HomeMunicipal ServicesElectricityUpgrade or downgrade the exist... Application to Upgrade or downgrade the existing Electricity Supply Who qualifies to apply?The consumer must be the registered owner of the stand or erf, or must be duly appointed by the registered owner of the stand or erf.Requirements and conditions to applyThe consumer must pay property rates.There must be an existing physical electricity connection on the site.Documents requiredProof of stand ownership or proxy letter issued by the ownerAccount statement from the City of TshwaneCostsDowngrade of maximum demand to 80 A or less:R3 640,40 (excluding VAT)All downgrades of an existing standard service that require changing of meters and circuit breaker size:R1 566,50 (excluding VAT)Downgrade of existing three-phase connection (80 A or less):R3 431,7 (excluding VAT)