Increased Three-Step Electricity Tariff Goes into Force

An increased three-step electricity tariff was introduced in Georgia starting from June 1.  This tarrif is a result of a May 11 decision by the Georgian National Energy Regulation Commission (GNERC).

Those residents of Tbilisi who consume less than 100 kilowatts of electricity per month will have to pay 13.48 Tetri (approximately 7.4 cents) per kilowatt instead of 12.8 Tetri (approximately 7.03 cents).

Consumers using between 100 to 300 kilowatts per month will pay 16 Tetri (approximately 8.79 cents) and those consuming more than 300 kilowatts per month will pay 17.69 Tetri (approximately 9.7 cents).

Consumers living outside Tbilisi, who use less than 100 kilowatt per month will pay 12.98 Tetri (approximately 7.1 cents) instead of 8 Tetri. Residents in the country’s regions who consume between 100 and 300 kilowatts – 16.52 Tetri (approximately 9.07 cents) and residents in the regions who consuming more than 300 kilowatts per month will pay 17.49 Tetri (approximately 9.6 cents).

Officials say that Russia’s decision to increase the gas price has triggered this hike in the electricity rate.

According to the GNERC, the share of gas-generated electricity in Georgia will total about 28%, while the rest will be generated by hydro power plants.