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Proposed changes to power regulations will pay off in long run - energy experts
The amendment will make it easier for independent power producers to make electricity and sell it into the grid.
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Nersa approval allows govt to buy energy from sources other than Eskom
The Nersa approval allows the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to procure additional energy beyond, but not excluding, Eskom and including renewable energy.
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Higher tariffs coming as Eskom gets go-ahead to claw back R69bn from customers
The high court has given Eskom the go-ahead to claw back R69 billion over the next three years from customers in the form of higher electricity tariffs.
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Eskom wins appeal bid against Nersa over 2018/19 tariff hike
Eskom can now file a new application within 60 days to recover the costs next year.
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Nersa to carefully consider submissions against Eskom tariff hikes
Nersa wrapped up hearings in Midrand on Monday where the public was given a last chance to voice their views.
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Consumers will suffer whether or not Eskom gets tariff hike - expert
Energy expert Lungile Mashele said that Eskom needed all the money it could get.
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Nersa: If Eskom wins court matter, power prices will rise
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has filed court papers in response to those of Eskom, which has called for the High Court to review and set aside the regulator's tariffs decisions.
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Eskom denies asking Nersa for R1.8bn to pay bonuses
In a statement, Eskom said that in keeping with a board decision reflecting the poor performance of the business, no performance bonuses had been paid to employees in the past two years.
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Consumers to dig deeper into pockets as electrity tariff, fuel price hikes hit
Experts are warning that the tough economic times may lead to more uncertainty about the country's investment market.
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DA to march against Eskom power crisis, higher tariffs on Friday
The party hosted a press briefing at Bruma in Johannesburg on Monday.
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Eskom tariff hikes could see struggling mines fold, says Minerals Council
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved a tariff hike of 9.41% for this year.
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Cope to ‘vigorously’ oppose Eskom bid to get electricity tariff increase
Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe has pleaded with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to consider the power utility's uncertain financial situation.
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Eskom teetering on brink of debt trap, Hadebe says
Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe says that if the price of electricity is not increased over the next three years, the institution will struggle to improve its financial position.
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Nersa grants Eskom R32.6bn for regulatory clearing account
The cash-strapped utility has been granted around half of the R60 billion it was trying to claw back from customers via the electricity tariff under the regulatory clearing account mechanism.
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Eskom wants Nersa to review its decision on tariff hike
Eskom is taking National Energy Regulator of South African to court in order for the regulator to come to a different conclusion.
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Analysts predict Eskom will hike tariffs further in future
There are concerns about the National Energy Regulator's move to give the public less time to comment on Eskom’s proposed 33% tariff hike.
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Eskom objects to 5.2% tariff hike
The power utility had requested a 30% hike as part of its plan to recover tens of billions of rands lost to coal procurement, as well as the lower than expected electricity sales between 2014 and 2017.
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Numsa slams Nersa for granting Eskom electricity tariff hike
The union says the tariff hike is likely to result in some companies shutting down, leading to more job losses, and in turn stifling economic growth.
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‘Consumer cannot be expected to pick up the slack for Eskom’
Nersa on Friday turned down the parastatal’s application for a 19.9% tariff increase and instead granted a hike of 5.2%.
