THE Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has announced a substantial reduction of up to 40 per cent in access charges for green electricity under two flagship renewable energy programmes, in a move aimed at bolstering corporate participation in the clean energy sector.
The revised charges apply to the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) and the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM), both key components of the Malaysia MADANI government’s strategy to increase access to sustainable power sources via the national grid.
Under the new rates, effective from 1 July 2025, the System Access Charge (SAC) for CRESS has been revised to 20 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for firm supply and 40 sen/kWh for non-firm supply. For CREAM, the Community Access Charge (CAC) has been reduced to 9 sen/kWh, down from the previous 15 sen.
“These revised rates are expected to attract more corporate consumers to source their green electricity supply at more competitive costs,” the ministry said in a statement on Friday.
The adjustments follow a review in line with the implementation of the updated national electricity tariff schedule. PETRA noted that the new charges are designed to reflect tariff components more accurately and avoid overlapping cost calculations.
“These enhancements will facilitate greater access to green electricity for businesses, thereby supporting them in meeting their respective ESG commitments,” the ministry added.
The revised rates are also expected to contribute to Malaysia’s long-term target of achieving 70 per cent renewable energy capacity in the national electricity mix by 2050.
PETRA emphasised that the changes reflect the government's commitment to both sustainable development and intergenerational equity, in line with the guiding values of the Malaysia MADANI framework. - August 29, 2025
