Policies

National Free Basic Electricity (NFBE)

Source: International Energy Agency

Last updated: 24 June 2025

Country South Africa
Year

2024
Status

In force
Jurisdiction

National
A problem with this policy?
Tell us and we will take a look.
Contact us

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved a National Free Basic Electricity (NFBE) rate of 194.40c/kWh for the 2024/25 municipal financial year, effective from 1 July 2024.

Want to know more about this policy ? Learn more

Topics

Economy-wide

Policy types

Energy affordability spending programmes