Subsidized Electricity Saves IDR 22 Trillion
Rancakmedia.com - The Director General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Rida Mulyana, explained that subsidized electricity saves money. Next year, the government predicts savings of IDR 22.12 trillion if targeted electricity subsidies such as the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS).
Subsidized electricity saves the target is IDR 22 trillion. According to Ridha, electricity subsidies are predicted to reach 61.6 trillion rupees in 2022.
This calculation assumes an economic development of 5.7%, inflation of 3%, an exchange rate of IDR 14,450 and the price of Indonesian crude oil at USD 50 per barrel. However, the amount of this subsidy can still be reduced if the electricity subsidy is on target.
The subsidy is just right, because loyal household consumers with 450 volt amperes (VA) are sorted again according to DTKS. Currently, around 58% of the total electricity subsidy has been taken over by loyal consumers of 450 VA.
In fact, not all loyal 450 VA consumers have entered DTKS. Only 9.3 million loyal consumers are registered at DTKS. “If you use DTKS, 15.2 million loyal consumers will need data.
Subsidized Electricity Saves
Subsidized electricity saves approximately Rs 22.12 trillion, so the electricity subsidy is only IDR 39 trillion,” said Rida. Director General of Electricity, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (ESDM) Rida Mulyana. Rida added, the number of loyal consumers of 15.2 million could still be different according to the DTKS.
His faction is currently requesting the latest DTKS from the Ministry of Social Affairs. Next, the faction will reconcile the data with PLN by conducting a direct test on the field.
Except for making sure the data is correct, the faction prioritizes the priority of publication before the targeted subsidy is applied. Another scenario planned by the government is direct electricity subsidies to residents.
Assuming there is no division of 450 VA loyal consumers, the number of registered loyal consumers of households receiving subsidies is around 32.5 million.
The electricity subsidy for these loyal consumers reaches Rp. 47.06 trillion. With direct subsidies, the government will provide various resources directly to these loyal consumers.
"We are doing exercises for the two ranks because direct subsidies are around Rp. 60 to 120,000 per loyal customer per month, so subsidies can be saved," explained Rida.
These subsidy savings range from Rs 6.13 to Rs 27.57 trillion, depending on the level of direct subsidies. Cost Reconciliation Rida continues, the government is considering re-implementing the cost reconciliation that was stopped in 2017.
Currently there are 13 groups of unsubsidized electricity loyal consumers whose electricity costs should fluctuate depending on inflation, ICP (Indonesian Crude Price) and the replacement value.
However, this group of electricity costs has not changed since 2017, until the government paid compensation to PLN. "If in the third quarter of 2021 there are 13 lines and the costs are not the same, then there will be compensation," he said.
FAQs
In the following, we will discuss the question and answer session, see below.
1. How to check electricity subsidies?
- Visit application PLN Mobile.
- Select the Stimulus Info menu list.
- Enter Customer ID or Meter Number then click send.
2. Differences between subsidized and non-subsidized PLN?
Subsidized electricity is, of course, only for underprivileged families. Of course there are special criteria to be able to use this type of electricity. Meanwhile, non-subsidized electricity is used for efficient household needs, for business purposes, for government agencies.
Conclusion
This calculation assumes an economic development of 5.7%, inflation of 3%, an exchange rate of IDR 14,450 and the price of Indonesian crude oil at USD 50 per barrel. However, the amount of this subsidy can still be reduced if the electricity subsidy is on target.
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