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The Ethekwini Electricity Cost Per kWh Calculator helps residents and businesses in the Ethekwini municipality calculate their effective electricity rate per kilowatt-hour based on their total bill and electricity consumption.
The calculator uses a simple formula:
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Explanation: This calculation helps you understand your effective electricity rate, which may include various charges, tariffs, and taxes beyond the basic energy rate.
Details: Understanding your effective electricity rate helps with budgeting, comparing different electricity providers or plans, identifying potential savings, and monitoring electricity consumption patterns.
Tips: Enter your total electricity bill amount in South African Rand (ZAR) and your total electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: Why is my calculated rate different from the advertised electricity rate?
A: Your total bill includes various additional charges such as network charges, service fees, taxes, and levies that are not part of the basic energy rate.
Q2: How often should I calculate my electricity rate?
A: It's recommended to calculate your rate with each billing cycle to monitor changes and understand seasonal variations in your electricity costs.
Q3: Where can I find my electricity consumption (kWh)?
A: Your kWh consumption is typically shown on your electricity bill, usually as "units consumed" or "energy usage."
Q4: Does this calculator account for tiered pricing?
A: This calculator provides your overall effective rate. If you have tiered pricing, the result represents the average rate across all consumption tiers.
Q5: Can I use this for business electricity accounts?
A: Yes, this calculator works for both residential and business electricity accounts in the Ethekwini municipality.