- Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited blamed power outages in Enugu on reduced energy supply after a tariff cut lowered Band A rates to ₦160.40/kWh.
- EEDC cut supply to avoid over ₦1 billion in monthly losses, prompting Mainpower to seek a quick resolution with state and federal authorities.
Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has blamed recent power outages across parts of Enugu State on a sharp reduction in energy supply from its parent company, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), following a government-mandated electricity tariff cut.
In a public service announcement on Monday, August 4, MEDL said the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently issued a new tariff order lowering the rate for Band A customers from ₦209.50/kWh to ₦160.40/kWh. The company said the change had negatively impacted its energy allocation.
“Customers who have experienced power outages over the last four days should know the issue stems from a significant drop in energy allocation from EEDC,” MEDL said. “This resulted directly from the financial implications of the new tariff.”
According to MEDL, EEDC projected a monthly revenue loss of over ₦1 billion under the revised tariff, making it financially unviable to maintain previous supply levels. EEDC reduced the volume of energy delivered to MEDL to contain the losses.
MEDL apologised to affected customers and assured them it is engaging state and federal stakeholders to resolve the crisis. “We are hopeful that a resolution will be reached within the next 48 hours or soon thereafter,” the company stated.
The company also acknowledged delays in communicating the development to the public. “The late notice resulted from the short timeframe in which we received full details of the situation,” it said. “We appeal for continued patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service.”