The electricity poverty tariff in South Africa : possibilities and practicalities

The general objective of this thesis is to investigate what price system will result in a sustainable electrification programme, a viable EDI, fit into the regulation system and address issues of equity and poverty. Specific attention is paid to the proposals around poverty tariffs for low-income domestic users. This research examines the form, level and financial implications of poverty tariffs in South Africa. The following are the specific objective of the thesis: * To evaluate the current system of prices in South Africa * To investigate what poverty tariff structures are possible and * To investigate the financial implications of poverty tariff options and their sustainability.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Energy Research Centre

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Mavhungu, Justice

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Cowan, Bill

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9724

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/9724