Subsidiary Dissolved, Electricity Tariff for 900 VA Customers Increased

The government has decided to revoke electricity subsidies for 900 VA household customers deemed capable. Based on the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation Number 29 of 2016, subsidies will only be provided to those considered poor. As a result, electricity price increases will be implemented gradually starting January 1, 2017.

Subsidies will continue to be provided to 450 VA and 900 VA electricity customers categorized as poor. Through government data collection, 4 million 900 VA customers are classified as poor or incapable. Meanwhile, the remaining 19 million 900 VA customers are considered capable and will be subject to tariff increases.

For those not yet registered, the government still offers the possibility of obtaining subsidies through application. Meanwhile, non-subsidized customers with 1,300 VA and above can receive subsidies by reducing their electricity capacity to 450 VA or 900 VA.