Residential Rate
Effective as of the November 2024 bill month, all residential customers are subject to the rates and charges outlined in the table below. These reflect the applicable residential tariff.
| Electricity access charge | Per month |
|---|---|
| This is a fixed charge that contributes to the cost of transport and the maintenance of the distribution network that delivers electricity to your home. | Afl. 12.50 |
| Tiered consumption rates | Per kWh |
|---|---|
| Energy Charge: First 500 kWh | Afl. 0.3431 |
| Energy Charge: 501-1000 kWh | Afl. 0.3531 |
| Energy Charge: Over 1000 kWh | Afl. 0.4645 |
Service Specifications:
Residential rates apply exclusively to household electricity consumption, including lighting, ventilation, kitchen appliances, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, televisions, air conditioning units, and similar electrical devices.
Character of service:
- Electricity is supplied as alternating current (AC), three-phase, 60 hertz (Hz)
- Power usage is permitted for the entire day (24 hours) unless otherwise specified
- Electricity consumption is recorded through a meter that measures usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh)
Billing & Charges
- A fixed monthly service charge of AWG. 12.50 applies
- Customers are billed based on their kWh consumption, as detailed in the rate table above
- Rates are structured in three brackets according to kWh consumption
- The billing cycle covers a period of approximately 30 days between two meter readings
| Small commercial Rate | |
|---|---|
| Rate | Afl. 0.5444 |
| Fixed charge | Afl. 100.00 |
Commercial Electricity Rates
Commercial rates apply exclusively to businesses and commercial establishments, including offices, retail stores, hotels, restaurants, pubs, and similar operations, provided that the installed capacity does not exceed 500 kVA.
Service Specifications:
- Electricity is supplied as alternating current (AC), three-phase, 60 hertz (Hz)
- Power usage is permitted 24/7, unless otherwise specified
- Electricity consumption is recorded through a meter that measures usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh)
Billing & Chargers:
- Fixed monthly charge: AWG. 100.00
- Energy consumption charge: based on kWh usage, as detailed in the rate table above
- Billing cycle: approximately 30 days between two meter readings
| Non-commercial Rate | |
|---|---|
| Rate | Afl. 0.4910 |
| Fixed charge | Afl. 100.00 |
Non-commercial rates apply exclusively to churches, educational institutions, and similar establishments that fall within this category as determined by N.V. ELMAR, provided that the installed capacity does not exceed 500 kVA.
Service Specifications:
- Electricity is supplied as alternating current (AC), three-phase 60 hertz (Hz)
- Power usage is permitted 24/7, unless otherwise specified
- Electricity consumption is measured using a meter that records usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh)
Billing & Charges
- Fixed monthly fee: AWG.100.00
- Energy consumption charge: based on kWh usage, as specified in the applicable rate structure
- Billing cycle: approximately 30 days between two meter readings
| Large commercial Rate | |
|---|---|
| Rate | Afl. 0.5236 |
| Fixed charge | Afl. 10.50/installed KVA |
Large commercial customers have 500 kVA installed capacity or more. The large commercial rate structure is divided into two separate components:
1. A monthly Fxed Amount (Afl. 10,50 @ kVA) based on the installed power ("kVA"). This is the capacity of the installation requested by the customer and validated and approved by the DTI and N.V. Elmar. If the monthly registered kVA peak is higher than the installed power ("kVA") the fixed amount for that particular month will be Afl. 10,50 @ kVA based on the registered kVA.
Example: Installed "kVA" is 1000kVA and the registered peak is less than 1000 kVA. The monthly fixed amount will be 1000 x Afl. 10,50 = Afl. 10.500,00. If the registered peak was 1050 kVA the fixed amount for that month will be 1050 x Afl. 10,50 = Afl. 11.025,00.
2. A monthly kWh demand or energy usage of Afl. 0,5463 per kWh. This is a flat rate for each kWh used.
Further each DB user will have their own specific monthly kVA / kWh resulting in a monthly overall price per kWh which can be different for each month.
Example: DB client with 1000 kVA installed in October: registered 910 kVA and 300.000 kWh
1.000 x Afl. 10,50 = Afl. 10,500,00
300.000 x Afl. 0,5463 = 163,890
Total bill: Afl. 174,390
| Prepaid Rate | |
|---|---|
| Energy charge: First 500 kWh | Afl. 0.3431 |
| Energy charge: 501-1000 kWh | Afl. 0.3531 |
| Energy charge: Over 1000 kWh | Afl. 0.4645 |
| Fixed amount | Afl. 12.50 |
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