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NERSA

Nersa’s yes — no to Eskom
Article
/ 7 March 2019

Nersa’s yes — no to Eskom

The power utility will get much less than it asked for, but the new tariffs will still bust pockets

By Tebogo Tshwane
It’s mine, all mine
Article
/ 8 February 2019

It’s mine, all mine

A year ago, tensions between the government and the mining industry were high

By Tebogo Tshwane
Communities say Eskom tariff increase will make the cost of living unbearable
Article
/ 15 January 2019

Communities say Eskom tariff increase will make the cost of living unbearable

Nersa kicked off its nationwide public hearings in Cape Town this week to deliberate on Eskom’s tariff applications

By Tebogo Tshwane
Corruption, state capture behind Eskom’s downfall, Nersa hears
Article
/ 15 January 2019

Corruption, state capture behind Eskom’s downfall, Nersa hears

Outa says although Eskom brought about its own downfall, there were other factors, such as corruption and state capture, which worsened the situation

By Lameez Omarjee
Nersa to begin hearings on electricity tariffs
Article
/ 14 January 2019

Nersa to begin hearings on electricity tariffs

Over the course of three weeks, Nersa will hold hearings on what the debt-laden power utility

By Carin Smith and Jan Cronje
Your guide to surviving 2019
Article
/ 3 January 2019

Your guide to surviving 2019

Here’s our round-up of the outlook for electricity, taxes, fuel, wages and the economy

By Tebogo Tshwane, Lynley Donnelly and Tshegofatso Mathe
Eskom tariff hikes will deepen pain
Article
/ 2 November 2018

Eskom tariff hikes will deepen pain

The increases it wants will drive down sales and there is scepticism that the parastatal will be
able to counter this

By Lynley Donnelly
Regulations may dim a solar dawn
Article
/ 10 August 2018

Regulations may dim a solar dawn

Government believes independent power producers need to be limited and controlled

By Govan Whittles
Eskom posts R2.3bn loss, R19bn in irregular expenditure
Article
/ 23 July 2018

Eskom posts R2.3bn loss, R19bn in irregular expenditure

The power utility admits that its ‘transition towards financial and operational sustainability required resolute, tough and decisive leadership’

By Sibongile Khumalo
Emerging markets in trade war crossfire
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Emerging markets in trade war crossfire

The market positivity that ushered South Africa into 2018 after the ascendance of President Cyril Ramaphosa now seems like a distant memory

By Tebogo Tshwane
Flailing Eskom out of options
Article
/ 15 June 2018

Flailing Eskom out of options

The utility wants tariffs raised and wages frozen but the unions are not buying into its arguments

By Lynley Donnelly
Cosatu rejects above-inflation tariff hikes to bail out ‘drug addict’ Eskom
Article
/ 16 April 2018

Cosatu rejects above-inflation tariff hikes to bail out ‘drug addict’ Eskom

Nersa is holding public hearings over the next three weeks, relating to Eskom’s application for the regulatory clearing account (RCA) balance.

By Lameez Omarjee
Energy regulator forces Eskom to cut its costs
Article
/ 9 March 2018

Energy regulator forces Eskom to cut its costs

Nersa has told Eskom it cannot pass cost increases on to consumers. Rather, it will be expected to cut operational costs and inefficiencies

By Tebogo Tshwane
Flailing giant Eskom a threat to SA
Article
/ 3 November 2017

Flailing giant Eskom a threat to SA

The state is dangerously exposed by the utility’s reliance on borrowing and its ‘dire’ financial position must be reversed, experts warn

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom’s death spiral looms large
Article
/ 13 October 2017

Eskom’s death spiral looms large

Corruption claims aside, the utility needs more cash to cover for flagging sales volumes

By Lynley Donnelly
SA green energy hit by doubt
Article
/ 15 September 2017

SA green energy hit by doubt

The state’s inertia has cost the country jobs and investment, and the decision to drop what it will pay is a blow to energy producers

By Staff Reporter
Nersa approves 9.4% electricity price hike
Article
/ 1 March 2016

Nersa approves 9.4% electricity price hike

South Africa’s energy regulator has given Eskom the go-ahead to hike electricity prices by 9.4% for 2016-17.

By Wim Pretorius
Higher rates, more debt for Eskom after price increase rejected
Article
/ 1 July 2015

Higher rates, more debt for Eskom after price increase rejected

Eskom needs to borrow more at higher rates to ease its funding shortfall after Nersa rejected its request for a tariff increase of as much as 25%.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom’s application for price hike denied
Article
/ 29 June 2015

Eskom’s application for price hike denied

The energy regulator has rejected Eskom’s application to raise its electricity prices further this year.

By Paul Burkhardt
Cosatu and DA reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price hike
Article
/ 22 June 2015

Cosatu and DA reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price hike

Both agree that South Africans simply cannot afford the proposed 25.3% increase, which would have a terrible impact on the economy and job creation.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Solar power to reach its zenith
Article
/ 15 January 2015

Solar power to reach its zenith

The installation of rooftop photovoltaic panels is on the rise, but South Africa is not as solar-friendly as it could be.

By Staff Reporter
Nersa’s Eskom approval could see overall tariff increase of up to 13%
Article
/ 31 July 2014

Nersa’s Eskom approval could see overall tariff increase of up to 13%

The National Energy Regulator has agreed to Eskom recouping costs of R7.8bn from its previous price period, exacerbating upcoming rate increases.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom: Switch off now or we’ll load shed
Article
/ 15 May 2014

Eskom: Switch off now or we’ll load shed

Eskom has released two warnings within hours: switch off non-essential appliances or face load shedding; and prepare for another rate hike.

By Thalia Holmes
Tariff blow hamstrings Eskom plans
Article
/ 12 July 2013

Tariff blow hamstrings Eskom plans

The utility has been forced to put new projects on hold, casting doubt over SA’s energy future.

By Staff Reporter
Municipalities get green light to cut through surplus power’s red tape
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Municipalities get green light to cut through surplus power’s red tape

Nersa says that municipalities may buy surplus power generated by small energy suppliers without getting a licence for each one.

By Teigue Payne
Ensuring that big business gets big service
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Ensuring that big business gets big service

Businesses that spend more than R400 000 on electricity and more than R80 000 on water monthly, get special treatment.

By Tamsin Oxford
SA’s gas market is good for investment, says Nersa
Article
/ 3 April 2013

SA’s gas market is good for investment, says Nersa

South Africa is a good place for more investment in the gas market, says the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.

By Sapa
Nersa slaps down Eskom’s R8bn plea
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Nersa slaps down Eskom’s R8bn plea

The regulator has rejected the utility’s request to carry on paying big users to cut consumption.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom electricity hikes inevitable, says union
Article
/ 5 February 2013

Eskom electricity hikes inevitable, says union

South Africans will have no choice but to accept Eskom’s five-year tariff hike, says trade union Solidarity.

By Sapa
Eskom: We need to double power prices by 2018
Article
/ 22 October 2012

Eskom: We need to double power prices by 2018

Eskom says its average price for electricity will need to increase by 16% every year until 2018 – and that is if everything goes right.

By Phillip De Wet
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Article
/ 16 March 2012

Eskom gets cracking on to-do list

Eskom chief executive Brian Dames has to overcome numerous hurdles. He needs the public to save energy and municipalities to lower profit margins.

By Lynley Donnelly
No image available
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Proposed changes to energy laws could cost consumers

Municipal electricity consumers may become more vulnerable to increasing power charges should proposed changes be made to legislation.

By Lynley Donnelly
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