tariff and rates
Electricity Tariff
Electricity Act 1985
(REGULATIONS 3 (3))
(REGULATIONS 3 (3))
In December 2004, the Commerce Commission authorised progressive tariff increases over three consecutive years ( 2005,2006,2007). FEA has already implemented the new tariff rates for 2005.
Pursuant to COMMERCE COMMISSION ACT 1998 CAP 50 AND THE ELECTRICITY ACT 1985 CAP 180, public notice is hereby given by the Fiji Electricity Authority that it shall implement in accordance with the authorised tariff rates increases, the increased tariff rates for 2006 with effect from 1st day of January, 2006.
Pursuant to COMMERCE COMMISSION ACT 1998 CAP 50 AND THE ELECTRICITY ACT 1985 CAP 180, public notice is hereby given by the Fiji Electricity Authority that it shall implement in accordance with the authorised tariff rates increases, the increased tariff rates for 2006 with effect from 1st day of January, 2006.
Particulars of the tariff increases authorised by the Commerce Commission (CC) over the next two remaining years are as follows (all prices are VAT exclusive):
2005 RATES | CC Approved Tariff Rates | ||||
2006 | 2007 | ||||
Domestic Lifeline Tariff Domestic Lifeline cents per unit – less than or equal to (<=) 250kWh per month averaged over a six month rolling period | 20.59 | 20.59 | 20.59 | ||
Domestic Other Tariff Cents per unit – greater than (>) 250kWh per month averaged over a maximum six month rolling period | 21.27 | 21.95 | 22.63 | ||
Commercial and Industrial Tariff Cents per unit – for units up to 14,999kWh per month | 22.14 | 23.57 | 24.91 | ||
Commercial and Industrial Tariff Cents per unit – for units in excess of 14,999kWh per month | 21.38 | 22.76 | 24.06 | ||
Maximum Demand (MD) Tariff (i) Demand over 1000kW Demand charge per kilowatt per month Energy Charge in cents per unit | $ 19.62 12.83 | $ 20.89 13.66 | $ 22.08 14.44 | ||
(ii) Demand between 500kW to 1000kW Demand charge per kilowatt per month Energy Charge in cents per unit | $ 19.62 14.97 | $ 20.89 15.36 | $ 22.08 16.24 | ||
(iii) Demand between 75kW to 500kW Demand charge per kilowatt per month Energy Charge in cents per unit | $ 19.62 14.97 | $ 20.89 15.94 | $ 22.08 16.85 | ||
Excessive Reactive Energy Penalty Rate-cents per unit | 17.08 | 17.08 | 17.08 | ||
Institution Tariff-cents per unit | 20.59 | 20.59 | 20.59 | ||
Street Light Tariff-cents per unit | 17.98 | 17.98 | 17.98 | ||
Notes: 1. Maximum Demand a) The maximum Demand meters will be reset after the meter reading for that month b) The maximum demand tariff is available to all Commercial & Industrial consumers with a maximum demand excess of 75kW c) Maximum demand customers whose demand falls below 75kW in any month will be deemed to have used 75kW in that month and will be charged accordingly d) FEA is not under any obligation whatsoever to offer the maximum demand tariff to any consumer. It is the consumer’s responsibility to request this tariff from FEA. 2. High Voltage Supply For maximum Demand and commercial and industrial consumers who elect to take supply at high voltage direct from FEA’s mains, a reduction of 4% in the monthly accounts on this tariff will be allowed. 3. Excess Reactive Energy Penalty Rate Consumers are required to maintain a power factor of not less than 0.85 and FEA reserves the right, if a consumer’s power factor as determined by FEA’s recording instruments is less than 0.85; to charge for all excess reactive units of kVarh at 17.08cents per unit. This charge for reactive units will be in addition to the charge for ordinary kWh units used. | 4. Institution Tariff Cents per unit For premises used wholly or principally as: (i) Private Schools owned and operated by Management Board (ii) Churches, temples and mosque 5. This applicable tariff for each billing period will be determined in relation only to units in that billing period 6. All electricity tariff above are subject to 12.5% Value Added Tax 7. Determination of Rate In the event where more than one tariff is applicable to an installation, the decision of the Chief Executive shall be final and conclusive. 8. All fees and charges are subject to change by FEA pursuant to the provision of the Electricity Act. | ||||
