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New Straits Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Smart electricity use and time management can cut utility bills
KUALA LUMPUR: The recently announced restructuring of electricity tariffs can help reduce utility bills if electricity is used wisely and efficiently. Private sector worker Rozita Ibrahim, 38, said that electricity consumption based on the Time of Use (TOU) scheme can reduce bills if used during off-peak hours. "If you want to save, you have to follow the 'timing'. For example, we do all household chores like washing and ironing clothes during off-peak hours," the mother of two told Bernama recently. Last Friday, the Energy Commission (ST) announced that more than 23.6 million domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from a new, fairer, and more progressive electricity tariff schedule. This new schedule, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, is part of a major reform to the national energy sector and aims to provide more clarity and confidence to investors. The new tariff will also introduce an Energy Efficiency Incentive for consumers who practice prudent electricity use. Under the new tariff schedule, 85 per cent of domestic consumers or account holders are expected to enjoy the same, or even lower, provided their monthly usage does not exceed 1,000 kilowatt hours. In addition, the TOU scheme has been streamlined and extended to longer off-peak periods, namely the entire Saturday and Sunday, and 10 pm to 2 pm from Monday to Friday. According to ST, this is to encourage more efficient management of consumption according to demand times, in line with efforts towards a more efficient and sustainable energy system. If users use off-peak hours, they can save on electricity bills compared to peak usage, it said. Having a large family naturally leads to higher electricity consumption, and a lecturer at a private institution, who requested to be identified only as Joe, believes that the restructuring of electricity tariffs has encouraged him to be more disciplined and mindful in managing his electricity usage. "I have many children, eight of them. I need to teach them about saving money. I have realised that I can cut down on my monthly utility bills if I manage our utility usage wisely. "For example, Saturday and Sunday are off-peak hours, and since my wife and I have weekends off, we try to complete most of our household chores then. On regular days, we make a conscious effort to reduce our electricity consumption," added Joe, who allocates nearly RM1,000 a month for electricity bills. He also plans to install a 'timer system' to help save electricity by automatically turning electrical appliances on and off at scheduled times. Meanwhile, a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Professor Dr Nuradli Ridzwan Shah Mohd Dali, suggested an alternative to using solar energy in the country to save electricity. "Perhaps the government, through Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), can consider expanding the use of solar energy to the B40 group, where it can be an affordable material," he said, adding that installing solar panels in homes can save electricity consumption by 50 to 100 per cent. According to ST, the tariff will be effective from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, according to the Incentive-Based Regulation (IBR) framework, in line with Section 26 of the Electricity Supply Act 1990.
Sinar Daily
11 hours ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Time-based tariff scheme can help cut bills, say energy-savvy Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR - The recently announced restructuring of electricity tariffs can help reduce utility bills if electricity is used wisely and efficiently. Private sector worker Rozita Ibrahim, 38, said that electricity consumption based on the Time of Use (TOU) scheme can reduce bills if used during off-peak hours. "If you want to save, you have to follow the 'timing'. For example, we do all household chores like washing and ironing clothes during off-peak hours,' the mother of two told Bernama recently. Last Friday, the Energy Commission (ST) announced that more than 23.6 million domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from a new, fairer, and more progressive electricity tariff schedule. This new schedule, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, is part of a major reform to the national energy sector and aims to provide more clarity and confidence to investors. The new tariff will also introduce an Energy Efficiency Incentive for consumers who practice prudent electricity use. Under the new tariff schedule, 85 per cent of domestic consumers or account holders are expected to enjoy the same or even lower, provided their monthly usage does not exceed 1,000 kilowatt hours. In addition, the TOU scheme has been streamlined and extended to longer off-peak periods, namely the entire Saturday and Sunday and 10pm to 2pm from Monday to Friday. According to ST, this is to encourage more efficient management of consumption according to demand times, in line with efforts towards a more efficient and sustainable energy system. If users use off-peak hours, they can save on electricity bills compared to peak usage, it said. Having a large family naturally leads to higher electricity consumption, and a lecturer at a private institution, who requested to be identified only as Joe, believes that the restructuring of electricity tariffs has encouraged him to be more disciplined and mindful in managing his electricity usage. "I have many children, eight of them. I need to teach them about saving money. I have realised that I can cut down on my monthly utility bills if I manage our utility usage wisely. "For example, Saturday and Sunday are off-peak hours, and since my wife and I have weekends off, we try to complete most of our household chores then. On regular days, we make a conscious effort to reduce our electricity consumption,' added Joe, who allocates nearly RM1,000 a month for electricity bills. He also plans to install a 'timer system' to help save electricity by automatically turning electrical appliances on and off at scheduled times. The recently announced restructuring of electricity tariffs can help reduce utility bills if electricity is used wisely and efficiently. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva Meanwhile, a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Professor Dr Nuradli Ridzwan Shah Mohd Dali, suggested an alternative to using solar energy in the country to save electricity. "Perhaps the government, through Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), can consider expanding the use of solar energy to the B40 group, where it can be an affordable material,' he said, adding that installing solar panels in homes can save electricity consumption by 50 to 100 per cent. According to ST, the tariff will be effective from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, according to the Incentive-Based Regulation (IBR) framework, in line with Section 26 of the Electricity Supply Act 1990. - BERNAMA
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Smart Electricity Use And Time Management Can Cut Utility Bills
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The recently announced restructuring of electricity tariffs can help reduce utility bills if electricity is used wisely and efficiently. Private sector worker Rozita Ibrahim, 38, said that electricity consumption based on the Time of Use (TOU) scheme can reduce bills if used during off-peak hours. 'If you want to save, you have to follow the 'timing'. For example, we do all household chores like washing and ironing clothes during off-peak hours,' the mother of two told Bernama recently. Last Friday, the Energy Commission (ST) announced that more than 23.6 million domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from a new, fairer, and more progressive electricity tariff schedule. This new schedule, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, is part of a major reform to the national energy sector and aims to provide more clarity and confidence to investors. The new tariff will also introduce an Energy Efficiency Incentive for consumers who practice prudent electricity use. Under the new tariff schedule, 85 per cent of domestic consumers or account holders are expected to enjoy the same, or even lower, provided their monthly usage does not exceed 1,000 kilowatt hours. In addition, the TOU scheme has been streamlined and extended to longer off-peak periods, namely the entire Saturday and Sunday, and 10 pm to 2 pm from Monday to Friday. According to ST, this is to encourage more efficient management of consumption according to demand times, in line with efforts towards a more efficient and sustainable energy system. If users use off-peak hours, they can save on electricity bills compared to peak usage, it said.
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Smart electricity use and time management cut utility bills in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians can significantly reduce their electricity bills by adopting smarter usage habits and leveraging off-peak hours under the newly announced tariff restructuring. The changes, set to take effect from July 1, 2025, aim to promote efficient energy consumption while benefiting over 23.6 million domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia. Private sector worker Rozita Ibrahim, 38, shared her strategy for cutting costs. 'If you want to save, you have to follow the 'timing'. For example, we do all household chores like washing and ironing clothes during off-peak hours,' she said. The Time of Use (TOU) scheme now extends off-peak periods to weekends and weekdays from 10 pm to 2 pm, encouraging users to shift high-consumption activities to these times. The Energy Commission (ST) stated that 85% of domestic consumers will see no increase or even lower bills if their monthly usage stays below 1,000 kilowatt hours. An Energy Efficiency Incentive will also reward those who practice prudent electricity use. For larger families, managing consumption becomes crucial. Joe, a private institution lecturer with eight children, explained his approach. 'I need to teach them about saving money. We complete most chores on weekends when rates are lower and reduce usage on weekdays,' he said. He also plans to install a timer system to automate appliance usage. Professor Dr Nuradli Ridzwan Shah Mohd Dali from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia suggested solar energy as a long-term solution. 'Expanding solar access for the B40 group could cut consumption by 50 to 100%,' he said. The new tariff, effective until December 2027, aligns with Malaysia's push for a sustainable energy system under the Incentive-Based Regulation framework.
