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Residential Rates

Commercial Rates

General Service Large

Temporary Rates

Temporary Rates Large

Fuel Adjustment Calculation

Night Guard Light

Street Light Rates

Residential Services

Avaliable in all territories served.

Application

For all domestic purposes in private residences and individually metered dwelling units of multiple family buildings.

Character of Service

Continuous alternating current of approximately 60 hertz, single-phase, 3-wire, at a nominal service voltage of either 120/240 volts or 120/208 volts as available at the point of delivery.

Limitation of Service

All service required by customer for domestic purposes, including air conditioning or electric space heating shall be supplied through one meter. This service may not be used for other purposes.

Deposit

Twice the estimated monthly bill but not less than $120.00.

Monthly Bill

Computed in Bahamian currency in accordance with the following charges:

Energy Charge:
First 350 kilowatt-hours at 14.69 cents per kilowatt-hour
Next 450 Kilowatt-hours at 17.05 cents per kilowatt-hour
Additional kilowatt-hours at 19.98 cents per kilowatt-hour

Rate Schedule R

Fuel Adjustment Charge:

The amount computed hereunder shall be increased or decreased by an amount calculated in accordance with Rate Schedule FAC - Fuel Adjustment Charge, as amended from time to time and forming a part of the General Tariff for electric Service on file in the company's office.

Tax Adjustment Charge:

Plus the applicable proportionate part of any taxes and/or assessment imposed by any governmental or other authority in excess of those in effect January 1, 1964, which are assessed on the basis of meters or customers or the price of or revenues from electric energy or service sold or the volume of energy generated or purchased for sale or sold.

Minimum Bill

Minimum bill $10.00

Payment

The net monthly bill is payable within 21 calendar days from the date of rendering. When not so paid, the gross monthly bill, which is the net monthly bill plus one and one half percent per month is due and payable. Service may be disconnected without notice after such 21-day period. A charge will be made for reconnection.

Terms of Service

Open order until terminated by 72-hour notice by customer.

Special Provisions

None.

Rules and Regulations

Service under this schedule is subject to the currently effective "General Rules and Regulations for Electric Service" available online here.

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Rate Schedule C

Commercial Services

Available in all territories served.

Application

For lighting, power and other purposes for commercial, light industrial, institutional, and other services exclusive of residential.

Character of Service

Continuous alternating current of approximately 60 hertz, single or 3-phase, available at standard nominal secondary service voltages in accordance with the company's "General Rules and Regulations for Electric Service" for permanent accounts.

Limitation of Services

All service required by customer shall be furnished by one meter to each building, premises, property, or group of properties under one ownership or management.

Deposit

Twice the average estimated monthly bill as estimated by the company or as thereafter ascertained but not less than $300.00

Monthly Bill

Computed in Bahamian currency in accordance with the following charges:

Demand Charge:
First 5 Kilovoltamperes of monthly maximum demand or less at $35.50 plus Additional kilovoltamperes of monthly maximum demand at $7.10 per kilovoltampere.

Energy Charge:
First 20,000 kilowatt-hours at15.38 cents per kilowatt-hour
Next 80,000 kilowatt-hours at14.28 cents per kilowatt-hour
Additional kilowatt-hours at 13.18 cents per kilowatt-hour
Fuel Adjustment Charge:

The amount computed hereunder shall be increased or decreased by an amount calculated in accordance with rate Schedule FAC-Fuel Adjustment Charge, as amended from time to time and forming a part of the General Tariff for electric service on file in the company's office.

Tax Adjustment Charge:

Plus the applicable proportionate part of any taxes and/or assessments imposed by any governmental or other authority in excess of those in effect January 1, 1964, which are assessed on the basis of meters or customers or the price of or revenues from electric energy or service sold or the volume of energy generated or purchased for sale or sold.

Minimum Charge:

The minimum monthly charge is $35.50.

Determination of Demand

The monthly maximum demand shall be the highest 15 minute integrated kilovoltampere demand determined from the company's demand meter.

Payment

The net monthly bill is payable within 21 calendar days from date of rendering. When not so paid, the gross monthly bill, which is the net monthly bill plus one and one half percent per month, is due and payable. Service may be disconnected without notice after such 21 day period. A charge will be made for reconnection.

Term of service

Open order until terminated by 72 hours notice by customer.

Special Provision

All equipment and apparatus necessary to change the company's power service to any other form required by the customer shall be furnished and maintained by the customer and the current shall be balanced on the phases of the service conductors in a manner satisfactory to the company.

Rules and Regulations

Service under this schedule is subject to the currently effective "General Rules and Regulations for Electric Service" available online here.

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Rate Schedule GSL

General Service Large

Available

Available where facilities of suitable voltage and adequate capacity are adjacent to the premises to be served.

Application

For lighting, power and other purposes for commercial industrial, institutional, and other services exclusive of residential.

Character of Service

Continuous alternating current of approximately 12,470 volts and 60 hertz, 3-phase, three or four wire.

Limitation of Service

All service required by customer shall be furnished by one meter to each building, premises, property or group of properties under one ownership or management.

Deposit

Twice the average Net Monthly Bill as estimated by the company or as thereafter ascertained.

Net Monthly Bill

Computed in Bahamian currency in accordance with the following charges:

Demand Charge:

First 1,000 kilovoltamperes of monthly maximum demand or less at $7,100 plus additional kilovoltamperes of monthly maximum demand at $7.10 per kilovoltampere.

Energy Charge:
First 100,000 kilowatt-hours at 13.18 cents per kilowatt-hour
Next 400,000 kilowatt-hours at 12.08 cents per kilowatt-hour
Next 800,000 kilowatt-hours at 10.98 cents per kilowatt-hour
Additional kilowatt-hours at 8.79 cents per kilowatt-hour
Fuel Adjustment Charge:

The amount computed hereunder shall be increased or decreased by an amount calculated in accordance with Rate Schedule FAC-Fuel Adjustment Charge, as amended from time to time and forming a part of the General Tariff for Electric Service on file in the company's office.

Tax Adjustment Charge:

Plus the applicable proportionate part of any taxes and/or assessments imposed by any governmental or other authority in excess of those in effect January 1, 1964, which are assessed on the basis of meters or customers or the price of or revenues from electric energy or service sold or the volume of energy generated or purchased for sale or sold.

Minimum Charge:

The minimum monthly bill is $7,100 or as provided by contract agreement, whichever is greater

Determination of Demand

The monthly maximum demand shall be the highest 15 minute integrated kilovoltampere demand determined from the company's demand meter. In no event shall such demand be taken at less than the higher of the following:

a. The highest kilovoltampere demand similarly established during the preceding 11 months, but not less than 1,000 kilovoltamperes or

b. The minimum kilovoltampere demand set forth in the contract agreement.

Payment

The net monthly bill is payable within 21 calendar days from date of rendering. When not so paid, the gross monthly bill, which is the net monthly bill plus one and one half percent is due and payable. Service may be disconnected without notice after such 21 day period. A charge will be made for reconnection.

Terms of service

Not less than five years or as provided by contract agreement.

Special Provisions

All equipment and apparatus necessary to change the company's primary power service to any other form required by the customer shall be furnished and maintained by the customer and the current shall be balanced on the phases of the primary circuit in a manner satisfactory to the company.

Rules and Regulations

Service under this schedule is subject to the currently effective "General Rules and Regulations for Electric Service" available online here.

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Temporary Services

Available in all territories served.

Application

For service required for a short period such as for construction projects, fairs, bazaars, boathouses, etc..

Character of Service

Continuous alternating current of approximately 60 hertz, single-phase, 3-wire, 100 ampere maximum, at a nominal service voltage of either 120/240 volts or 120/208 volts as available at the point of delivery.

Limitation of Service

All service required by customer shall be supplied through one meter. Such service may not be connected to any permanent electrical installation without written authorization of the Building Inspection Department of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited.

Deposit

Twice the estimated monthly bill but not less than $120.00.

Connection Charge

Customers shall pay all costs for installation and removal by the company of temporary lines or transforming equipment.

Monthly Bill

Computed in Bahamian currency in accordance with the following charges:

Meter rental at $10.00 per month plus
Energy charge at 19.98 cents per kilowatt-hour

Fuel Adjustment Charge:

The amount computed hereunder shall be increased or decreased by an amount calculated in accordance with Rate Schedule FAC - Fuel Adjustment Charge, as amended from time to time and forming a part of the General Tariff for Electric Service on file in the company's office.

Tax Adjustment Charge:

Plus the applicable proportionate part of any taxes and/or assessments imposed by any governmental or other authority in excess of those in effect January 1, 1964, which are assessed on the basis of meters or customers or the price of or revenues from electric energy or service sold or the volume of energy generated or purchased for sale or sold.

Meter rental

There will be a monthly meter rental of $10.00

Payment

The net monthly bill is payable within 21 calendar days from date of rendering. When not so paid, the gross monthly bill, which is the net monthly bill plus one and one half percent per month is due and payable. Service may be disconnected without notice after such 21 day period. A charge will be made for reconnection.

Terms of Service

Open order until terminated by 72-hour notice by customer.

Special Provisions

None.

Rules and Regulations

Service under this Schedule is subject to the currently effective "General Rules and Regulations for Electric Service" available online here.

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Rate Schedule TL

Temporary Large

Available

In all territories served.

Application

For temporary lighting, power and other purposes utilizing primary service for construction of large industrial and other facilities.

Character of Sevice

Continuous alternating current of approximately 60 hertz, single or 3-phase, available at 12,470 volts and 60 hertz, 3-phase, three or four wire for temporary accounts.

Limitation of Service

All service required by customer shall be furnished by one meter to each building, premises, property, or group of properties under one ownership or management.

Deposit

Twice the average estimated monthly bill as estimated by the company or as thereafter ascertained but not less than $600.00

Connection Charge

Customers shall pay all costs for installation and removal by the company of temporary lines or transforming equipment.

Monthly Bill

Computed in Bahamian currency in accordance with the following charges:

Demand Charge:

First 5 Kilovoltamperes of monthly maximum demand or less at $35.50 plus Additional kilovoltamperes of monthly maximum demand at $7.10 per kilovoltampere.

Energy Charge:
First 20,000 kilowatt-hours at 15.38 cents per kilowatt-hour
Next 80,000 kilowatt-hours at 14.28 cents per kilowatt-hour
Additional kilowatt-hours at 13.18 cents per kilowatt-hour
Fuel Adjustment Charge:

The amount computed hereunder shall be increased or decreased by an amount calculated in accordance with rate Schedule FAC-Fuel Adjustment Charge, as amended from time to time and forming a part of the General Tariff for electric service on file in the company's office.

Tax Adjustment Charge:

Plus the applicable proportionate part of any taxes and/or assessments imposed by any governmental or other authority in excess of those in effect January 1, 1964, which are assessed on the basis of meters or customers or the price of or revenues from electric energy or service sold or the volume of energy generated or purchased for sale or sold.

Meter Rental:

There will be a monthly meter rental of $10.00

Minimum Charge:

The minimum monthly charge is $35.50.

Determination of Demand

The monthly maximum demand shall be the highest 15 minute integrated kilovoltampere demand determined from the company's demand meter.

Payment

The net monthly bill is payable within 21 calendar days from date of rendering. When not so paid, the gross monthly bill, which is the net monthly bill plus one and one half percent per month, is due and payable. Service may be disconnected without notice after such 21 day period. A charge will be made for reconnection.

Terms of Service

Open order until terminated by 72 hours notice by customer.

Special Provision

All equipment and apparatus necessary to change the company's power service to any other form required by the customer shall be furnished and maintained by the customer and the current shall be balanced on the phases of the service conductors in a manner satisfactory to the company.

Rules and Regulations

Service under this schedule is subject to the currently effective "General Rules and Regulations for Electric Service" available online here.

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Rate Schedule FAC

Fuel Adjustment Charge

Applicable

To the monthly bill of each rate schedule forming a part of the General Tariff for electric Service on file in the company's office. Such schedules to include but not be limited to the following:

Schedule Description
R Residential Service
C Commercial
GSL General Service - Large
T Temporary Service
TL Temporary Large
Calculation of fuel adjustment charge:

Monthly bills shall be proportionately increased or decreased when the cost of fuel consumed at the company's power plants exceeds or is less than $20.00 per 42 gallon (U.S.) barrel.

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Night Guard Light

Available in all territory served where facilities are available.

Application

For lighting private, commercial and industrial areas.

Character of Service

Company-owned fixtures will be mounted on the existing distribution system served from overhead wires. At the company's option and upon request by the customer, the company will provide special poles, overhead or underground wires at the customer's expense. Estimated cost of the installation shall be paid in advance.

Limitation of Service

Service includes energy from dusk until dawn the next morning. Full maintenance will be provided for by the company.

Deposit

Two months charge per fixture.

Monthly Bill

Computed in Bahamian currency in accordance with the following charges:

100 Watt Light $17.00 per month
150 Watt Light $20.00 per month
250 Watt light $30.00 per month

Tax Adjustment Charge:

Plus the applicable proportionate part of any taxes and/or assessments imposed by any governmental or other authority in excess of those in effect January 1, 1964, which are assessed on the basis of meters or customers or the price of or revenues from electric energy or service sold or the volume of energy generated or purchased for sale or sold.

Payment

The net monthly bill is payable within 21 calendar days from date of rendering. When not so paid, the gross monthly bill, which is the net monthly bill plus one and one half percent per month is due and payable. Service may be disconnected without notice after such 21 day period. A charge will be made for reconnection.

Terms of Service

Open order until terminated by 72-hour notice by the customer.

Special Provisions

None.

Rules and Regulations

Service under this Schedule is subject to the currently effective "General Rules and Regulations for Electric Service" available online here.

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Rate Schedule SL

Street Light

Available

In all territory served where facilities are available.

Application

For lighting commercial, industrial and public roadways.

Character of Service

Company-owned fixtures will be mounted on the existing distribution system served from overhead wires. At the company's option and upon request by the customer, the company will provide special poles, overhead or underground wires at the customer's expense. Estimated cost of the installation shall be paid in advance.

Limitation of Service

Service includes energy from dusk until dawn the next morning. Full maintenance will be provided for by the company.

Deposit

Two months charge per fixture.

Monthly Bill

Computed in Bahamian currency in accordance with the following charges:

250 Watt Light $30.00 per month
400 Watt Light $40.00 per month
1,000 Watt light $55.00 per month

Tax Adjustment Charge:

Plus the applicable proportionate part of any taxes and/or assessments imposed by any governmental or other authority in excess of those in effect January 1, 1964, which are assessed on the basis of meters or customers or the price of or revenues from electric energy or service sold or the volume of energy generated or purchased for sale or sold.

Payment

The net monthly bill is payable within 21 calendar days from the date of rendering. When not so paid, the gross monthly bill, which is the net monthly bill plus one and one half percent per month is due and payable. Service may be disconnected without notice after such 21 day period. A charge will be made for reconnection.

Terms of Service

Open order until terminated by 72-hour notice by customer.

Special provisions

None.

Rules and Regulations

Service under this Schedule is subject to the currently effective "General Rules and Regulations for Electric Service" available online here.

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