Bangkok Post
Households get more breaks on power bills
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New revisions in Thailand’s electricity tariff structure will lower power rates for household consumers and remove public street lighting costs from residential electricity bills, expected to take effect as early as the August billing cycle.
Key facts
- New revisions in Thailand’s electricity tariff structure will lower power rates for household consumers and remove public street lighting costs from residential electricity bills, expected to take effect as early as the August billing
- The changes were among a number of measures approved on Wednesday by the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC), chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul
- For households, a flat rate of 3 baht per kilowatt/hour (unit) will apply for the first 200 units of electricity used each month
- That compares with the current rate of 3.95 baht
Summary
The changes were among a number of measures approved on Wednesday by the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC), chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Others include expanded access to clean energy, and more opportunities for businesses to make direct power purchases from clean energy providers.
For households, a flat rate of 3 baht per kilowatt/hour (unit) will apply for the first 200 units of electricity used each month. That compares with the current rate of 3.95 baht. A typical medium-sized household with 2-3 air conditioners consumes about 400 units per month.