KEY POINTS South Africa’s power utility Eskom will take over electricity billing and maintenance functions in three municipalities; Maluti-a-Phofung, Emfuleni, and Merafong, following the signing of Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs). …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
South Africa Moves Toward Electricity Market Competition as Nersa Opens Key Pricing Consultations
KEY POINTS South Africa’s energy regulator, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Nersa, has begun two major consultation processes that are expected to reshape how electricity is priced and …
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NERC Introduces Net Billing, Allows Consumers Sell Excess Solar Power to Grid
KEY POINTS The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has begun implementing its Net Billing Regulations 2026, a new policy that allows electricity consumers to generate their own power and sell …
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KEY POINTS South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has complied with a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling by releasing previously withheld legacy energy contracts, marking a significant legal and transparency victory …
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KEY POINTS The National Energy Regulator of South Africa NERSA, has confirmed it will closely monitor a new electricity relief arrangement granted to energy-intensive smelter operators, as scrutiny grows over …
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Cederberg Municipality Gets R14.9m Eskom Debt Relief, Moves Closer to Clearing R47m Arrears
KEY POINTS The Cederberg Municipality has received a second debt relief write-off of R14.9 million from National Treasury as part of an ongoing programme aimed at helping local governments reduce …
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KEY POINTS The National Electricity Regulator of South Africa, Nersa, has confirmed that it has completed the approval process for all 176 electricity tariff applications submitted by licensed municipal and …
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KEY POINTS Eskom has commenced construction of a new R1.2 billion 75-megawatt solar power plant at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State province, marking a major milestone in …
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KEY POINTS The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has praised the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, LASERC, for introducing consumer-focused electricity reforms aimed at eliminating estimated billing and …
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Cooking Gas Prices Rise Nationwide as Dangote Refinery, Dealers Increase LPG Rates
KEY POINTS Nigerian households are facing another increase in cooking gas prices following fresh adjustments in the cost of liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, by major suppliers and depot operators across …