The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved the national Free Basic Electricity (FBE) rate of R2.38/kWh for the 2026/27 municipal financial year, effective from July 1, this year, to June 30, 2027. This rate will be used by State-owned utility Eskom to bill municipalities for the FBE units supplied to qualifying households in the Eskom supply areas.
