Electricity Tariff Classification
In general, TNB electricity tariff classification is based on consumer business activity at the said premise and its supply voltage level. In the event there is changes in activity at the said premise which requires change in consumer tariff category, the following actions may be taken;
- Consumer may apply for change of tariff to TNB
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TNB deserves the right to change consumer's tariff based on actual activity at the said premise
For example, the default tariff for properties or premises such as serviced apartments, SOHO, SOVO and SOFO is Tariff B - Low Voltage Commercial Tariff as these premises are normally built on gazetted commercial lands. However if these premises are used for private dwelling purposes, the owner of these premises may apply for a change of tariff from Tariff B to Tariff A - Domestic with TNB. Application can be done online via myTNB Portal or at the nearest Kedai Tenaga.
Summary of TNB tariff classification as follows;
1. Customer category (business activity)
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Mining
- Street lighting
- Specific Agriculture
2. Supply voltage
Voltage Level* | Supply Voltage |
Low Voltage Single Phase Three Phase |
Extra Low Voltage (V ≤ 50V) Low Voltage (50V < V ≤1kV) |
Medium Voltage |
Medium Voltage (1kV < V ≤ 50kV) |
High Voltage |
High Voltage 50kV < V ≤ 230kV Extra High Voltage 230kV < V |
*Voltage level for tariff classification
3. Usage profile (i.e. operation hours – 24 hours or not)
(Monday to Sunday)
Peak : 0800-2200
Off-Peak: 2200-0800
Tariff Rates
Tariff Rates
“Domestic Consumer” means a consumer occupying a private dwelling, which is not used as a hotel, boarding house or used for the purpose of carrying out any form of business, trade, professional activities or services.
TARIFF CATEGORY | UNIT | CURRENT RATE |
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Tariff A - Domestic Tariff | ||
For the first 200 kWh (1 - 200 kWh) per month | sen/kWh | 21.80 |
For the next 100 kWh (201 - 300 kWh) per month | sen/kWh | 33.40 |
For the next 300 kWh (301 - 600 kWh) per month | sen/kWh | 51.60 |
For the next 300 kWh (601 - 900 kWh) per month | sen/kWh | 54.60 |
For the next kWh (901 kWh onwards) per month | sen/kWh | 57.10 |
The minimum monthly charge is RM3.00 |
You May also download:
- Rates (Effective 1 January 2014)
- Rates (1 June 2011)
- Rates (1 March 2009)
- Tariff Book. Kindly refer Rates (Effective 1 January 2014) for the current Tariff Schedule.