Green Electricity Tariff (GET)


To enable electricity consumers to reduce their carbon footprint in electricity consumption, the government has introduced the Green Electricity Tariff (get) to offer low carbon electricity supply to all consumers. Customers with get subscription will pay Normal tariff for monthly electricity consumption PLUS get blocks subscription.

Green Electricity Tariff (GET)

  • GET Programme is introduced as an option to enable TNB consumers to reduce their carbon footprint in electricity consumption.
  • With the implementation of GET Programme, consumers will have the option to purchase a low carbon electricity supply without having to install their own solar rooftop or other renewable energy installations.
  • The renewable energy resources for GET Programme are generated by solar power plants under the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) Programme and TNB's and/or its subsidiary’s hydropower stations and any other renewable energy plants which may be approved by the Commission from time to time.
  • Consumers enrolled in GET programme will receive Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificate (mREC) after the end of a calendar year.
  • Changes to GET terms and conditions are subject to Government’s review from time to time.

 

Understanding Green Electricity Tariff (GET)

 

 

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How This Affects Your Business

  • Subscribing to GET Programme enables your organisation to meet Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) commitments as well as reduce the carbon footprint of electricity consumption.
  • GET Programme also enables your organisation to enhance its image through the use of environmentally-friendly green electricity.
  • Your subscription to the GET Programme contribute towards the growth of the renewable energy (RE) industry in the country as well as supports global energy transition to reduce the impact of climate change and global warming.

Eligibility

  • GET Programme is offered as an option to all TNB consumers. Consumers who wish to enrol for GET must enter into Green Electricity Tariff Agreement.
  • The amount of Green Electricity for new and existing GET subscribers can subscribe for each subscription cycle shall be less than or equivalent to the average monthly consumption as may be determined by TNB.
  • Subscription is in 100 kWh blocks for Residential and 1,000 kWh blocks for Non-Residential.
  • Subscription for GET 2024 quota shall be opened from 11.00 am, 3 May 2024 onwards. (on a first-come, first-served basis subject to TNB’s assessment and GET quota availability)
  • The period of GET subscription shall be from the commencement date until 31 December every year.
  • Consumers are not allowed to reduce or terminate the GET subscription during the subscription period.
  • Customers are not allowed to increase, reduce or terminate the GET subscription during the subscription period.
  • The total subscription of GET Quota of all GET Consumers must not exceed the GET Quota as published on TNB’s website and mGATS website (www.mgats.com.my).
  • In line with GET Guideline, TNB reserves the right to review consumer’s GET subscription in the event consumer’s actual electricity consumption is lower than their green electricity subscription to ensure fair sharing of limited Green Electricity quota.

GET Billing

  • Customers who opt for GET subscriptions will pay:

    • a. Standard applicable tariff rates as per Tariff Schedule for monthly electricity consumption; and

    b. GET subscription charges at the rate of:

    1. 10 sen/kWh for all residential consumers and low voltage non-residential consumers; or
    2. 20 sen/kWh for medium voltage and high voltage non-residential consumers

  • Monthly GET subscription charges will be based on GET block(s) subscribed or consumer's actual consumption, whichever is lower.
  • GET subscription charges will be prorated based on the number of days in the scenario whereby the consumer subscribes to GET in the middle of the billing period.
  • Consumers who subscribe to the GET program in 2024 will not be charged with Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) charges for actual green energy units used.
  • Get calculation for Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) and Net Energy Metering (NEM) Account is based on NET energy (i.e. import energy after netting off export energy from solar generation).

Subscription

  • Subscription for GET 2024 quota shall be opened from 11.00 am, 3 May 2024 onwards via myTNB Portal.
  • Subscription is based on a first-come, first-served basis subject to TNB’s assessment and GET quota availability.
  • For detailed step-by-step guidance on myTNB registration, add new contract account and subscribe to GET, please click here.
  • For more information on GET, please contact TNB CareLine at 1-300-88-5454 or email to tnbcareline@tnb.com.my.