New electricity fees could be introduced this year

2013-6-10

From：Macau Business

Macau could get a progressive electricity tariff within this year, according to the head of the Office for the Development of the Energy Sector, Arnaldo Santos.

The latest round of professional consultation is complete and the office has accepted the suggestion to revise the fee-charging format, public broadcaster TDM reported.

With the new system, large industrial and commercial enterprises, including big hotels and casino resorts, may pay more for their electricity.

Officials suggest the scheme is aimed at encouraging the concept of ‘use less, save more’.

“We aim to pass the bill within this year. It will be implemented if it can be, this year, or next year,” Mr Santos said.

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