The Energy Intensive User Group (EIUG) has added its voice to the overwhelming chorus of societal opposition to Eskom’s latest tariff submission, warning on Tuesday that above-inflation hikes would have “immediate, catastrophic and irreversible” consequences for South Africa’s mining and industrial companies. Eskom has submitted a revised application in which it is requesting the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to approve an increase of 17.1% from April 1 in addition to the 4.41% increase already approved for the year, following the 2018 adjudication of three Eskom Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) applications.
