The City of Tshwane does not want to acquire the so-called smart meters of the service provider Peu and its subsidiary TUMS. We propose to replace the almost 13 000 meters with our own. To ensure value for money and that the people of Tshwane receive sustainable, reliable and affordable electricity supply.
This submission is made in the City’s affidavit on just and equitable remedy after the High Court declared all agreements between Peu/TUMS and the City as constitutionally invalid on the 13 October 2017.
The City also proposes that a reduced rate be payed to Peu for electricity consumption on its about 13000 meters until the City can extricate itself from a relationship with Peu.
The High Court judgment is a massive victory for clean tender processes, and value for ratepayers’ money. It has boosted City coffers with R950 million, and given us a chance to stop the financial hemorrhaging caused by the Peu deal.
In the coming weeks Peu and the applicants in the matter AfriBusiness will have an opportunity to respond to the City’s submissions. In the meantime, there will be no interruption of services to consumers with Peu meters.
Although we are subject to the processes of the Court, the City hopes to be rid of Peu and their meters before the end of the current financial year in June 2018.