SAVE Your Pocket spare the Earth

While Grenlec has invested in renewable energy, most of Grenada’s electricity generation is from imported fuel. The cost of this fuel is based on unstable world market prices. In recent years, the unpredictability in fuel prices has resulted in increasing costs for transportation and electricity. Your electricity bill separates the fuel and non-fuel components of your total cost, making it easier for you to see where your money is being spent. Grenlec is committed to the pursuit of renewable energy resources to stabilise fuel prices in the long-term and mindful that conserving the use of our energy resources will always be a priority.

Factors that Affect Electricity Prices

Energy Management for Commercial and Industrial Customers

As conflict and other activities around the world increase the volatility of the cost of goods and services, including electricity, Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. (Grenlec) continues to encourage customers to conserve electricity and manage their costs. Our commercial and industrial customers use energy
mainly for cooling, lighting, office equipment, and specialized machinery. We advise you to consider energy efficiency from design and installation to operations and maintenance, and eventually the retirement and replacement criteria.

FACTORS THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR ENERGY USE

Use the Usage History Table on your bill to compare your usage (units/kWh) to the same period last year or over the last few months.

  • Changes in the number of people and activities at your home. Children on vacation or additional house guests can increase your use of lights, cooling equipment, appliances, hot water, TVs and other electronics.
  • Open or loosely sealed windows and doors in air conditioned spaces will
    increase cooling costs.
  • Decorative lighting during festive seasons can also increase usage.  
  • Variance in the number of days between electricity meter readings The number of days between readings varies because of the number of days
    in a month, public holidays and weather conditions, which will affect your monthly charge. Please pay attention to the average daily use in the usage history on your bill to compare consumption from month to
    month.
  • Increased use of cooling equipment such as air conditioners, fans and other appliances can contribute to a change in your bill. 
  • Faults in Electrical Installations and Equipment – mechanical problems with electrical equipment may lead to higher electricity usage than normal. Ground faults in electrical systems can cause some of
    your electricity to flow into the earth.
  • Estimated Bills are issued when Grenlec is unable to access your meter or needs to verify a reading. Estimated bills are clearly marked and calculated based on your usage pattern.