# NERSA R76bn

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/nersa-r76bn/
- Published: 2026-01-07T14:15:16+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### NERSA hereby invites members of the public to submit comments on its consultation paper.

The public has until 21 January 2026 to comment on energy regulator Nersa’s plan
to force South African energy users to pay Eskom an additional R76 billion for its
mistakes.

Following a bruising court order in December 2025, rejecting a settlement agreement
between the regulator and power utility, Nersa has published a consultation paper
to solicit public comments on the matter.

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 1.  a. _The Cost of Eskom’s Assets vs. Tariff Affordability_
         **Context:** The court 
        ruling requires NERSA to increase the value of Eskom’s assets (the Regulatory 
        Asset Base), which directly increases the electricity tariff. **Question:** Given
        the current economic climate, do you accept a further increase in electricity 
        tariffs to fund a higher valuation of Eskom’s power plants, or do you believe 
        the asset values should be capped to keep electricity affordable?
     b. _Paying for Aging and Unreliable Infrastructure
         
        **Context:** This redetermination
        decides which power stations are included in the price you pay. This includes 
        aging plants and those prone to breakdowns.
         **Question:** Should consumers be
        forced to pay higher tariffs to cover the full value of power stations that are
        near the end of their lifespan or frequently unavailable due to breakdowns (load
        shedding)?
     c. _Burdening Consumers with Construction and Operational Costs_ 
         **Context**: The
        proposed adjustments allow Eskom to recover billions from the public for “Work
        Under Construction” and daily cash flow (“Working Capital”). **Question:** Do 
        you agree that the consumer should carry the additional financial burden of funding
        Eskom’s incomplete construction projects and operational cash flow through increased
        electricity prices?

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