# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse warns South Africans could face higher monthly electricity charges under the proposed revised pricing policy, even if they use less power. The organisation is also concerned that higher fixed charges and proposed time-of-use tariffs could penalise households investing in rooftop solar. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage says the draft policy places too much focus on protecting the revenue of Eskom and other electricity suppliers, rather than keeping power affordable and encouraging competition.
OUTA says new electricity policy protects suppliers at consumers’ expense