Puerto Rico Electricity Rates & Average Electricity Bills

Electricity Rates in Puerto Rico

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Puerto Rico is $111.59
  • The average electricity rate in Puerto Rico is 23.33¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Puerto Rico

The average residential electric bill in Puerto Rico is $111.59 per month. Puerto Rico is the 11th 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
    16,067,349 MWh / 4.99 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
    see rank
    17,961,401 MWh / 5.57 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
    see rank
    356,218 MWh / 0.11 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
    see rank
    12,006,235,113 kg / 3,726.57 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
    see rank
    15,713,663 MWh / 4.88 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.
43rd23.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Puerto Rico
11th$111.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Puerto Rico Residents

Puerto Rico Electricity Fuel Mix

Puerto Rico's Electricity Prices and Usage

The average residential electricity rate in Puerto Rico in 2024 is 23.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 42.65% above the nationwide average price of 16.35 cents. Puerto Rico is the 43rd lowest priced state in the nation by average electric rate. The state is home to 1 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. Puerto Rico ranks as the 52nd highest state in the nation for electricity use per capita, with an average of 5.57 megawatt hours used annually per person living in the state. During the course of the last 12 months, Puerto Rico has had a 10.11% drop in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production, which is an unfortunate trend. There are over 12,006,235,112.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions emitted from electricity consumption in the state, which is enough to make Puerto Rico the 36th worst polluting state in the nation based on total kilograms emitted. On average, residents of Puerto Rico account for 3,726.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electric consumption for each consumer in the state, while the national average emissions per capita is 4,129.25.

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 AuthorityBUNDLED22.38198.7717,323,578.1311,638,695,68311

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 AuthorityBUNDLED24.2811,331.8718,419,31512,043,959,64611

Power Plants in Puerto Rico

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

Quick Facts

Puerto Rico's population has dropped by 1.28% in the previous 12 months.

Puerto Rico is home to 3,221,789 people and its power generation facilities generate 16,067,348.68 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 4.99 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Puerto Rico ranks 37th highest in the US for electricity per person produced from wind power. With total production of 134,521 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 3,221,789, the state averages 0.04 megawatt hours per resident per year from wind energy.

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

With a population of 3,221,789 residents, Puerto Rico is the 31st largest state by population in the US.

There was a 9.24% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the past 12 months in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Counties Comparison

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Rate National RankResidential Avg. Electric BillResidential Bill State RankResidential Bill National Rank
San Juan Municipio334,776122.3812,875$98.77/mo276
Bayamón Municipio181,577122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Carolina Municipio151,571122.3812,875$98.77/mo72146
Ponce Municipio132,138122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Caguas Municipio125,136122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Guaynabo Municipio89,057122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Arecibo Municipio86,090122.3892,883$98.77/mo72146
Toa Baja Municipio72,783122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Mayagüez Municipio70,609122.38742,948$98.77/mo276
Trujillo Alto Municipio66,810122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Toa Alta Municipio66,041122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Aguadilla Municipio55,241122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Vega Baja Municipio54,544122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Humacao Municipio51,398122.3812,875$98.77/mo276
Río Grande Municipio47,630122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Cabo Rojo Municipio47,403122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Juana Díaz Municipio46,704122.38742,948$98.77/mo276
Isabela Municipio42,985122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Canóvanas Municipio42,811122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Cayey Municipio42,134122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Gurabo Municipio41,237122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Cidra Municipio40,125122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Manatí Municipio39,693122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
San Sebastián Municipio39,351122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Hatillo Municipio38,739122.3892,883$98.77/mo72146
Aguada Municipio38,307122.3892,883$98.77/mo175
San Lorenzo Municipio37,822122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Moca Municipio37,532122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Guayama Municipio37,388122.3812,875$98.77/mo276
Juncos Municipio37,290122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Dorado Municipio36,030122.3812,875$98.77/mo276
Vega Alta Municipio35,728122.3812,875$98.77/mo276
Las Piedras Municipio35,495122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Coamo Municipio35,268122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Yauco Municipio34,704122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Corozal Municipio34,631122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Camuy Municipio32,885122.3892,883$98.77/mo72146
Fajardo Municipio32,336122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
San Germán Municipio32,031122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Yabucoa Municipio31,047122.3892,883$98.77/mo72146
Naranjito Municipio29,200122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Morovis Municipio29,069122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Barranquitas Municipio28,982122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Utuado Municipio28,585122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Lares Municipio28,092122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Salinas Municipio26,208122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Añasco Municipio25,859122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Aguas Buenas Municipio24,567122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Aibonito Municipio24,565122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Loíza Municipio24,216122.3812,875$98.77/mo276
Quebradillas Municipio23,743122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Naguabo Municipio23,722122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Cataño Municipio23,536122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Lajas Municipio23,407122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Sabana Grande Municipio22,860122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Barceloneta Municipio22,836122.38742,948$98.77/mo276
Villalba Municipio22,341122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Orocovis Municipio21,510122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Peñuelas Municipio20,625122.3812,875$98.77/mo276
Santa Isabel Municipio20,530122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Comerío Municipio18,990122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Adjuntas Municipio18,068122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Guayanilla Municipio18,047122.38742,948$98.77/mo72146
Luquillo Municipio17,917122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Ciales Municipio17,045122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Patillas Municipio16,231122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Arroyo Municipio16,183122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Hormigueros Municipio15,726122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Rincón Municipio15,097122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Jayuya Municipio14,877122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Guánica Municipio14,297122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Florida Municipio11,725122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Ceiba Municipio11,463122.38742,948$98.77/mo276
Maunabo Municipio10,700122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Las Marías Municipio8,896122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Vieques Municipio8,317122.3892,883$98.77/mo72146
Maricao Municipio5,389122.3892,883$98.77/mo276
Culebra Municipio1,293122.3892,883$98.77/mo276

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Roughly 3,726.57 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the state, ranking them as the 34th highest polluter per capita in the US when it comes to pollution from electricity use. At 3,726.57 kilograms per person and 3,221,789 people in the state, the state emits 12,006,235,112.99 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 42.06% (or 6,757,849.69 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the state. When taken together with Residual Fuel Oil (26.19%) and Coal (16.69%), these three fuel sources make up 84.93% 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.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
42.06%
RESIDUAL FUEL OIL
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
26.19%
COAL
Coal
Coal
16.69%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
12.86%
SOLAR
Solar
1.29%
OTHER
Other
0.92%

Puerto Rico Net Metering

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the only provider we have covering Puerto Rico. Fortunately for consumers they do allow for net metering, making personal solar power installs an option. The state of Puerto Rico has poor state level net metering regulations.

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?

The average electricity rate in Puerto Rico is 23.33 cents per kilowatt hour, so anything below this amount is better than most. The lowest priced provider is currently Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, at 22.38 cents per kilowatt hour.

Where does Puerto Rico get its electricity?

The primary fuels used for electricity generation in Puerto Rico are Natural Gas, Residual Fuel Oil and Coal, making up 42.06%, 26.19% and 16.69% respectively.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Puerto Rico?

By total megawatt hours sold, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the largest electricity company in Puerto Rico.

What is the average electric bill in Puerto Rico?

The average electricity bill in the state of Puerto Rico in 2024 is $112 while the United States average is $142.

Does Puerto Rico have a deregulated electricity market?

No, Puerto Rico has a regulated electricity market where consumers often have only a single supplier choice for their electricity needs.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Puerto Rico?

Residential Rate RankProviderResidential Rate (¢)State Customers
1Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority22.381,511,092

What power companies are in Puerto Rico?

State Customers RankProviderState Customers
1Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority1,511,092

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-05-29