City Power (Johannesburg) electricity tariff 2025/26
City Power · Most of Johannesburg and surrounding areas (Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto) · Last updated: 2025-07-01
City Power (Johannesburg) residential block tariff structure 2025/26
City Power supplies electricity to approximately 850,000 Johannesburg customers. The time-of-use tariff significantly rewards solar + battery systems that export or store energy during off-peak periods.
| Usage band | Rate (incl. VAT) | Monthly cost for band |
|---|---|---|
| 0–500 kWh | R2.7100/kWh | R1355.00 |
| 500–1000 kWh | R3.0800/kWh | R1540.00 |
| 1000+ kWh | R3.4100/kWh | — |
Time-of-Use (TOU) tariff structure
City Power (Johannesburg) offers TOU tariffs for qualifying residential customers. Solar + battery systems can significantly reduce peak-period consumption.
Historical tariff increases
| Financial year | Rate (residential) | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | R3.0800/kWh | +7.7% |
| 2024/25 | R2.8600/kWh | +13.0% |
| 2023/24 | R2.5300/kWh | — |
Avg annual increase: 10.7% (3-year average). Eskom national average: ~12%/yr since 2010.
How solar reduces your City Power (Johannesburg) electricity bill
At R3.08/kWh average, a 5 kW solar system saves approximately R1,848/month. With time-of-use optimization and battery storage, savings can reach R2,200–R2,800/month for the same system.