Ekurhuleni Metro (East Rand) electricity tariff 2025/26
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality · Benoni, Boksburg, Germiston, Kempton Park, Springs, Alberton · Last updated: 2025-07-01
2025/26 tariff
R3.15/kWh
2024/25 tariff
R2.91/kWh
Year-on-year increase
+8.2%
Ekurhuleni Metro (East Rand) residential block tariff structure 2025/26
Ekurhuleni's tariff at R3.15/kWh is one of the highest in Gauteng — approaching CoCT levels. The East Rand industrial and residential areas are experiencing rapid solar adoption.
| Usage band | Rate (incl. VAT) | Monthly cost for band |
|---|---|---|
| 0–500 kWh | R2.8000/kWh | R1400.00 |
| 500+ kWh | R3.1500/kWh | — |
Historical tariff increases
| Financial year | Rate (residential) | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | R3.1500/kWh | +8.2% |
| 2024/25 | R2.9100/kWh | +10.6% |
| 2023/24 | R2.6300/kWh | — |
Avg annual increase: 9.5% (3-year average). Eskom national average: ~12%/yr since 2010.
How solar reduces your Ekurhuleni Metro (East Rand) electricity bill
At R3.15/kWh, Ekurhuleni solar homeowners save R1,890/month with a 5 kW system. Benoni and Boksburg residents benefit from the same high Gauteng irradiance (1,820 kWh/kWp) as Johannesburg.