The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) announced on Wednesday, January 23, the reduction and standardization of electricity consumption charges collected in the category of ‘freehold’ and resident housing, including flats, which are commonly owned by non-citizens or expats.
SEWA said that it will cancel the “fixed electricity fees” that are currently applied at the rate of 45 fils per kilowatt.
The rate has been reduced by 37.7 percent for a large number of subscribers and return to the slide system and applies only to the residential groups of apartments and houses.
The cheaper power rate will be reflected starting from the bill of January 2019, similar to the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA).
The cheaper power rate was announced following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Chairman of SEWA, said that the decision was taken in conjunction with the Year of Tolerance, noting the keenness of the Authority to carry out ongoing studies and compare with local and international bodies to provide the best services to customers.
Al Leem added that the total number of clients covered by the initiative exceeds 50,000 in Sharjah, pointing out that more than 90 percent of customers updated their data and will benefit from this initiative.
