277 The electricity rebate THOSE CONSUMERS who have already paid the surcharge of one third of a penny per unit for three winter months will now pay LESS! The surcharge, introduced at the request of the Government as a means of causing less electricity to be used during Peak Periods, applied only for three months. Following its removal there is also a rebate of one tenth of a penny per unit for nine months, for those who paid the surcharge. Nevertheless, while the power plant shortage continues we must still use the minimum of electricity during Peak Hours.