PAPER 4 - ELECTRICITY PRICING AND SECTOR REFORM: Electricity as a Public Service

11 Sep 2025

This paper evaluates the state of electricity cross-subsidies and considers how to mitigate potential threats posed by sector reform to the public service of electricity supply. The document will outline how to accurately determine costs, provide an overview of pricing approaches, and attempt to quantify what is required to adequately meet the energy needs of low-income households.