Secretary-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission stated that the Energy Regulatory Commission will expedite compliance with the Cabinet resolution in order to prevent people from losing benefits.

Mr. Khomkrit Tantrawanit Secretary-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission Office (ERC Office) revealed that after Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, made a statement after the first Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting of the new government on September 13, 2023 by the Cabinet. There was a resolution to approve the reduction of the electricity tariff announced to be charged to electricity consumers for the September – December 2023 period at the rate of 4.45 baht per unit down to the rate of 4.10 baht per unit. After that, the Energy Regulatory Commission Office reported to the Corporate Governance Committee. Energy (ERC) to know the said Cabinet resolution. The Energy Regulatory Commission will hasten to comply with the Cabinet resolution quickly so as not to benefit the people.

“The Energy Regulatory Commission Office will urgently discuss with relevant agencies such as EGAT, MEA, PEA, and PTT to consider operational guidelines to meet the intent of the Cabinet resolution. It is expected that Complete the presentation to the Energy Regulatory Commission and take effect within one week from now,” Mr. Khomkrit said.

by previously Resolution of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) meeting No. 34/2023 (No. 862) on 26 July 2023 resolved to approve the FT charge for the period September – December 2023 in the amount of 66.89 satang per. unit (VAT not included), resulting in the average electricity bill in the period being 4.45 baht per unit and effective from the billing cycle of September 2023 onwards

Source: Thai News Agency