NERSA Invites Public Comments On Proposed Amendments To Independent Transmission Providers’ Cost Recovery Rules In South Africa

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has invited members of the public and energy sector stakeholders to submit written comments on proposed amendments to the Cost Recovery Rules for Independent Transmission Providers (ITPs). The consultation aims to gather feedback on the proposed regulatory changes governing cost recovery arrangements for independent transmission operations in South Africa.

On 29 October 2026, the Energy Regulator formally approved the publication of a consultation paper along with the draft amended rules to initiate the public consultation process. Through this initiative, NERSA intends to address important regulatory matters associated with independent transmission providers and seek stakeholder inputs before finalizing the proposed amendments.

Interested stakeholders can access the consultation paper and draft amended rules through NERSA’s official website, http://www.nersa.org.za, under the Electricity consultation notices section. Written submissions must be sent by email to crr4itps@nersa.org.za. The deadline for submitting comments is 2 December 2026. NERSA has encouraged interested parties and members of the public to review the proposed amendments and provide their views within the specified consultation period.

For technical queries or additional information regarding the consultation, stakeholders can contact Mr. Mondli Shozi at 012 401 4600 or through email at Mondli.Shozi@nersa.org.za. Further assistance is also available at NERSA’s head office, located at Kulawula House, 526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

In addition to written submissions, NERSA has arranged a virtual public hearing to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to present their views on the proposed amendments. The hearing is scheduled for 7 December 2026 and will take place through Microsoft Teams from 14:00 to 17:00.

Stakeholders wishing to attend the hearing or make a formal presentation must submit their requests by 16:30 on 2 December 2026. Registration requests can be made by calling 012 401 4660, sending a fax to 012 401 4771, or emailing publichearings@nersa.org.za.

NERSA has also clarified that it reserves the right to cancel the scheduled virtual hearing if no requests to make presentations are received by the specified deadline. The consultation process is expected to provide an opportunity for industry participants and the public to contribute to the development of the regulatory framework governing independent transmission providers in South Africa.