Jordan implements time-of-use electricity tariffs for key sectors

The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission has begun applying time-of-use electricity tariffs to sectors including electric vehicle charging, telecommunications, medium and large-scale industries, extractive industries, and water pumping (optional). The daily tariff is divided into three time periods: peak, partial peak (two periods), and off-peak.

Peak Period (5:00 PM – 11:00 PM):

– Extractive industries: 226 fils/kWh
– Large-scale industries: 130 fils/kWh
– Medium-scale industries: 79 fils/kWh
– Telecommunications: 152 fils/kWh
– EV charging (home): 160 fils/kWh
– EV charging (public stations without commission): 133 fils/kWh
– Water pumping (optional): 106 fils/kWh

Off-Peak Period (5:00 AM – 2:00 PM):

– Extractive industries: 206 fils/kWh
– Large-scale industries: 110 fils/kWh
– Medium-scale industries: 59 fils/kWh
– Telecommunications: 132 fils/kWh
– EV charging (home): 108 fils/kWh
– EV charging (public stations without commission): 103 fils/kWh
– Water pumping (optional): 86 fils/kWh

Partial Peak Periods (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM):

– Extractive industries: 216 fils/kWh
– Large-scale industries: 120 fils/kWh
– Medium-scale industries: 69 fils/kWh
– Telecommunications: 142 fils/kWh
– EV charging (home): 118 fils/kWh
– EV charging (public stations without commission): 113 fils/kWh
– Water pumping (optional): 96 fils/kWh

The tariff system aims to shift part of the electrical load to off-peak periods, which have lower rates, to encourage industrial sectors to take advantage of these times. This strategy helps to distribute the electrical load more evenly throughout the day, reducing demand during peak hours.