He clarified that the time-related tariff excluded industries that operate around the clock, like the plastics industry, until their conditions were investigated and the best formula was selected for them.
He emphasized the need to leverage the new tariff, especially during periods of high electricity production from renewable energy, noting that it does not target electric cars and that cars can be charged during the reduction periods.
The minister underscored that the Kingdom’s electrical system is able to cope with the loads and has enough generating capacity to cover those loads.
He stated that the Jordanian electrical system is highly reliable, equivalent to that of developed countries, and that the network is operating efficiently, with the new tariff increasing its efficiency and dependability.
Kharabsheh went on to say that thanks to the electrical system’s efficiency, Jordan has not had to resort to cutting electricity to lower loads, as other countries have, emphasizing the necessity to rational
ize energy consumption.
Minister Mubaidin said that the government is keen to enhance the availability of information to the media and the public, and to clarify all new government decisions and measures, including the electricity tariff.
He continued by saying that the Ministry of Government Communications is eager to address questions from the media and provide clarification on information by hosting regular press conferences and a weekly forum on government communication on matters of public interest and the advancement of services offered to them.
He stated that the purpose of this press conference is to inform the media about the specifics of the new electricity tariff and which sectors will benefit from, emphasizing that this tariff is part of national programs aimed at reducing industrial sectors power bill in accordance with the economic modernization vision.
Source: Jordan News Agency