CLP Raises September Fuel Charge, Offers Special Rebate for Low-Use Customers
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
CLP Power announced a modest increase in its September fuel adjustment fee while introducing a special rebate program to ease the burden on grassroots residents. The utility's fuel charge will rise to 45.1 cents per kilowatt-hour, reflecting actual fuel price movements over the past three months. The three-month rebate scheme targets lower-usage households, potentially benefiting around half of all residential customers in Hong Kong.
Key Points
- CLP September fuel adjustment fee set at 45.1 cents per kWh, up 0.1 cent month-on-month
- Special rebate of 8 cents per kWh available for residential customers using 900 kWh or less per bill
- Rebate applies to bills issued from August to October, covering a three-month period
- Approximately 50% of residential customers qualify for the rebate program
- After rebate, eligible customers pay an effective rate of 37.1 cents per kWh, below January levels
Why It Matters
The rebate scheme provides targeted relief for lower-income households struggling with rising living costs, offering over $100 in savings over three months for families consuming around 450 kWh monthly. The initiative demonstrates CLP's response to public pressure to shield vulnerable customers from global fuel price volatility while maintaining cost-reflective pricing for the broader customer base.
The rebate scheme provides targeted relief for lower-income households struggling with rising living costs, offering over $100 in savings over three months for families consuming around 450 kWh monthly. The initiative demonstrates CLP's response to public pressure to shield vulnerable customers from global fuel price volatility while maintaining cost-reflective pricing for the broader customer base.