Puerto Rico Electricity Rates & Average Electricity Bills

Electricity Rates in Puerto Rico

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Puerto Rico is $114.90
  • The average electricity rate in Puerto Rico is 24.36¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Puerto Rico

The average residential electric bill in Puerto Rico is $114.90 per month. Puerto Rico is the 9th most expensive state in the country for electricity.

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Puerto Rico

  • Population
    see rank
    3,221,789
  • Total Production
    see rank
    15,955,299 MWh / 4.95 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
    see rank
    17,531,932 MWh / 5.44 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    364,529 MWh / 0.11 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
    see rank
    12,141,517,587 kg / 3,768.56 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
    see rank
    15,595,036 MWh / 4.84 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.460/kWh$0.153/kWh$173.07/mo.$4.55/mo.
44th24.36¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Puerto Rico
9th$114.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Puerto Rico Residents

Puerto Rico Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Puerto Rico's Electricity Prices and Usage

The average residential electricity rate in Puerto Rico in 2025 is 24.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 45.55% above the nationwide average price of 16.73 cents. Puerto Rico is the 44th lowest priced state in the nation by average electric rate. The state is home to 3 electric providers, but consumers are most often stuck with only one or two supplier choices due to the fact that Puerto Rico has a regulated electricity market. Residents in the state consume 5.44 megawatt hours of electricity each, making the state the 52nd highest ranked state based on electricity use per capita. Growing 1.34% during the course of the past year, renewable fuels continually make up a larger share of the fuels used for electricity production in Puerto Rico. The state generates 15,955,298.82 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 45th highest total generation of any state in the country. As the 33rd highest polluting state in the nation based on pollution per person from electricity use, Puerto Rico residents average emissions of 3,768.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions each.

Residential Electricity Providers in Puerto Rico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Average Bill ($)Residential Average Bill State RankResidential Sales (MWh)Residential Sales State RankResidential Revenues ($)Residential Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
Puerto Rico Electric Power AuthorityBUNDLED23.531101.9417,192,847.4811,692,787,86911
SunnovaBUNDLED32.312203.162473,991.672153,149,93721
Sunrun SolarBUNDLED40.663256.943245,096.64399,660,60231

Commercial Electricity Providers in Puerto Rico

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Rate RankCommercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Average Bill State RankCommercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Sales State RankCommercial Revenues ($)Commercial Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
Puerto Rico Electric Power AuthorityBUNDLED25.8811,393.2818,290,149.9912,145,774,82611

Power Plants in Puerto Rico

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date

Quick Facts

The largest electricity supplier in Puerto Rico by total customers is Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Puerto Rico had a 2.72% rise during the course of the preceding 12 months.

Averaging generation of 4.95 megawatt hours per Puerto Rico resident per year, Puerto Rico ranks 49th in generation per capita in the nation.

No electricity production takes place in the state of Puerto Rico, meaning the state must import their electricity from outside of their borders.

The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Puerto Rico has been curtailed by 3.72% over the past 12 months.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Puerto Rico is 21.92% below the national average monthly residential bill.

Puerto Rico Counties Comparison

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Rate National RankResidential Avg. Electric BillResidential Bill State RankResidential Bill National Rank
San Juan Municipio334,776332.52463,100$195.86/mo462,970
Bayamón Municipio181,577331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Carolina Municipio151,571332.16393,091$192.09/mo392,879
Ponce Municipio132,138332.78593,114$198.65/mo593,023
Caguas Municipio125,136331.5633,054$185.73/mo12,736
Guaynabo Municipio89,057331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Arecibo Municipio86,090332.32413,093$193.76/mo412,926
Toa Baja Municipio72,783332.91623,117$200.02/mo623,038
Mayagüez Municipio70,609334.09743,136$212.50/mo743,111
Trujillo Alto Municipio66,810331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Toa Alta Municipio66,041331.5633,054$185.73/mo12,736
Aguadilla Municipio55,241333.23663,123$203.37/mo663,052
Vega Baja Municipio54,544332.51453,099$195.76/mo452,968
Humacao Municipio51,398332.69543,108$197.67/mo542,994
Río Grande Municipio47,630332.52473,101$195.90/mo472,973
Cabo Rojo Municipio47,403333.54713,128$206.62/mo713,082
Juana Díaz Municipio46,704332.92633,118$200.09/mo633,040
Isabela Municipio42,985332.79603,115$198.71/mo603,024
Canóvanas Municipio42,811331.5633,054$185.73/mo12,736
Cayey Municipio42,134331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Gurabo Municipio41,237331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Cidra Municipio40,125331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Manatí Municipio39,693332.62533,107$196.92/mo532,987
San Sebastián Municipio39,351331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Hatillo Municipio38,739332.41443,096$194.76/mo442,946
Aguada Municipio38,307332.52483,102$195.92/mo482,975
San Lorenzo Municipio37,822331.56133,064$185.73/mo362,771
Moca Municipio37,532331.5613,052$185.73/mo12,736
Guayama Municipio37,388332.74563,111$198.25/mo563,014
Juncos Municipio37,290331.5633,054$185.73/mo12,736
Dorado Municipio36,030333.43683,125$205.44/mo683,071
Vega Alta Municipio35,728332.33423,094$193.82/mo422,927
Las Piedras Municipio35,495331.5633,054$185.73/mo132,748
Coamo Municipio35,268331.5633,054$185.73/mo12,736
Yauco Municipio34,704331.56373,088$185.77/mo372,773
Corozal Municipio34,631331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Camuy Municipio32,885332.30403,092$193.52/mo402,909
Fajardo Municipio32,336334.08733,135$212.32/mo733,109
San Germán Municipio32,031331.56133,064$185.73/mo282,763
Yabucoa Municipio31,047332.57503,104$196.44/mo502,980
Naranjito Municipio29,200331.5633,054$185.73/mo12,736
Morovis Municipio29,069331.56133,064$185.73/mo282,763
Barranquitas Municipio28,982331.5613,052$185.73/mo132,748
Utuado Municipio28,585331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Lares Municipio28,092331.56133,064$185.73/mo282,763
Salinas Municipio26,208332.75573,112$198.32/mo573,016
Añasco Municipio25,859331.89383,090$189.22/mo382,845
Aguas Buenas Municipio24,567331.56133,064$185.73/mo12,736
Aibonito Municipio24,565331.56133,064$185.73/mo282,763
Loíza Municipio24,216333.95723,134$211.00/mo723,097
Quebradillas Municipio23,743332.54493,103$196.11/mo492,976
Naguabo Municipio23,722332.40433,095$194.60/mo432,942
Cataño Municipio23,536331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Lajas Municipio23,407332.81613,116$198.94/mo613,028
Sabana Grande Municipio22,860331.56133,064$185.73/mo12,736
Barceloneta Municipio22,836332.77583,113$198.56/mo583,019
Villalba Municipio22,341331.56133,064$185.73/mo282,763
Orocovis Municipio21,510331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Peñuelas Municipio20,625332.60523,106$196.71/mo522,985
Santa Isabel Municipio20,530333.44693,126$205.64/mo693,072
Comerío Municipio18,990331.56133,064$185.73/mo282,763
Adjuntas Municipio18,068331.56133,064$185.73/mo282,763
Guayanilla Municipio18,047332.59513,105$196.63/mo512,984
Luquillo Municipio17,917332.96643,119$200.49/mo643,044
Ciales Municipio17,045331.5633,054$185.73/mo12,736
Patillas Municipio16,231332.70553,109$197.83/mo552,998
Arroyo Municipio16,183333.48703,127$205.99/mo703,077
Hormigueros Municipio15,726331.56133,064$185.73/mo12,736
Rincón Municipio15,097334.19753,137$213.48/mo753,113
Jayuya Municipio14,877331.56133,064$185.73/mo132,748
Guánica Municipio14,297333.24673,124$203.52/mo673,053
Florida Municipio11,725331.5633,054$185.73/mo132,748
Ceiba Municipio11,463334.56773,140$217.47/mo773,131
Maunabo Municipio10,700332.97653,120$200.67/mo653,046
Las Marías Municipio8,896331.5633,054$185.73/mo12,736
Vieques Municipio8,317334.51763,139$216.90/mo763,130
Maricao Municipio5,389331.56133,064$185.73/mo282,763
Culebra Municipio1,293335.20783,141$224.15/mo783,157

Puerto Rico Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
39.47%
RESIDUAL FUEL OIL
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
26.30%
COAL
Coal
Coal
18.91%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
13.06%
SOLAR
Solar
1.20%
OTHER
Other
1.08%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Roughly 3,768.56 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the state, ranking them as the 33rd highest polluter per capita in the US when it comes to pollution from electricity use. At 3,768.56 kilograms per person and 3,221,789 people in the state, the state emits 12,141,517,586.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This is the 36th highest rank in the United States for total emissions. Power producing plants in the state most often use Natural Gas, which accounts for 39.47% (or 6,297,410.53 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the state. When taken together with Residual Fuel Oil (26.30%) and Coal (18.91%), these three fuel sources make up 84.68% of the state electricity production. Puerto Rico has no electricity producing plants within its borders. This puts it in a tie for last for total power plants and power plants per citizen in a state.

Puerto Rico Net Metering

Out of the 3 suppliers in Puerto Rico, 3 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Puerto Rico has nonexistent state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

In Puerto Rico one company reports energy loss, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. They average an annual energy loss of 9.65%. With a countrywide average of 2.43%, Puerto Rico is the 50th best state in the nation.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

States that want to encourage home installs of solar can do so by passing tax and rebate incentives. Puerto Rico, unfortunately, has no tax credits offered to residents who install solar. The state offers no rebates to consumers who are installing private solar. Puerto Rico offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who purchase solar panels. Citizens in the state do not have access to a sales tax exemption when installing solar panels.

State Level Initiatives

State level initiatives play a huge part in whether customers in a state can afford to purchase personal solar systems or find electricity plans that are based on renewable fuels. Many states require green fuel types to be a portion of the fuel used for electricity generation. These guidelines are known as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Unfortunately, the state of Puerto Rico has no requirements in place at this time. Additionally, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that assist with the installation of solar panels at low income households.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Puerto Rico

What is a good electricity rate in Puerto Rico?

Anything below the Puerto Rico average of 24.36 cents per kilowatt hour would be a good electricity rate. The rates in the state range from 23.53 cents to 40.66 cents per kilowatt hour, with Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority currently having the lowest rates.

Where does Puerto Rico get its electricity?

Fuel types used for electricity production in Puerto Rico include Natural Gas (39.47%), Residual Fuel Oil (26.30%) and solar (18.91%).

What is the average electric bill in Puerto Rico?

In 2025, Puerto Rico has an average electric bill of $115, while the countrywide average is $147.

How many electric companies offer service in Puerto Rico?

There are 3 electricity companies serving consumers in Puerto Rico.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Puerto Rico?

The largest electricity company in Puerto Rico by total revenue is Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.

Does Puerto Rico have a deregulated electricity market?

Puerto Rico has a regulated electricity market, rather than a deregulated market. This means that consumers in the state usually have only one or two electricity provider choices to choose from due to state legislation.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Puerto Rico?

Residential Rate RankProviderResidential Rate (¢)State Customers
1Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority23.511,513,241
2Sunnova31.4064,004
3Sunrun Solar39.7733,772

What power companies offer service in Puerto Rico?

State Customers RankProviderState Customers
1Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority1,513,241
2Sunnova64,004
3Sunrun Solar33,772

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-01-24