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TARIFFS & CHARGES 2016/2017

CITY POWER FINANCIAL YEAR STARTS 01 JULY TO 30 JUNE 32

Foreword 5

Tarrif Abbreviations 6

Tarrif Definitions 7

1. ScheDule OF TArriFS 8

1.1. residential 8

1.2. Agricultural 13

1.3. Business/ commercial 13

1.4. large conumers/ industrial 15

1.5. Time-Of-use (Tou) 16

1.6. embedded Generation Tarrif 18

1.7. resellers Tarrifs 19

2. MiScellAneOuS chArGeS 22

3. STAnDArD cOnnecTiOn FeeS 24

city Of Johannesburg Bill 37

Smart Tips 38

CONTENTS


FOREWORDThe city of Johannesburg, in its endeavour to become a world class African city, continues to strive and provide better services to its customers and residents. city Power, one of city of Johannesburg Municipal Owned entities has committed to align its Key Performance indicators to the Growth and Development Strategy 2040 (GDS 2040) as per the city plan.

in 2014/2015 financial year city Power demonstrated financial prudence and good business ethics by attaining an unqualified audit opinion. To sustain the audit findings, a focus on financial sustainability and improved customer experience needs to be maintained. For the financial year 2016/17, city Power will continue to focus on:

• revenue improvement projects with the intention of reducing non-Technical losses• improving customer confidence through accurate billing, by installing smart meters to customers consuming an average above 1,000 kWh per

month• improving unplanned outages restoration times• combating theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure• increasing planned infrastructure maintenance to ensure reliable electricity supply• in an effort to ensure security of supply to customers, city Power continues to encourage efficient and responsible use of electricity

city Power has embarked on a number of initiatives but not limited to the following:• The rollout of a residential ‘Time-of-use’ tariff to encourage reduction of load during peak demand periods• The implementation of a load Shedding Mitigation Programme that is geared at minimising the impact of load shedding through: o The residential load limiting initiative o The embedded Generation Policy, which will allow city Power to negotiate power off-take with potential independent Power Producers o exploring Alternative energy options including photovoltaic, waste to energy, biogas, etc. o exploring Demand response opportunities within our customer base, etc.

On behalf of the city of Johannesburg and city Power, i would like to extend our gratitude to our valued customers for the cooperation received over the past year and we commit to improving our level of service to ensure increased customer satisfaction.

City Power wishes you success in your business endeavours and in your homes.

Mr. l SetshediDirector: Metering Servicescity Power Johannesburg (SOc) ltd


TARRIFF ABREVIATIONS TARRIFF DEFINITIONS Energy Charge: A variable cost charged to each kWh consumed.

Capacity Charge: A fixed charge per premise every month, whether electricity is consumed or not. it is a contribution to capacity installed and available to the customer.

Service Charge: A fixed charge payable per premise every month, whether electricity is consumed or not. it is a contribution towards fixed costs such as meter reading, billing and meter capital

Billing Period: The period that stretches from one meter reading date, to the following meter reading date

Connection Fee: The minimum, once-off, up-front payment for new or additional capacity

Demand Charge: r/kVA is applied to the chargeable demand registered during the month

Key Customer: A customer that uses minimum of 5 GWh of electricity annually on a site in any 12 consecutive months

Reactive Energy: it is levied on every kVArh which is registered in excess of 30% charge of the kWh supplied. There is no reactive energy charge for customers operating with the power factor of 0.96 or better. The method of calculating this excess differs and is described with the respective tariff

Municipal Surcharge: The charge is levied to support inner city rejuvenation

DSM Levy: The charge is levied to support Demand Side Management (DSM) projects. This levy is charged on all units (kWh) consumed in a month, except for the first 500kWh in the case of residential customers which is exempt. Any consumption above this level would be subject to this levy

Seasons: Summer is a season that starts in September and ends in May. Winter is a season that starts in June and ends in August

< less than

≤ less than or equal to

> Greater than

≥ Greater than or equal to

A Ampere

c cents

c/KVArhcents per reactive kilovolt-ampere-hour

c/kWh cents per kilowatt-hour

GWh Gigawatt-hour

kVA Kilovolt-ampere

KVArh reactive kilovolt-ampere-hour

kW Kilowatt

KV Kilovolt

kWh Kilowatt-hour

MVA Megavolt-ampere

n/A not applicable

nerSAnational energy regulator of South Africa

PF Power factor

r rand

r/kVA rand per kilovolt-ampere

r/kW rand per kilowatt

TOu Time of use

V Voltage

VAT Value Added Tax

W Watt

hV high voltage

MV Medium voltage

lV low voltage

PM Per month

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Amendment of Tariff Charges for Electricity Services

in terms of sections 17(3)(a)(i) and 22(a)(i) and (ii) of the local government: municipal finance management act, 2003 (act 56 of 2003) and sections 21(1) and (3), 21a and 75a(3) and (4) of the local government: municipal systems act, 2000(act 32 of 2000) as amended, it is hereby notified that the city of Johannesburg has, in terms of sections 11(3)(1) and 75a(1) and (2) of the local government: municipal finance management act, 2003 (act 56 of 2003), amended its tariff of charges for electricity services with effect from 1 July 2016. A 2c/kWh Demand Side Management (DSM) levy will be charged as approved.

Change/ Migration of tariffs rules applicable to all categories

1. May only change from one tariff to another once in twelve months, e.g. if a tariff is changed in April 2015 another change can only be applied for no earlier than April 2016

2. change of tariff will be done after the tariff change fee has been paid for (refer to miscellaneous charge section)3. Power planning department will investigate the compatibility of the service connection in relation to the tariff applied for, after the payment has been effected

1.1 RESIDENTIAL TARIFFS

1.1.1. This tariff shall be applicable for electricity supply to:1.1.1.1. Private houses1.1.1.2. Dwelling-units which are registered under the Social Titles Act,

1972 (Act 66 of 1971)1.1.1.3. Flats1.1.1.4. Boarding houses and hostels1.1.1.5. residences or homes run by charitable institutions1.1.1.6. Premises used for public worship, including

halls or other buildings used for religious purposes1.1.1.7. caravan parks

1.1.2. Four tariff structures are available, i.e. (i) a prepaid tariff, (ii) a Three Part Flat tariff (iii) a Three-Part Seasonal tariff, and (iv) a Time-of-use tariff. customers that would prefer the Time-of-use tariff structure are required to have meters installed with automated meter reading capability

1.1.3. resellers servicing the residential market will qualify for either a conventional or a prepaid tariff, depending on their supply structure to the ultimate consumers

1.1.4. The following charges will be payable per month, or part thereof:

1.2 RuLES APPLICABLE TO THIS CATEGORy:

1.2.1. A consumer whose capacity exceeds 100kVA, may on application, be changed in accordance with item 4 (large consumers)

1.2.2. customers who had been classified as residential consumers before 1 July 1999 may retain this classification until such time as their supply is modified or upgraded, or their primary use of electrical energy changes

1.2.3. changes from one residential tariff to another residential tariff (provided the customer qualifies), is allowed but shall only be implemented after the required change-over fee has been received, and shall only be phased in with the commencement of the next billing cycle

1.2.4. if a customer elects to change from one residential tariff to another residential tariff, he/she will be obligated to remain on such residential tariff for a minimum period of 12 months before he/she may qualify to migrate to another tariff option

1.2.5. The cost to migrate between tariff options will be determined as reflected in section 2 of the document

1.2.6. everyone will be expected to take part in any of the city of Johannesburg energy saving initiatives

1.2.7. All individuals/customers who qualify for the extended Social Package (eSP) will receive free electricity as approved by the Social Development Department

1.2.8. All customers on the extended Social Package who are disconnected may not accumulate the allocation of free electricity during the period

of disconnection1.2.9. A maximum of 150kWh per month maybe allocated as free electricity

under the extended Social Package, and will be limited to actual consumption if less than 150kWh per month is consumed

1.2.10. Billed customers on the eSP will receive the grant as a credit on their bills, the value of which will equal the monetary value of their allocated free bundle

1.2.11. Pre-paid domestic customers may collect their free electricity allocations from any of the city Power vending stations

1.2.12. Free allocations that are not claimed in any particular month will be forfeited and may not be carried over

1.2.13. Free allocations are not redeemable for cash1.2.14. Domestic Time of use (TOu) tariff is sustainable for domestic customers

who have invested in solar water heating, gas for cooking, etc. The tariff will be beneficial to customers who can shift their load, mostly to off peak and standard times (refer to graph under 1.5)

1.2.15. The summer rates for the Seasonal tariffs will be applicable from September to May- both months inclusive. This amounts to a 9 months’ period per annum

1.2.16. The Winter rates for the Seasonal tariffs will be applicable from June to August- both months inclusive. This amounts to 3 months’ period per annum

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PREPAID SINGLE PHASE (THREE-PART FLAT)

THREE-PART SEASONAL TARIFFS

THREE PHASE (THREE-PART FLAT)

ENERGy CHARGEENERGy CHARGE

uNITSuMMER/WINTER

(0<500kWh) 113.57 c/kWh

(501<1000kWh) 129.03 c/kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 138.54 c/kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 156.51 c/kWh

(>3000kWh) 169.61 c/kWh

ENERGy CHARGESERVICE CHARGE

R/MONTH

CAPACITy CHARGE R/

MONTH

ENERGy CHARGE

SuMMER/WINTER

uNIT

(0<500kWh) 60A: 112.0280A: 112.02

60A: 330.0080A: 362.86

108.18 c/kWh

(501<1000kWh) 124.15 c/kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 133.31 c/kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 140.65 c/kWh

(>3000kWh) 147.55 c/kWh

SINGLE PHASE

THREE PHASE


R/MONTHCAPACITy CHARGE R/

MONTH

ENERGy CHARGEuNIT

SuMMER WINTER

(0<500kWh) 60A: 112.0280A: 112.02

60A: 330.0080A: 362.86

102.89 122.75 c/kWh

(501<1000kWh) 118.86 138.72 c/kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 128.02 147.88 c/kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 135.36 155.22 c/kWh

(>3000kWh) 142.26 162.12 c/kWh



MONTH

ENERGy CHARGESuMMER

ENERGyCHARGEWINTER

uNIT

(0<500kWh) 60A: 112.0280A: 112.02

60A: 411.0980A: 452.03

102.89 122.75 c/kWh

(501<1000kWh) 118.86 138.72 c/kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 128.02 147.88 c/kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 135.36 155.22 c/kWh

(>3000kWh) 142.26 162.12 c/kWh


R/MONTHCAPACITy CHARGE

R/MONTH

ENERGy CHARGE

SuMMER/WINTERuNIT

(0<500kWh) 60A: 112.0280A: 112.02

60A: 411.0980A: 452.03

108.18 c/kWh

(501<1000kWh) 124.15 c/kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 133.31 c/kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 140.65 c/kWh

(>3000kWh) 147.55 c/kWh

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NB: All charges are exclusive of VAT.NB: All charges are exclusive of VAT.

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TIME OF uSE (TOu) TARRIF

SINGLE PHASE

THREE PHASE

SuPPLySERVICE CHARGE

R/MONTH

CAPACITy CHARGE

R/MONTH

ENERGySuMMER

CHARGEWINTER

uNIT

PeAK 60A:112.0280A:112.02

60A:330.1280A:362.86

131.17 301.77 c/kWh

STAnDArD 103.76 123.62 c/kWh

OFF-PeAK 81.63 87.23 c/kWh


R/MONTH

CAPACITy CHARGE

R/MONTH

ENERGySuMMER

CHARGEWINTER

uNIT

PeAK 60A:112.0280A:112.02

60A:411.0980A:452.03

131.17 301.77 c/kWh

STAnDArD 103.76 123.62 c/kWh

OFF-PeAK 81.63 87.23 c/kWh

SuPPLyENERGy CHARGESuMMER/WINTER

uNIT

rOBOT inTerSecTiOnS 210.89 c/kWh

STreeT liGhTS AnD BillBOArD Per luMinAre 236.41 c/kWh

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1.2 AGRICuLTuRAL TARIFFS

1.3 BuSINESS TARIFFS

1.2.1. This tariff shall apply to property, or portions of land zoned for agricultural purposes, with a maximum demand of 40kVA1.2.2. Any connection for business purposes on a property, or portions of land zoned for agricultural purposes, will be charged as per section 1.3 or 1.4 1.2.3. Rules Applicable to this category:

1.2.3.1. The agricultural tariff may also be applicable in cases where an erf, stand, lot or any other area, or any subdivision thereof, whether owned by a township developer or not, with or without improvements can, in the opinion of city Power, be connected to the city Power’s mains, regardless of whether electricity is consumed or not

1.2.3.2. The summer rate will be applicable from September to May - both months inclusive1.2.3.3. The winter rate will be applicable from June to August - both months inclusive

1.3.1. This tariff shall primarily be applicable to supply consumption capacities not exceeding 100kVA for purposes other than the purposes specified in item 1.1 & 1.2 and includes, in particular, a supply for:

1.3.2. Business tariffs for consumption capacities not exceeding 100 kVA exceptions can be made to accommodate consumers with greater than 100 kVA, for:

1.3.2.1. Business purposes1.3.2.2. industrial purposes1.3.2.3. nursing homes, clinics and hospitals1.3.2.4. hotels1.3.2.5. recreation halls and clubs1.3.2.6. Bed and breakfast houses1.3.2.7. educational institutions including schools and registered

crèches

1.3.2.8. Sporting facilities 1.3.2.9. Mixed load of non-domestic and domestic 1.3.2.10. Welfare organisations of a commercial nature1.3.2.11. Temporary connections 1.3.2.12. consumers not provided for under any other item of this tariff



MONTH

ENERGy CHARGESuMMER

ENERGyCHARGEWINTER

uNIT

<50 kVA 337.64 454.15 126.41 146.29 c/kWh

>50 kVA 337.64 454.15 126.41 146.29 c/kWh


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Although business tariffs apply for consumption capacities not exceeding 100kVA exceptions can be made to accommodate customers with greater than 100kVA capacity, provided that they cannot be classified as large consumers per section 1.4.

1.3.3. Any customer in this tariff category unless having a special concession as per item 1.3.2, who exceeds the maximum consumption of 100 kVA will automatically be converted to the category of large consumer.

1.3.4. resellers servicing the residential market will qualify for either a conventional or a pre-paid tariff, depending on their supply structure to the ultimate consumers

1.3.5. Rules applicable for this category:

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CONVENTIONAL


R/MONTH

CAPACITy CHARGE

R/MONTH

<50kVA 337.64 323.72

<100kVA 337.64 462.60

<500kVA 337.64 734.96

>500kVA 337.64 1246.28

ENERGyENERGy CHARGE

uNITSuMMERR/MONTH

WINTERR/MONTH

(0<500kWh) 164.78 172.50 c/kWh

(501<1000kWh) 180.86 187.80 c/kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 189.66 196.18 c/kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 196.58 202.77 c/kWh

(>3000kWh) 202.96 208.84 c/kWh

ENERGyENERGy CHARGE

uNITSuMMER R/MONTH WINTER R/MONTH

(0<500kWh) 169.20 169.20 c/kWh

(501<1000kWh) 185.28 185.28 c/kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 194.08 194.08 c/kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 201.00 201.00 c/kWh

(>3000kWh) 207.38 207.38 c/kWh

BuSINESS PRE-PAID

1.4. LARGE CONSuMER/ INDuSTRIAL TARIFFS1.4.1. This tariff shall be applicable to business consumers with supply capacities exceeding 100kVA and shall, on application, be

available to all consumers with supply exceeding 100kVA1.4.2. Subject to the provision of clauses (1.4.3) and (1.4.4) below, consumption of electricity shall be charged as per table on page 161.4.3. Minimum demand charge determination:

1.4.3.1. The minimum demand charge payable monthly in terms of this tariff shall be calculated using the greater of the following:1.4.3.1.1 The measured demand, or; 1.4.3.1.2 A demand of 70 kVA, or; 1.4.3.1.3 A demand based on the 80% average of the three highest demands recorded over the preceding 12 months

1.4.4. Rules applicable for this term:1.4.4.1. Where a consumer can demonstrate a significant change in their usage of electricity a re-evaluation of the average minimum demand as determined

in sub-clause 1.4.3. may on application be undertaken once per annum1.4.4.2. consumers whose power factor is below 0.96 will be billed for reactive energy supplied in excess of 30% (0.96PF) of total kWh recorded during the

entire billing period1.4.4.3. customers with supply agreements for a demand tariff, originally concluded before 1 July 1999, and a demand of less than 100kVA may, until further

notice, continue to be charged on this tariff1.4.4.4. Voltage categories will have applied as follows:

1.4.4.4.1 low Voltage 1.4.4.4.2 Medium Voltage 1.4.4.4.3 high Voltage

1.4.4.5. The summer rate will applicable from September to May – both months inclusive.1.4.4.6. The winter rate will be applicable from June to August – both months inclusive.


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1.3.5.1. Due to capacity constraints everyone will be expected to take part in any of city of Johannesburg energy saving initiatives1.3.5.2. The summer rate will be applicable from September to May- both months inclusive1.3.5.3. The winter rate will be applicable from June to August ± both moths inclusive1.3.5.4. if a customer in this category would request for a transfer to another tariff option, the customer should remain in that new tariff structure for a minimum period of 12 months before he/she will qualify to migrate to another tariff1.3.5.5. The cost of the migration between tariffs will be determined as per section 2

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ENERGy CHARGE DEMAND CHARGE


R/MONTHCAPACITy CHARGE

R/MONTH

ENERGy CHARGESuMMER

ENERGyCHARGEWINTER

uNITDEMAND CHARGE SuMMER/WINTER

uNIT

MV 675.27 3 646.52 106.71 126.30 c/kWh 159.63 r/kVA

lV 562.73 859.34 114.31 133.89 c/kWh 170.78 r/kVA

Reactive Energy 17.88 c/kVArh

1.5. TIME-OF-uSE (TOu) TARRIF1.5.1. This tariff is available, provided customers meet the qualifying criteria1.5.2. The tariff is suitable for large consumers as contemplated in section 1.4.1 who elect to reduce their demand during peak and standard periods and who can

reallocate all or part of their load by load management and load shifting capability1.5.3. Minimum Demand Charge Determination

1.5.3.1. The minimum demand charge payable monthly in terms of this tariff shall be calculated using the greater of the following: 1.5.3.1.1. The measured peak period demand, or

1.5.3.1.2. A demand of 70 kVA, or 1.5.3.1.3. A demand based on the 80% average of the three highest demands recorded over the preceding 12 months

1.5.4. Rules applicable for this term 1.5.4.1. A conversion fee equal to the actual cost of the meter conversion and the related costs will be applicable1.5.4.2. consumers whose power factor is below 0.96 will be billed for reactive energy supplied in excess of 30% (0.96PF) of kWh recorded during the peak

and standard periods. The excess reactive energy is determined per 30-minute integrating period and accumulated for the billing period1.5.4.3. customers with supply agreements for the demand tariff, originally concluded before 1 July 1999, and a demand of less than 100 kVA may, until

further notice, continue to be charged on this tariff.

1.5.4.4. Voltage categories will be applied as follows: 1.5.4.4.1. low Voltage: ≤ 1000 V1.5.4.4.2. Medium Voltage: > 1000 V and ≤ 33 000 V1.5.4.4.3. high Voltage: > 33 000 V

1.5.4.5. The summer rate will be applicable from September to May – both months inclusive1.5.4.6. The winter rate will be applicable from June to August – both months inclusive1.5.4.7. All tariff changes will be per request and will be effected after the necessary approval has been granted 1.5.4.8. The TOu periods are defined as follows:

1.5.4.8.1. Weekdays 1.5.4.8.1.1. PeAK: 07h00-10h00 and 18h00-20h001.5.4.8.1.2. STAnDArD: 06h00-07h00 with 10h00-18h00 and 20h00-22h001.5.4.8.1.3. OFF-PeAK: 22h00-06h00

1.5.4.8.2. Saturdays1.5.4.8.2.1. PeAK: none 1.5.4.8.2.2. STAnDArD: 07h00-12h00, and 18:00-20h00 1.5.4.8.2.3. OFF-PeAK: 12h00-18h00, and 20h00-07h00

1.5.4.8.3. Sundays1.5.4.8.3.1. All hours are OFF-PeAK

1.5.4.8.4. Public Holidays1.5.4.8.4.1. All public holidays will be treated as ‘Saturdays’ with the exception of Good Friday and christmas Day which will be treated as a Sunday

ENERGy CHARGE (WINTER) ENERGy CHARGE (SuMMER)


CAPACITy CHARGE

DEMAND CHARGESuMMER/WINTER

PEAK STANDARD OFF-PEAK PEAK STANDARD OFF-PEAK

r/m r/kVA (p/m) r/kVA c/kWh c/kWh c/kWh c/kWh c/kWh c/kWh

hV 1 248.45 16 151.51 148.45 290.14 114.35 78.35 121.93 94.76 72.84

MV 1 238.00 3 443.13 159.63 290.14 114.35 78.35 121.93 94.76 72.84

lV 900.36 804.96 170.78 290.14 114.35 78.35 121.93 94.76 72.84

Reactive Energy 17.88 c/kVArh

LARGE CONSuMER


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Sunday

1.6 EMBEDDED GENERATION TARIFF 1.6.1. in terms of the provisions of the electricity regulation Act, (Act 4 of 2006) (erA)

the generation of electricity is a licensed activity, unless exempted by the Minister of energy. The tariffs are therefore subjected to the provisions of the erA and are currently interim / pilot

1.6.2. This tariff will only apply to customers that are net consumers of city Power and who have invested in embedded generation capacity, are grid-tied and comply with all regulations regarding grid connection

1.6.3. All embedded Generators are required to register with city Power and the equipment used must comply with the technical standards required by city Power

1.6.4. All large Power users and Business customers who would be willing to invest in embedded generation with the purpose of supplementing their electricity supply from city Power will have to be on a conventional tariff structure. if they are currently on a pre-paid structure, they will be required to migrate to a conventional tariff structure

1.6.5. All residential customers who would be willing to invest in embedded generation with the purpose of supplementing their electricity supply from city Power will have to be on a time-of-use, conventional tariff structure. if they are currently on a pre-paid structure, they will be required to migrate to the time-of-use conventional tariff structure

1.6.6. embedded Generators that are at any time capable of feeding back energy into the grid will require meters with bi-directional metering capability

1.6.7. All parties that would invest in generating capacity and who would elect to only feed into the grid (and never draw from the grid) will be treated as an additional electricity supplier under a negotiated power purchase agreement

1.6.8. This embedded generation tariff is only applicable to a maximum generation capacity of 1 MW

These tariffs have been introduced in support of accommodating renewable energy, largely in the form of rooftop photovoltaic generating systems into the city Power grid. The tariff is an interim measure and while it does not necessarily incentivise the installation of renewable energy systems, it does provide a formal means to use the grid for energy balancing and energy back-up services that renewable energy systems require, and begin the process of greening the energy supply of Johannesburg in line with the city’s environmental objectives.

high Demand (June - August)

low-demand (September-May)

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1.7 RESELLER TARIFFSWhat is a reseller?

• Where a council supplies a bulk meter to a property which has more than one dwelling and each of the respective dwellers are metered with sub-meters for metering of consumption by end users

How should the reseller charge the end user?

• resellers should charge the end user in line with the council approved tariffs (refer to 1.1 residential tariffs and 1.3 Business tariffs),• When all sub-metering is used for residential purposes, bulk metering supplied by the council qualifies for residential seller tariff• if the dwelling units are for both residential and business purposes, the bulk meter will be charged the business tariff• Business customers with sub-metering can also consider migrating to a business reseller tariff (subject to the reseller tariff rules)

Rules applicable to this tariff:

1. Section 17 of the city’s by-law on resale of electricity refers: “Where a person resells electricity supplied by the council- (1) such electricity shall, in respect of each purchaser, be metered through a sub-meter, such sub-meter shall have been submitted to the engineer for approval prior to installation (2) The council shall not be held liable for any inaccuracy or other defect to any sub- meter (3) The charge made by such seller shall not exceed the charge determined by the council where the council itself supplies electricity and every such purchaser shall be entitled to require the seller to furnish such accounts, documents and other information as may be necessary to acertain a certain whether the accounts rendered for electricity supplied are correct”

2. For all customers wishing to apply for the “reseller tariff” by city Power, the following process must has to be followed in submitting: a. An account number under which electricity services are administrated b. The physical address of the electricity connection c. The type of customer supplied at the metering/ connection point (i.e. residential business, mixed used, etc.)d. An affidavit confirming the number of living units that are metered and used for residential purpose. This should exclude common propertye. A letter of Authority if request is made on behalf of the owner(s)f. Proof of Bulk Meter (a photo/picture with make and serial number of the device, if possible)g. Proof of sub-meters (a photo/picture with make and serial number of the device). This applies to each and every meter which forms part of the sub-metering,

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Peak

Standard

Off-Peak

SEGMENTSuPPLy

POSITIONuNITS

ENERGy CHARGE SuMMER/WINTER

c/kWh

NEW EMBEDDED GENERATOR TARIFFS

residential Small Scale embedded Generator

Pilot Feed-in TarifflV kWh

42.79(credit)

Business / large Power user Small Scale

embedded Generator Pilot Feed-in Tariff

lV/MV kWh36.14

(credit)


otherwise only the number of meters presented in terms of this point will be considered for the adjustment on billing3. in a case where a bulk meter supplies mixed use (i.e. a combination of residential and Business customers), the consideration will be for Reseller Business, (on

submission of the documents specified above), unless the loads are spilt through the normal application process (at the applicants cost), in which case both reseller residential and Reseller Business Tariffs would be applied to the respective loads

4. The city reserves the right to verify, audit, and scrutinize such submissions, and any misrepresentation found could result in the reversal of any decisions made, including any associated adjustments or benefits being claimed back

5. if a customer in this category would request for a transfer to another tariff option, the customer should remain in that new tariff structure for a minimum of 12 months before he/she will qualify to migrate to another tariff

6. The cost of migration between tariffs will be determined as per section 2 7. Property owners and all other resellers are required to register with city Power to qualify for the resellers’ Tariff. These parties are also required to provide city

Power with an affidavit declaring the number of dwellings in use in the complex. normal consumption tariffs will apply, as per unit in the complex, rather than the tariffs that would be deemed appropriate for the complex as an aggregate. The changes will be implemented from billing cycle subsequent to the date of application

8. The tariff charge will be effected as per the date of application9. requests must be emailed through to [email protected]

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R/MONTH

CAPACITy CHARGE R/

MONTH

ENERGy CHARGE SuMMER

ENERGy CHARGE WINTER

uNIT

(0<500kWh) 60A: 112.5580A: 112.55

60A:413.0280A:454.15

97.10 97.10 kWh

(501<1000kWh) 112.10 112.10 kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 120.70 120.70 kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 127.59 127.59 kWh

(>3000kWh) 134.07 134.07 kWh


uNITSuMMER/WINTER

(0<500kWh) 101.18 kWh

(501<1000kWh) 115.55 kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 124.41 kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 141.12 kWh

(>3000kWh) 153.31 kWh


uNITSuMMER/WINTER

(0<500kWh) 153.66 kWh

(501<1000kWh) 168.70 kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 176.92 kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 183.39 kWh

(>3000kWh) 189.35 kWh

RESELLER TARIFFS

RESIDENTIAL CONVENTIONAL


R/MONTH

CAPACITy CHARGE R/

MONTH

ENERGy CHARGE SuMMER

ENERGy CHARGE WINTER

uNIT

(0<500kWh) 337.64 323.72 149.53 157.48 kWh

(501<1000kWh) 164.56 171.74 kWh

(1001<2000kWh) 172.79 179.54 kWh

(2001<3000kWh) 179.25 185.67 kWh

(>3000kWh) 185.22 191.33 kWh

BuSINESS CONVENTIONAL

RESIDENTIAL PREPAID BuSINESS PREPAID

Reseller


2. MISCELLANEOuS CHARGES

CONVERSION FEES AMOuNT AMOuNT INC VAT

1.1 rD cheques, direct debits and 3rd party vendors, e.g.: not sufficient funds, payment stopped, incorrect signatures, post-dated cheques, alterations etc.

r 500.00 r 570.00

1.2 request for statement (per statement) . r 43.86 r 50.00

1.3 replacement of the Split-Pre Pay Meter customer meter card- r 43.86 r 50.00

1.4 replacement of the Split-Pre Pay Meter customer interface unit or keypad- r 450.00 r 513.00

1.5 Transfer of supply from one customer to the next --(excluding On site Special Meter reading to charged separately) r 275.00 r 313,50

1.6 On site Special Meter reading of a non programmable 80A Single phase Meter r 500.00 r 570.00

1.7 On site Special Meter reading of a Programmable 80A Single Phase Meter r 500.00 r 570.00

1.8 Tariff change from Three-Part Seasonal Tariff to Three-Part Flat Tariff or vice versa charge - no meter change or meter reading required

r 275.00 r 313.50

1.9 Tariff change from Domestic Tariff to Domestic Time of use (TOu) Tariff include on site Special meter reading (Smart Meter suitable)

r 500.00 r 570.00

1.10 Tariff change from Domestic Tariff to Domestic Time of use (TOu) Tariff include on site Special meter reading (require a Meter change )

r 1 000.00 r 1 140.00

1.11 For testing the accuracy of a 80A meter: r 500.00 r 570.00

1.12 On site Special Meter reading and programming change from a conventional to a Prepaid meter and vice versa for a Single Phase SMArT MeTer less than 17.5kVA

r 775.00 r 883.50

1.13 On site Special Meter reading and programming change from a conventional to a Prepaid meter and vice versa for a Three Phase SMArT MeTer less than 55kVA

r 1 200.00 r 1 368.00

1.14 Disconnection or isolation of supply less than 56 kVA only r 500.00 r 570.00

1.15 re-connection of supply less than 56kVA only r 500.00 r 570.00

1.16 contractor’s visit: customer side not ready for connection .. r 500.00 r 570.00

1.17 For each attendance as a result of a complaint of loss of supply caused by the consumer’s own electrical installation. r 500.00 r 570.00

1.18 Tampering with load management equipment and or bypassing of the equipment r 3 500.00 r 3 990.00

1.19 Warning notice of the impending Disconnection of supply less than 56 kVA - Due to charges in arrears_ no change to meter & McB)

r 135.00 r 153.90

CONVERSION FEES AMOuNT AMOuNT INC VAT

1.20 re-connection of supply less than 56 kVA only--Due to charges in arrears_ (no change to meter & McB) r 775.00 r 883.50

1.21 re-connection of supply less than 56 kVA only--Due to charges in arrears_ (no change to meter & McB) . r 775.00 r 883.50

1.22 re-connection of single phase 80A supply only-- Due to the illegal reconnection or tampering and bypassing of the energy Meter or its supply (no change of meter & McB)

new service connection fee (excluding network fee)

1.23 re-connection of Three phase 80A supply only-- Due to the illegal reconnection or tampering and bypassing of the energy Meter or its supply (no change of meter & McB)

new service connection fee (excluding network fee)

1.24 level Three re-connection or reinstatement of removed supply equipment: new service connection fee (excluding network fee)

TyPE OF SERVICE ENquIRy FEES TOTAL SERVICE CONNECTION FEE

Non-Refundable Detail design fee

Balance of the Total Service Connection Fee

2.1 On site Special Meter reading and Firm Ware upgrade for SMArT MeTer r 1,200.00 r 1,368.00

2.2 Tariff change from Business to Demand Tariff: Special reading of a Programmable AMr Meter r 1,200.00 r 1,368.00

2.3 Tariff change from Demand Tariff to Demand Time of use (TOu) Tariff include Special meter reading (Smart Meter suitable)

r 1,200.00 r 1,368.00

2.4 Tariff change from Demand Tariff to Demand Time of use (TOu) Tariff include Special meter reading (require a Meter change )

r 2,500.00 r 2,850.00

2.5 Tariff change from Demand Tariff to Business Tariff require a Service connection to be Downgrade to 150A

no charge Actual Fee(min Fee as per associated detail design Fee)

r 10,000.00 Actual Fee less min fee as per detail design fee

2.6 relocation or the removal of supply equipment no charge Actual Fee(min Fee as per associated detail design Fee)


2.7 For any work carried out by city Power for the benefit of and at the request of the applicant

no charge Actual Fee(min Fee as per associated detail design Fee)


2.8 Disconnection or isolation for all SPlV & MV supply r 5,000.00 nil r 5,000.00

2.9 re-connection of supply for all SPlV & MV supply r 5,000.00 nil r 5,000.00

2.10 For each subsequent testing of a consumer’s main low voltage circuit breaker

r 800.00 nil r 912.00

2.11 For each attendance as a result of a complaint of loss of supply caused by the consumer’s own electrical installation.

r 5,000.00 nil r 5,000.00

2.12 After normal business hours surcharge Twice normal fee nil Twice normal fee

MISCELLANEOuS SERVICES FEES FOR SMALL POWER uSERS

OTHER MISCELLANEOuS SERVICES FEES FOR SPLV AND LARGE POWER uSERS (REquESTED By OR CAuSED By THE CuSTOMER)

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STANDARD CONNECTION FEES FOR THE CuSTOMER’S ELECTRICAL SERVICES, THE PERIOD JuLy 2016 – JuNE 2017. These Service Fees Are for Proclaimed Townships Only

A once off connection fee payable per point of delivery and targeted to cover the fee of making capacity available to the consumer.These fees are over and above the entitled (Zoned) capacity of the Shared external engineering contribution that may be towards the development of the primary infrastructure.

New Pre-Paid Domestic and Non-domestic supplies. Less than 56 kVA @ 400V or 230V ac.

3a

city Power will provide and install a service cable from the city Power’s distribution point to the Power line carrier (Plc) Split Prepaid Meter in the customer’s meter on the stand/erf boundary. The customer is to provide and install all internal low voltage equipment and the meter box on the

stand/erf boundary.

SIZE CONNECTION FEE NETWORK CAPACITy FEE TOTAL CAPACITy FEE INC. VAT

1 Phase <=80 Amp ( new meter box and new cable to be provided on the boundary)

r6 000.00 - r6 000.00 r6 840.00

3 Phase <= 80 Amp ( new meter box and new cable to be provided on the boundary)

r13 000.00 r36 300.00 r49 300.00 r56 202.00

New Conventional Credit Metered Supplies. Less Than 56 kVA @ 400V or 230V ac.

3b

new Domestic and non-domestic supplies using conventional kWh meters. city Power will provide and install conventional credit kWh meters in the meter box on the stand/erf boundary via new service cable. The customer is to provide and install all internal low voltage equipment and the meter box on the

stand/erf boundary.


1 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box and new cable to be provided on the boundary)

r6 000.00 - r6 000.00 r6 840.00

3 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box and new cable to be provided on the boundary)

r13 000.00 r36 300.00 r49 300.00 r56 202.00

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New Prepaid Domestic for Electrification Projects.Less than 55 kVA @ 400V or 230V ac.

3c

Split Prepaid Supplies less than 55 kVA @ 400V or 230V ac


new 50 Amp Prepaid supplies (infrastructure and connection fee subsidised by DMe funds)

r1 500.00 - r1 500.00 r1 710.00

Conversion from a Conventional Credit Meter to Prepaid meter.

4

city power will provide and install A Power line carrier (Plc) Split Prepaid meter in the meter box on the stand/erf boundary. The customer is to provide and install all internal low voltage equipment and the meter box on the stand/erf boundary


1 Phase <=80 Amp (existing meter box on boundary using existing cable and or an "On site Special Meter reading and Firm Ware upgrade" for Single Phase SMArT MeTer)

r775.00 - r775.00 r883.50

3 Phase <=80 Amp (existing meter box on boundary but using existing cable and or an On site Special Meter reading and Firm Ware upgrade for Three Phase SMArT MeTer)

r1 200.00 - r1 200.00 r1 368.00

1 Phase <=80 Amp ( new meter box on boundary via the existing cable))

r2 550.00 - r2 550.00 r2 907.00

3 Phase <=80 Amp ( new meter box to be provided on the boundary via the existing cable)

r6 850.00 - r6 850.00 r7 809.00

New Point of entry

5a

new Point of entry, where the applicant has installed a new meter box on the stand/erf boundary as well as all the internal low voltage equipment. city power will relocate the existing meters or replace them with a similar meter in the meter box on the stand/erf boundary via an existing service cable


1 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary in line with the existing service cable)

r2 550.00 - r2 550.00 r2 907.00

3 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary in line with the existing service cable)

r6 850.00 - r6 850.00 r7 809.00

New Point of entry, where the applicant has installed a new meter box on the stand/Erf boundary as well as all the internal low voltage equipment.

5b

city power will relocate the existing meters or replace them with a similar meter in the meter box on the stand/erf boundary via a neW service cable.


1 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary that requires a new service cable)

r4 400.00 - r4 400.00 r5 016.00

3 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary that requires a new service cable)

r11 750.00 - r11 750.00 r13 395.00


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Increase of Supply Less than 55 kVA @ 400V or 230V ac -

6a

increase in capacity- change of the Main Miniature circuit Breaker size (McB) The customer is to provide and install all internal low voltage equipment and the meter box on the stand/erf boundary


1 Phase 60A to 80 Amp change McB only (existing meter box & cable on boundary)

r775.00 r4 537.50 r5 312.50 r6 056.25

1 Phase 60A to 80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary in line with the existing service cable npe)

r2 550.00 r4 537.50 r7 087.50 r8 079.75

1 Phase 60A to 80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary that requires a new service cable )

r6 500.00 r4 537.50 r11 037.50 r12 582.75

Single Phase to Three 3 Phase <= 80 A r13 600.00 r36 300.00 r49 900.00 r56 886.00

3 Phase 60A to 80 Amp change McB only (existing meter box on boundary)

r2 000.00 r13 612.50 r15 612.50 r17 798.25

3 Phase 60A to 80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary in line with the existing service cable )

r6 850.00 r13 612.50 r20 462.50 r23 327.25

3 Phase 60A to 80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary in line with the neW service cable)

r11 750.00 r13 612.50 r25 362.50 r28 913.25

Reduction of Supplies Less than 55 kVA @ 400V or 230V ac

7a

reduction of Supply less from 55 kVA @ 400V to 18.5 kVA or 230V ac : change of number of phases from Three (3) Phase to Single Phase 1by <= 80 AmpThe customer is to provide and install all internal low voltage equipment and the meter box on the stand/erf boundary


1 Phase <=80 Amp (change the McB only, in the existing meter box on boundary)

r775.00 - r775.00 r883.00

1 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary in line with the existing service cable )

r2 550.00 - r2 550.00 r2 907.00

1 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary that requires a new service cable )

r4 050.00 - r4 050.00 r4 617.00

Where the Developer has installed the service cable from the City Power’s distribution point to accommodate the capacity of the New Domestic or non-domestic supply, ( in specified areas only )

7b

New Prepaid Domestic and Non-domestic supplies. Less than 56 kVA @ 400V or 230V ac.

city power will be provide and install A Power line carrier (Plc) Split Prepaid meter within the meter box on the stand/erf boundary.The customer is to provide and install all internal low voltage equipment and the communal Meter Kiosk on the stand/erf boundary.


1 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary) On application to planning

r2 125.00 - r2 125.00 r2 422.50

3 Phase <= 80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary) On application to planning

r4 725.00 - r4 725.00 r5 386.50




Where the Developer has installed the service cable from the City Power’s distribution point to accommodate the capacity of the New Domestic or non-domestic supply, ( in specified areas only )

7c

New Conventional Credit metered Supplies city Power will provide and install A conventional credit KWh meter in the communal Meter Kiosk on the stand/erf boundary.

The customer is to provide and install all internal low voltage equipment from the communal Meter Kiosk on the stand/erf boundary.


1 Phase <=80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary) On application to planning

r4 700.00 - r2 125.00 r2 422.50

3 Phase <= 80 Amp (new meter box to be provided on the boundary) On application to planning

r11 450.00 - r4 725.00 r5 386.50

LV & LPu CuSTOMER’S ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONNECTIONS FEES, FOR THE PERIOD JuLy 2016- JuNE 2017

These Service Connection Fees Are For Proclaimed Townships Only

8a

SPLV & LPu Service Connection Less than 250 kVA @ 400Vac. note:#1a_ The Maximum network capacity fee or the lesser of the difference between the Applied capacity less the entitled (Zoned) capacity at a rate of r2

310/kVA is payable to cover the capital cost of the additional Spare capacity that has been Applied for

note:#1b_ The Minimum network capacity fee for res 1 developments will be limited to an Summated ADMD of 5kVA/1000 and a nD of a maximum of 17.5kVA per consumer subject to the registration of a “Servitude of restraint” limiting the capacity of the proposed individual portions of the development

SIZE ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEE NOTE:#1_ MAxIMuM

NETWORK CAPACITy FEE

MAxIMuM TOTAL SERVICE

CONNECTION FEE

NON-REFuNDABLE DETAIL DESIGN FEE

70 kVA no charge r197 500.00 r161 700.00 r359 200.00 r30,000.00

105kVA no charge r250 000.00 r242 550.00 r492 550.00 r30,000.00




250kVA no charge r450 000.00 r577 500.00 r1 027 500.00 r30,000.00

SPLV & LPu Service Connection between 315 and 1000 kVA @ 400Vac,

8b

SIZE ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEENOTE:#1_ MAxIMuM



CONNECTION FEE


315kVA no charge r490 000.00 r727 650.00 r1 217 650.00 r30,000.00

500kVA no charge r620 000.00 r1 155 000.00 r1 775 000.00 r30,000.00

630kVA no charge r745 500.00 r1 455 300.00 r2 200 800.00 r30,000.00

1000kVA no charge r1 100 000.00 r 2 310 000.00 r3 410 000.00 r30,000.00



MEDIuM VOLTAGE, LPu CuSTOMER’S ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS GREATER THAN 800kVA FEESFOR THE PERIOD JuLy 2016- JuNE 2017

These Service Connection Fees Are For Proclaimed Townships Only

9a

Large Power Supplies Greater than 800kVA but less than 2500kVA@ 11000 or 6600 Vac – On application to City Power Capital Planning

city power will provide and install on the stand/erf boundary a BMK for service connections less than 2500 kVA

note:#1_ The Maximum network capacity fee or the lesser of the difference of the Applied capacity less the entitled (Zoned) capacity at a rate of r2 310.00 /kVA is payable to cover the capital cost of the additional Spare capacity Applied for

connection Quotation break-down

SIZE ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEE NOTE:#1_ MAxIMuM



CONNECTION FEE


800 kVA no charge r579 700.00 r1 848 000.00 r2 427 700.00 r30,000.00






Large Power Supplies Greater than 2500kVA @ 11000 or 6600 Vac in proclaimed townships To the designed Capacity.

On application to City Power Capital Planning

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All new Medium Voltage Service Connections Greater than 2500 kVA note:#2_ The Maximum network capacity fee or the lesser of the difference of the Applied capacity less the entitled (Zoned) capacity at the

appropriate is payable to cover the capital cost of the additional Spare capacity Applied for

connection Quotation break-down

SIZE ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEE NOTE:#2 NETWORK CAPACITy

FEE NON-REFuNDABLE DETAIL

DESIGN FEE

All new Medium Voltage (MV) Supplies greater than 2500 kVA

no charge On application Actual Fee

(min fee as per detail design fee)

On application r30,000.00


Large Power Supplies Greater than 800kVA @ 11000 or 2500kVA @11000 or 6600 Vac in proclaimed townships where Developer has provided the BMK as part of reticulation infrustructure to the designed Capacity.

On application to City Power Capital Planning

11b

All new Medium Voltage Service Connections Greater than 2500 kVA note:#1_ The Maximum network capacity fee or the lesser of the difference of the Applied capacity less the entitled (Zoned) capacity at a rate of

r2 310.00 /kVA is payable to cover the capital cost of the additional Spare capacity Applied for

SIZE ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEE NOTE:#1 NETWORK

CAPACITy FEE

BALANCE OF THE TOTAL SERVICE

CONNECTION FEE


All new (MV) Supplies less than 2500kVA

no charge

On application Actual Fee


On applicationActual Fee


r30,000.00

All Connections In Areas Zoned Agricultural Holdings and additional service connections to Erven e.g. Mobile cellular towers

12a

Type of serviceAll connections in areas zoned agricultural holdings. Limited to 55kVA

note:#3_ The Maximum network capacity fee or the lesser of the difference of the Applied capacity less the entitled (Zoned) capacity at is payable to cover the capital cost of the additional Spare capacity Applied for

ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEE NETWORK CAPACITy FEE TOTAL SERVICE

CONNECTOIN FEE NON-REFuNDABLE DETAIL

DESIGN FEE

no charge On application

Actual Fee (min fee as per item 1a)

On application (min fee as per detail 1a) no charge

12b

All connections in area zoned agricultural holdings with additional consent uses -Greater than 55kVA -

ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEE NETWORK CAPACITy FEE TOTAL SERVICE CONNECTOIN

FEE NON-REFuNDABLE DETAIL

DESIGN FEE

no charge



On applicationOn application

Actual Feer30 000.00


All new Special Low Voltage Supplies. >56kVA in proclaimed townships where the Developer has provided the miniature substations as part of the township reticulation infrastructure to the designed Capacity

11a

SIZE ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEENOTE: #1NETWORK

CAPACITy FEE

TOTAL SERVICE CONNECTON FEE


SPlV > 80AMP 3PhASe

no charge



On application



r30,000.00

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City Of JohannesburgSchedule Of Tariffs For The Period July 2015- June 2016

Amendment Of Tariff Of Charges For Electricity Services

in terms of Sections 17(3)(a)(ii) and 22(a)(i) and (ii) of the local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) and Sections 21(1) and (3), 21A and 75A(3) and (4) of the local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) as amended, it is hereby notified that the city of Johannesburg has, in terms of Sections 11(3)(i) and 75A(1) and (2) of the local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) as amended, read with Section 24(2)(c)(ii) of

the local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), amended its Tariff of charges for electricity Services with effect from 1 July 2016

Contribution towards the Shared Electrical Engineering Services

In terms of Sections 121 of the Town Planning and Township Ordinance 15 of 1986: The applicant will be required to contribute towards the capital costs for the establishment of the “Shared” external electrical services up to the point of common coupling, that will required to service the affected land parcel, as a result of a rezoning amendment scheme applications or for the establishment of new township The contribution will be dependent

on the required capacity and the point of common coupling to the Shared services as outlined in the table below

Contribution towards the Shared Electrical Engineering Services

SIZE ENquIRy FEES CONNECTION FEE

in feed Point >150MVA @88kV r530.00

hV 132/88kV Transmission line x >18,0MVA r800.00

hV 132/88 kV Primary Substation 6,000 MVA < x < 18,000MVA r1 470.00

MV 11kV Satellite Substation 2,500 MVA < x < 6,000 MVA r1 960.00

MV 11kV Distributer ring 56 kVA < x < 2,500 kVA r2 310.00

low Voltage SDB/cMK 0 kVA < x < 56 kVA r3 630.00

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Smart TipsCITY POWER FINANCIAL YEAR STARTS 01 JULY TO 30 JUNE 38

here are a few electricity-saving tips you can implement to reduce the load on the overstretched system and help ensure a steady supply of power without the inconvenience of blackouts. And, even better, with future electricity tariff increases, you’ll find that implementing these ideas will significantly reduce your monthly electricity bill. let’s all work together to get through this crisis.

REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER

• Do not overfill your refrigerator or freezer. Too many items in your fridge reduces food quality and uses more electricity• Do not set freezer temperature lower than necessary• Do not open the door unnecessarily. remove and replace several items at once to reduce cold air loss• Make sure that the seal around the door is intact• Do not place the refrigerator near the stove or against the an un-insulated wall that faces the sun• empty and switch off, or defrost the fridge before taking an extended holiday• Freezers and refrigerators operate most efficiently when filled to the capacity recommended by the manufacturers • Defrost chest freezers every year. Defrost upright models two to three times a year• A second fridge or freezer should only be operated when necessary

MICROWAVE OVENS

• Select and unpack frozen food early in the day and allow to defrost slowly• use your microwave oven to cook small to medium quantities of food. it is better to use a conventional oven to cook large portions of meat• cooking time is an important factor when determining energy efficiency. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that food is cooked correctly

SMALL APPLIANCES

• Save energy with small appliances, toasters, electric grills and skillets, electric coffee pots and bottle warmers, which generally require less energy than a stove• Boil water in an electric kettle, not a saucepan or microwave oven, and boil only the amount you need• empty or replace the vacuum cleaner dust bag frequently• Faulty appliances do not work efficiently and waste energy. repair or replace them promptly

LIGHTING

Save energy, money and prevent eye-strain by lighting your home properly. Follow these guidelines:• The wattage of a lamp is not necessarily a measure of the amount of light it produces, but of the energy it uses• For instance, one 100 watt lamp gives 50% more light than four 25 watt lamps• Fluorescent lamps give 5 times more light and lasts up to 10 times longer than incandescent lamps. Fluorescent lighting is more economical. The thinner the tube

of the fluorescent lamp, the less electricity it uses. replace old control gear such as ballasts with modern electronic equivalents to save even more• replace all incandescent lamps in your home with energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps. These lamps use 20% or less of the electricity the older

incandescent type would use and yield a better quality of light• Take care where dimmers are involved, compact fluorescent lamps can be dimmed• Do not install multiple lights (lamps or fixtures) on a single switch• use low energy lamps for exterior lighting, especially if their purpose is for security lighting that is left on all night• clean your lampshades and fittings regularly, because dirt decreases the amount of light given out

AIR CONDITIONING

• clean and inspect filter screens regularly for minimum electricity consumption and eliminate dust and pollen• Where possible, replace with a modern unit. (Greater energy efficiencies are possible due to recent advances in air conditioning technology)• Turn your heater/cooling system off when the room is unoccupied

WASHING MACHINE

• Modern washing machines use less water and cost less to operate• use only cold settings. Take advantage of special features on your washer that can save money, e.g soak cycles

TuMBLE DRyER

• On summer days take advantage of good weather and dry your clothes outside• clean the lint filter on the dryer after each use to maximize the drying efficiency

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• Dryers equipped with an electronic humidity control, automatically shut off the drying cycle when clothes are dry – this saves electricity• use correct temperature settings to minimize the amount of electricity used• clothes dripping with water should never be placed in a tumble dryer

IRONING

• iron low- temperature fabrics first, to reduce warm-up time• iron large batches of clothing at one time to avoid wasting energy reheating the iron several times. Switch your iron off should you be interrupted whilst ironing• By simply folding clothing after they have dried can reduce ironing, as many items require little or no ironing

HEATERS

• Gas heaters provide the most efficient option for heating and should be used before considering using electric heaters• electric blankets use little electricity• close doors and windows when using a heater• install weather sealing strips on old, worn windows and doors

WATER HEATING GEySER

• installing a geyser blanket and insulating hot water outlet pipes can be very effective in saving electricity. A geyser blanket costs about r300, but it can save you a lot in electricity bills in the long term

• invest in a solar geyser. Be sure to select a unit with an SABS mark and have it installed by an accredited installer• The electricity that you save on your household account will ensure that your investment will be paid off in a relatively short time, leaving you with plenty of

years to enjoy the savings• Water heating makes up most of your electricity bill (typically 30% to 40%). Deliberately using less hot water will reduce electricity bills• By taking a shower instead of a bath you will use less hot water• Adjust the thermostat of your geyser to the 55ºc – 65ºc range

yOuR HOME

• if your home is not equipped with a ceiling, consider installing one. Many houses do not have insulation material between the ceiling and the roof, which is another form of energy inefficiency. Where possible, install insulation to ensure that your home remains cool in summer and warm in winter

SWIMMING POOL

• Swimming pool pumps can account for a large percentage of a home’s electricity consumption• reduce the pool pump operating time, to the minimum necessary, for keeping your pool clean• Do not run the pool pump between 07:00 to 10:00 and 18:00 – 20:00 as this adds to peak demand

HOW TO DEAL WITH ELECTRICAL SHOCK VICTIMS

• Disconnect the main switch: if this cannot be done, and only if safely possible, disconnect the electricity at the wall plug to which the appliance is connected• if the electricity cannot be disconnected, do not touch the victim as you could be electrocuted as well. rather take hold of their clothing and drag them from the

point of contact. if their clothing is wet, protect yourself by means of dry rubber gloves or dry newspaper or plastic. A wooden/plastic broom handle may also be used. Push the victim away from the point of contact with a non-conducting object like a broom or chair

• Do not touch any metal objects• evaluate the victim’s breathing (ceased/irregular) and check for a pulse. Attempt heart massage/artificial resuscitation to restore spontaneous vital functions.

(heart/breathing functions)• Treat injuries, which may have been caused by a fall• even in the event of serious electrical shocks, the after-effects are, as a rule, not serious. however, a person who has lost consciousness must be kept under

observation for at least 24 hours. even if there are no obvious injuries after a heavy electrical shock, a doctor should be consulted

ELECTRICAL SAFETy AT HOME

• replace worn and frayed electrical cords immediately• Keep electric cords away from stoves, as well as hot and abrasive surfaces• electric cords should be routed in such a manner that is unnecessary to walk over them

SMART TIPS

Smart Tips


• Do not route electrical cords under carpets• never disconnect a plug by pulling at the cord. ensure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before disconnecting the plug• never use electrical appliances in the bathroom• never connect electrical appliances to light sockets• Do not connect too many plugs to one socket• Do not touch metal objects like taps, refrigerators or stoves while holding an electrical appliance• Do not fill electric kettles while they are connected to the power plug• Do not operate an electrical mower while touching a garden hose connected to a tap• Always comply with the equipment manufacturer’s prescribed safety precautions• Follow the golden rule: Always disconnect the power supply at the main switch when electrical appliances are being repaired• All household appliances must be earthed wherever possible• Test your earth leakage unit regularly by depressing the test button• Do not operate the washing machine when you are barefoot. Place a rubber strip in front of the washing machine• Do not overload a wall plug with appliances – it can cause overheating and fire• Do not touch electrical appliances with wet hands and do not attempt to switch on a plug while washing dishes• Periodically check all appliances for secure leads and proper earthing – rather replace a worn lead than fix it. if fuses are used, ensure that the correct rating is

installed when replacing a blown fuse• Do not pass electrical cords from one room to another through hinges of doors or windows where they can be squashed and damaged

ELECTRICAL SAFETy OuTSIDE THE HOME

• electric lawnmowers should be handled with care. Do not mow the lawn while it is wet. Wear shoes with rubber soles when mowing. if an edge trimmer is entangled in the blades, do not touch the equipment. Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before working on the machine

• Weed eaters should only be used in dry conditions. Do not tug on the lead if it may be stuck• electrical tools, e.g. drills, extension leads, etc. must be in good condition when used• An extension lead socket outlet must not be placed on a wet surface. choose the correct size lead with an appropriate length for the job• Do not wash electrical equipment with water. Switch the appliance off, remove the plug and wipe with a dry cloth

SMART TIPS

GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETy

• Always isolate the supply when attempting repairs on electrical equipment: remove the plug and put it next to you. This will prevent someone accidentally switching it on and causing you injury

• if you have children in the house, install dummy plugs. These will prevent children from putting their fingers or objects in the socket outlet• never try to put out a fire caused by an electrical fault by throwing water on it while the power is still on. First unplug the appliance or switch off the power at

the main switch, and use a dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguisher• ensure that a qualified person, who complies with the law and safety requirements, carries out all the electrical repairs or extensions to an existing installation

NOTESNOTES

City of JohannesburgCity Power

40 Heronmere RoadReuven Booysens

P.O Box 38766,Booysens,2016

Tel: +27(0)11 490 7000Call Centre (24hrs): 0860 562 874www.citypower.co.za

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