By Muhammad Sal
Enugu State has announced a major drop in electricity tariff for premium Band A customers, setting the new rate at N160 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from August 1, 2025.
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) reduced the tariff after a thorough review of MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited’s costs. Band A customers, who usually get the best supply, were previously charged N209/kWh, making the new rate a 23% cut. The other customer bands will see no changes for now.
EERC Chairman, Chijioke Okonkwo, explained the change: “We reviewed their entire costs, using our Tariff Methodology Regulations 2024, and the supporting Distribution Tariff Model to get an average price of N94. The price is low because the Federal Government has been subsidising electricity generation cost, which charges only N45 out of the actual cost of N112.” He added that Band A customers will now benefit from the government’s power subsidy, helping both consumers and MainPower manage rate shocks.
There are strict conditions attached. If MainPower cannot keep up their service promise on Band A feeders for two consecutive days, they have to report it within 24 hours. If they fall short for seven days, those feeders will be downgraded to a lower band automatically.
Enugu’s tariff changes are backed by the state’s 2023 electricity law, which gives EERC the power to regulate power supply activities in the state. The move follows a wider push, driven by the federal government’s 2023 Electricity Act, for states to manage their own electricity markets and make power distribution more responsive to local needs.
Okonkwo noted the reduction depends on federal subsidies. If these are ever removed, the Band A tariff could rise again. But for now, he said, “it is only right that Ndi Enugu – Band A customers enjoy the reduced tariff effective August 1, 2025.”
The Commission says it will keep working with stakeholders to improve electricity services for everyone in the state.
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