Assistance promised for this month's high power billsA worker installs solar panels at a parking lot. Many companies are turning to solar panels to generate their own electricity and reduce power bills. He said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) had proposed measures to cushion the new power tariff, which is effective this month, and the cabinet would consider them next Tuesday. Mr Supattanapong also said the government would promote household installation of solar panels to offset the ongoing cost of electricity. Agencies including the Energy Ministry and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand would quickly work out a promotion package, Mr Supattanapong said.
