for high load factor Ruralp customers, with an NMD from 25 kVA at a supply voltage
< 22 kV (or 33 kV where designated by Eskom as Ruralp), and has the following charges:
Ÿ seasonally differentiated c/kWh active energy charges including losses based on the voltage of the supply and the
transmission zone
Ÿ seasonally differentiated R/kVA energy demand charges based on the voltage of the supply, the transmission
zone and charged on the chargeable demand in peak periods;
Ÿ the treatment of public holidays for the raising of the energy demand charge and the network demand charge;
Ÿ a bundled R/kVA/month Transmission and Distribution network capacity charge based on the voltage of the
supply, the transmission zone and the annual utilised capacity measured at the POD applicable during all time
periods.
Ÿ a c/kWh Distribution network demand charge based on the voltage of the supply and the energy measured at the
POD during all TOU periods;
Ÿ a c/kWh ancillary service charge based on the voltage of the supply applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/account/day service charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each POD linked to an account
Ÿ a R/POD/day administration charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each POD linked to an account
Ÿ additional charges in the event of an NMD exceedance in accordance with the NMD rules.
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10 ~ Wilge Power Station
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TOU electricity tariff for Ruralp customers with dual and three-phase supplies with an NMD from
25 kVA with a supply voltage < 22kV (or 33 kV where designated by Eskom as Ruralp) and has the
following charges:
Ÿ seasonally and time-of-use differentiated c/kWh active energy charges including losses, based on the voltage of
supply and the transmission zone;
Ÿ three time-of-use periods namely peak, standard and off-peak;
Ÿ the treatment of public holidays for the raising of the active energy charge and the network demand charge;
Ÿ a R/kVA/month network capacity charge combining the Transmission and Distribution network capacity
charges based on the voltage of the supply, the transmission zone and the annual utilised capacity measured at
the POD applicable during all time periods.
Ÿ a c/kWh Distribution network demand charge based on the voltage of the supply and the energy measured at the
POD during all TOU periods;
Ÿ a c/kWh ancillary service charge based on the voltage of the supply applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/account/day service charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each account;
Ÿ a R/POD/day administration charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each POD linked to an account;
Ÿ a c/kVArh reactive energy charge supplied in excess of 30% (0,96 power factor or less) of the kWh recorded
during the entire billing period. The excess reactive energy is determined using the billing period totals and will
only be applicable during the high-demand season;
Ÿ additional charges in the event of an NMD exceedance in accordance with the NMD rules.
* Note that some rural networks with a voltage of 33 kV have been specifically designated by Eskom as rural reticulation networks.
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10 ~ Hexs Power Station
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Reactive energy
charge (c/kVArh)
High season VAT incl
8.42 9.68
Low season VAT incl
0.00 0.00
~ Cahora Bassa
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Reactive energy
charge (c/kVArh)
High season VAT incl
8.38 9.64
Low season VAT incl
0.00 0.00
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Gen
An electricity tariff for Ruralp customers consuming energy (importers of energy from the Eskom
System) and generate energy (exporters of energy to the Eskom System) at the same point of supply
(or metering point). The following charges shall apply for the consumption and generation of energy:
Ÿ seasonally and time-of-use differentiated c/kWh active energy charges including losses, based on the voltage of
supply and the Transmission zone;
Ÿ three time-of-use periods namely peak, standard and off-peak;
Ÿ the treatment of public holidays for the raising of the active energy charge and the network demand charge;
Ÿ a R/kVA/month network capacity charge combining the Transmission and Distribution network capacity
charges based on the voltage of the supply, the Transmission zone and the annual utilised capacity measured at
the POD applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a c/kWh Distribution network demand charge based on the voltage of the supply and the energy measured at the
POD during all TOU periods;
Ÿ a c/kWh ancillary service charge applied on the total active energy supplied and produced in the month based on
the voltage of the supply applicable during all time periods;
Ÿ a R/account/day service charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each account;
Ÿ a R/POD/day administration charge based on the monthly utilised capacity of each premise linked to an account;
Ÿ a c/kvarh reactive energy charge supplied in excess of 30% (0,96 PF) of the kWh recorded during the entire billing
period. The excess reactive energy is determined using the billing period totals and will only be applicable during
the high-demand season; and
Ÿ additional charges in the event of an NMD exceedance in accordance with the NMD rules.
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10 ~ Salt River Power Station
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Reactive energy
charge (c/kVArh)
High season VAT incl
8.42 9.68
Low season VAT incl
0.00 0.00
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Suite of electricity tariffs for Ruralp customers with single, dual or three-phase conventionally
metered supplies with an NMD up to 100 kVA, with a supply voltage < 500 V with the following
charges:
Dx
An electricity tariff for Ruralp single phase non-metered supplies limited to 5kVA typically suited to
small telecommunication installations where the electricity usage is low enough not to warrant
metering for billing purposes and has the following charges:
Ÿ A R/day R/POD fixed charge based on Landrate 4 at 200 kWh per month inclusive of energy, ancillary services,
network and service charges.
VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl
Landrate 1 99.79 114.76 0.39 0.45 24.93 28.67 26.65 30.65 22.13 25.45
Landrate 2 99.79 114.76 0.39 0.45 24.93 28.67 40.97 47.12 22.13 25.45
Landrate 3 99.79 114.76 0.39 0.45 24.93 28.67 65.50 75.33 22.13 25.45
Landrate 4 215.53 247.86 0.39 0.45 24.93 28.67 21.22 24.40 0.00 0.00
Landrate Dx 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 47.46 54.58
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VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl VAT incl
Landrate 1 102.27 117.61 0.39 0.45 25.21 28.99 26.92 30.96 22.04 25.35
Landrate 2 102.27 117.61 0.39 0.45 25.21 28.99 41.38 47.59 22.04 25.35
Landrate 3 102.27 117.61 0.39 0.45 25.21 28.99 66.17 76.10 22.04 25.35
Landrate 4 220.89 254.02 0.39 0.45 25.21 28.99 21.44 24.66 0.00 0.00
Landrate Dx 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 47.68 54.84
An electricity tariff that provides a subsidy to low-usage single phase supplies in Ruralp areas and being
a prepaid supply and has the following charges:
VAT incl
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Generator tariffs
Use of system charges forTransmission connected generator customers
The following TUoS charges are payable by generators directly connected to the Transmission System, based on the
maximum export capacity:
Ÿ Refer to page 45 for a map of the Transmission zones applicable to Transmission connected generators
The losses charge for transmission connected generators shall be calculated as follows:
Ÿ Transmission losses charge = energy produced in peak, standard, and off-peak periods x WEPS rate excluding
losses in peak, standard, and off-peak periods x (Transmission loss factor – 1/ Transmission loss factor). Refer to
Appendix D for the WEPS rates excluding losses.
Ÿ Refer to Appendix E for the loss factors.
The following ancillary service charges are payable by all generators and loads connected to the Transmission System
based on the active energy as measured at the point of supply:
TUoS ancillary service charge for Ancillary service charge
Transmission connected (c/kWh)
loads and generators VAT incl
Generators 0.34 0.39
Loads 0.34 0.39
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The following DUoS network charge is payable by generators directly connected to the Distribution System,
on the maximum export capacity.
DUoS network charges for Generators
The DUoS generator network charge shall be rebated based on the following formula:
Ÿ distribution losses charge = energy produced in peak, standard, and off-peak periods x WEPS rate excluding
losses in peak, standard, and off-peak periods x (Distribution loss factor x Transmission loss factor – 1) Refer to
Appendix D for the WEPS rates excluding losses.
Ÿ Refer to Appendix E for the loss factors.
The following ancillary service charges are payable by generators directly connected to the Distribution system
based on the active energy consumed or generated as measured at the point of supply:
DUoS ancillary service charge Urbanp DUoS ancillary service charge Ruralp
Generators tariffs
0.36 0.41
Urbanp Service and administration charges forTransmission and Distribution connected generators
The following DUoS and TUoS service and administration charges are payable by Urbanp generators based on the
maximum export capacity:
DUoS service and administration charge (urbanp)
Customer categories Service charge Administration
utilised capacity / maximum (R/account/day) charge
export capacity (R/POD/day)
(kVA or MVA = loads)
(kW or MW = generators) VAT incl VAT incl
< 100 kVA/kW 13.60 15.64 2.99 3.44
> 100 kVA/kW & < 500 kVA/kW 62.12 71.44 17.42 20.03
> 500 kVA/kW & < 1 MVA/MW 191.16 219.83 34.60 39.79
> 1 MVA/MW 191.16 219.83 86.15 99.07
Key customer / Transmission connected 3745.97 4307.87 119.64 137.59
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10
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The following DUoS service and administration charges are payable by Ruralp generators based on the maximum
export capacity:
Refer to the Schedule of Standard Prices (www.eskom.co.za/tariffs), paragraphs 39-43 for the charges applicable to
generators, wheeling and net billing
For a description of the charges – refer to the definitions – page 7, 8, 9, 10 ~ Taaibos River Power Station
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< 300km 0%
> 300km & < 600km 1%
> 600km & < 900km 2% Nelspruit
> 900km 3% Pretoria
Witbank
Johannesburg
Klerksdorp
0%
300km
1%
Uptington
Kimberley
Bloemfontein Pietermartitzburg
Durban
2%
900km
East London
3%
George Port Elizabeth
Cape Town
Actual Zones
Legend
South - Africa
Zones
Cape Town Zone
Karoo Zone
KZN Zone
Appendices
Mpumalanga Zone
Vaal Zone
Waterberg Zone
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The following public holidays will always be treated as a Sunday for Miniflex, Megaflex, Megaflex Gen, WEPS tariffs;
New Year's Day, Good Friday, Family Day, Christmas Day and Day of Goodwill. All other days will be treated as a
Saturday unless it falls on a Sunday in which case it will be treated as a Sunday.
All public holidays for the Nightsave Rural, Ruraflex and Ruraflex Gen tariffs will be treated as the day of the week on
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The formula used to determine the Megaflex or WEPS energy rate including losses is:
(Energy charge) x (Distribution voltage loss factor x Transmission zone loss factor -1)
This rate is applied for the purposes of making calculations for the following:
Ÿ Distribution losses charge for distribution-connected generators
Ÿ The losses charge for transmission-connected generators
Ÿ Where a customer receives a portion of energy from a third party or supplementary generator in terms of the
following energy reconciliation scenarios:
Ÿ Gen-wheeling
Ÿ Gen-purchase
260.32 299.37 78.86 90.69 42.83 49.25 84.94 97.68 58.44 67.21 37.08 42.64
266.81 306.83 80.83 92.95 43.89 50.47 87.03 100.08 59.90 68.89 38.00 43.70
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The Distribution loss factors for loads and generators connected to Distribution system as measured at the point of
supply/POD are given in the table below:
The Transmission loss factors for loads and generators connected to the Transmission system as measured at the
point of supply/POD are given in the table below:
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The NMD rules and a modelling tool to calculate the impact if the NMD is exceeded can be found at the Tariffs and
Charges website: www.eskom.co.za/tariffs.
The excess network capacity charge is calculated on event number. The number of times the NMD is exceeded,
multiplied by the portion of the demand exceeding the NMD multiplied by the sum of the Distribution network
capacity charge* and the Transmission network charge and if applicable the urban low voltage subsidy charge for the
respective tariffs.These rules shall also apply to all generator tariff components once the updated NMD rules which
incorporate the maximum export capacity have been approved by Nersa.
Ÿ Refer to the respective tariff(s) for the rates on which the excess network capacity charge is based.
In terms of the NMD rules, the following is taken into account when the NMD is exceeded
Ÿ Event number is the number counted every time the NMD is exceeded (whether within or above the
exceedance limit) based on a rolling 12 months (i.e. previous 11 months from current month) outside of the
allowable limit.
Ÿ Exceeded amount – is any demand (in kVA) recorded which is above the NMD.
*Note that any reference to “the network access charge” must be replaced with “the network capacity charge” and to “the
excess network access charge” must be replaced with “excess network capacity charge.”
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Average price
Year adjustment % CPI %
140
120
100
80
CPI
Tariff increase
60
40
20
0
2004
2005
2006/7
2007/8
2008/9
2009/10
2010/11
20011/12
20012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
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Ÿ The quantity of electricity used and the period (time or season) when the electricity is used
Ÿ The size/capacity of the supply required
Ÿ The geographic location of the customer
Ÿ The voltage at which supply is provided
Ÿ The cost of connecting a supply
Ÿ The density of the points of delivery where the customers supply is located.
A totally cost representative tariff will reflect the cost drivers and the factors that could influence
cost by taking into account the following:
However, the tariff applied depends on meter capability, billing functionality and logistics, as well as limitations on
tariff complexity and the impact of changes to existing tariffs. For more energy-intensive users of electricity, tariff
structures tend to be more complex, whereas for users such as domestic customers tariffs are simpler. A larger
customer will have a much lower supply cost than a smaller customer. In Eskom, larger customers generally
subsidise smaller customers. The reasons for the higher cost for small customers are as follows:
Ÿ As a ratio of overall consumption, smaller customers tend to use much more electricity in the more expensive
peak periods and have a poorer load factor than larger customers.
Ÿ Significantly more network capacity is required at the lower voltage level (e.g. 500 V) to supply a smaller
customer than is required to supply a larger customer (e.g. 132 kV). This means that more electrical networks
have to be built, maintained and operated to supply smaller customers. Also, more electrical losses occur in the
latter sector.
For Eskom, the overall price of electricity is regulated and is based on approved costs plus a return on investment as
determined by the National Electricity Regulator of South Africa. While Eskom's average price (total revenue/total
consumption) is based on cost, individual price levels per customer or per customer class might not be cost
representative. This is due to cost averaging, historical cross-subsidies and social factors such as the customer's
ability to pay the determined price.
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Appendix I - Billing
Estimated readings
Conventional meters are read at least once every three months. Estimated charges are raised in months during
which no meter readings are taken and these are subsequently adjusted when actual consumption is measured.
Deposits
Pro-rating of bills
Pro–ration is done by taking into account the number of days in the billing period where the old rates are applicable
and the number of days in the billing period where the new rates are applicable.
Example: In a billing period of 31 days, with 15 days billed at the old rate and 16 days billed at the new rate,
consumption of 1000 kWh in total, consumption is pro-rated as follows:
The above gives an indication of pro-ration of consumption only. In other individual charges, pro-ration may slightly
differ; however, all are based on the number of days.
~ Original cheque
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