TARIFF
Tariff A - Residential
As of 1st January 2012, the Department has introduced 4-tier tariff structure for residential customers. The corresponding energy usage kWh and the new charges are as follows:
| NEW ELECTRICAL TARIFF STRUCTURE | |
|---|---|
| 0001 kWh to 0600 kWh | B$ 0.01 cents |
| 0601 kWh to 2000 kWh | B$ 0.08 cents |
| 2001 kWh to 4000 kWh | B$ 0.10 cents |
| 4001 kWh and Above | B$ 0.12 cents |
View comparison between Old tariff and New tariff
Tariff B - Commercial*
| Basic calculation formulas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The first 10 Units | [10 Units x kVA] | x | B$ 0.20 cents |
| The second 100 Units | [100 Units x kVA] | x | B$ 0.07 cents |
| The third 100 Units | [100 Units x kVA] | x | B$ 0.06 cents |
| Remaining Units (if applicable) | x | B$ 0.05 cents | |
View KVA loading conversion table for shop houses and temporary power supply
| Sample Calculation of the Meter Charges | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Power consumption (kWh) | 26,880 kWh | ||
| Subscribed capacity (kVA) | 140 kVA | ||
| Bills charged for the month | |||
| The first 10 Units | [10 Units x 140kVA] x B$0.20 cents | = | B$ 280.00 |
| The second 100 Units | [100 Units x 140kVA] x B$0.07cents | = | B$ 980.00 |
| Remaining Units | [26,880 – (10 x 140) - (100 x 140)] x B$0.06 cents | = | B$ 688.80 |
| Bill Charged | B$280.00 + B$980.00 + B$688.80 | = | B$1,948.80 |
Note:
* This Tariff does not apply to Heavy Industries.
Vacant shophouses / commercial premises using conventional meters (kWh) including CT Meters but recorded as active account will be imposed a minimum charge of B$2.00 every month unless the building owner / tenant notify to DES of his / her intent to close the account with no electrical outstanding bill prior to vacant the shophouses / premises under his / her name.
Domestic Tariff
(X No of Unit) in the Building (Flat / Condo)
| Consumption Tier | Cubic metres per month | Cents per cubic metre |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Tier | Not exceeding 54.54 x (X No of Unit) | 11 |
| 2nd Tier | Exceeding 54.54 x (X No of Unit) | 44 |
Commercial / Non-domestic Tariff
(X No of Unit) in the Building (Shop House / Industrial)
| Consumption Tier | Cubic metres per month | Cents per cubic metre |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Tier | Flat Rate | 110, 66, 61 (depends on the tariff type) |
| Follow-on-rate | n/a | n/a |