AfriForum is of the opinion that Eskom\u2019s planned increase in fixed tariffs will punish clients and have unintended consequences.<\/p>\n
Eskom plans on significantly increasing the fixed component that all Eskom consumers must pay to link them to the network, while decreasing the fluctuating consumption costs.<\/p>\n
Morn\u00e9 Mostert, AfriForum\u2019s Manager for Local Government Affairs, says that the increase is unfair. \u201cThe fact that technology and the market are changing so rapidly is a consequence of Eskom\u2019s drastic tariff increases. Neither is there any urgency to work more effectively. If they continue increasing their tariffs, people will be looking for greener and cheaper alternatives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mostert argues that Eskom has a responsibility to sort out its own mismanagement before turning to consumers to pay even more in a bid to resolve problems. \u201cEskom should also realise that its unstable power delivery \u2013 and not only costs \u2013 forced people to consider other technologies. People will be looking for other alternatives, despite this step.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Dr Eugene Brink, Strategic Advisor for Community Affairs at AfriForum, says that is uncertain whether Eskom will also decrease its fluctuating consumption costs. \u201cAlthough they offer it as an appeasement, there is no guarantee that they will also lower consumption costs; in fact, they will apply more pressure for higher consumption prices.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Brink, this step will compel people who are increasingly dependent on solar power and only use Eskom power in emergencies to finally bid Eskom farewell. Thereafter, Eskom will probably try to burden people who only have solar panels and power with a levy, even though they do not even use any Eskom power.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mostert says any cost structure change at Eskom must be preceded by an amended supplier cost framework or research document. \u201cWe have not seen anything yet,\u201d he concludes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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