82% of Households Experience Lower Electricity Bills in 2025 Under ERA Program
In 2025, the Equity Rate Adjustment (ERA) program led to 82% of households in the Bahamas seeing reduced electricity bills, with 44% paying at least 15% less. The program is expected to save consumers approximately $11.4 million annually, increasing to $92 million with the transition to liquefied natural gas (LNG). Reliability improvements were noted, with outage frequency down 45% and duration reduced by 35%. The government is also advancing the National Energy Policy (NEP) to enhance energy production and distribution, aiming for increased renewable energy and modernized grid infrastructure.

The Equity Rate Adjustment (ERA) program in the Bahamas resulted in 82% of households experiencing lower electricity bills in 2025, with 44% of residential customers paying at least 15% less than pre-ERA rates. Projected annual savings are $11.4 million, increasing to $92 million with the transition to liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Reliability improvements include a 45% reduction in outage frequency and a 35% decrease in outage duration. The government is implementing the National Energy Policy (NEP) to enhance energy efficiency, increase renewable energy generation to 30% by 2030, and modernize grid infrastructure, aiming for fewer blackouts and a more reliable energy system.




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