Have your say on Shared Network Charge Policy
03 February 2023
The City’s Shared Network Charge Policy is open
for public comment from 1 February to 28 February 2023.
'When a new or upgraded development occurs that increases electricity demand, the City needs to increase the capacity of the electricity network to meet this demand. The policy formalises the practice that the customer who benefits because of this increase pays for the costs associated with it. It wouldn't be fair for general customers who aren't directly benefiting from the expansion or upgrade to pay for this.
'The City's Electricity Generation and Distribution Department administers the Shared Network Charge (SNC). It applies to both consumers and generators connecting to the shared network.
'The draft SNC policy outlines the conditions that apply to the administration of SNCs by the City and the City believes this will help to bring certainty and drive further investment in Cape Town and meaningful economic growth,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen.
How to comment
Via email: Ismail.Jefferies@capetown.gov.za
In writing:
Ismail Jefferies
Head: Service Connection Planning
Electricity Generation and Distribution Department
Engineering Branch
1st Floor, Energy Head Office, Bloemhof Complex, Bloemhof Street, Bellville, 7530
Online: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay
The City's Public Participation Unit will assist people who cannot read or write, people living with disabilities and people from disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments to have their objections recorded and submitted to the City. Please call 0800 212 176.
The draft policy is available for viewing on www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay, at all subcouncil offices and all libraries throughout Cape Town.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
