Governmnent has taken the ERA Bill on a nationwide tour – with reviews mixed so far.
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy has completed its public hearings on the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill in Limpopo, with some members of the public concerned about the possible rise in electricity costs if it goes through.
To provide for the establishment, duties, powers and functions of the Transmission System Operator and transitional measures;To assign the duties, powers and functions of the Transmission System Operator to the National Transmission Company South Africa; The Bill received mixed views when the committee visited the Vhembe, Mopani, Sekhukhune and Waterberg districts in Limpopo.
However, there were some who were concerned that the new laws could lead to a rise in electricity costs as private companies start competing with Eskom in electricity generation, which would further disadvantage the poor.In Mopani, citizens also told the committee that they are not convinced that Eskom needs assistance from private power generators, arguing that the embattled electricity company is just poorly managed and does not lack capacity.
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