29 January 2021 1 Min Read
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WATCH: Why Nersa awarded Eskom an extra R6bn
Experts talk about the implications of the National Electricity Regulator of SA’s recent decision
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The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) has announced that Eskom can recover an extra R6bn from its customers.
The news may be welcomed by the cash-strapped utility but not by consumers, who are already struggling financially with rising electricity prices.
We spoke to Nhlanhla Gumede, full-time regulator member of electricity and chairperson of the electricity subcommittee at Nersa, Hasha Tlhotlhalemaje, general manager for regulation at Eskom, and energy analyst Ted Blom.