Gov’t eases electricity billing tiers to reduce public's burden amid heatwave

The government is set to raise the threshold of energy rate tiers for the months of July and August.

According to the ruling Democratic Party this move follows its talks with relevant officials earlier on this Tuesday over ways to help households cope with the heavy cost of air conditioning this scorching summer season.

Essentially households can use more electricity before having to pay a higher rate.

The threshold for the lowest tier has been raised from 200 kilowatt hours to 300 kilowatt hours and other thresholds have also been increased.

Earlier this month the government also increased discounts.. to underprivileged households and started providing them with energy vouchers worth up to 700-thousand won.