PLN to cut late night industrial electricity rates

Perusahaan Listrik Negara's plans to lower electricity tariffs for industrial use between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

The proposed cut is aimed at encouraging industries to shift their operations to off-peak hours to help balance out usage.

“PLN is hoping to decrease electricity usage during the day. If possible, industries can move all their operations to the night,” PLN said in the statement, suggesting that industries would rather overtime costs than expensive power bills.

“This will also provide a chance for workers to earn additional income because by working at night they should receive additional pay,” said Dahlan Iskan, president director of PLN.

Industries pay an average of Rp 730 per kilowatt hour. If PLN’s proposal takes effect, they will pay Rp 550 per kwh for those overnight hours.

“PLN is the executor, but the proposal shall be submitted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources,” he said.