UNELCO is well aware that electricity is quite costly in Vanuatu and understands why customers often ask why it is so. This page aims to explain some of the elements that contribute to this cost.
The energy sources we use to make electricity can be renewable (such as wind or solar) or non-renewable, but electricity itself is neither renewable nor non-renewable.
Electricity costs have been steadily rising for years now, outpacing inflation. The average monthly residential electricity bill increased from about $121 in 2021 to $156 in 2025, a nearly 30% rise.
The Utilities Regulatory Authority of Vanuatu The independent Regulator of electricity and water services in the Republic of Vanuatu
The residential electricity price in Vanuatu is VUV 0.000 per kWh or USD 0.000. These retail prices were collected in June 2025 and include the cost of power, distribution and transmission, and all taxes and
The Commission reviewed Pepco''s updated electricity supply rates, working to balance affordability and service quality against the realities of a competitive electricity market.
The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) has revised and issued new electricity tariff to the Vanuatu Utilities & Infrastructure Limited (VUI Ltd) to apply in its first billing run in 2024.
To be supplied with electricity, any house must be connected by a "connection" between the electricity distribution network and the individual or collective counting table.
The Utility Regulatory Authority (URA) has announced that the electricity price for August has decreased to 57.11 vatu per kilowatt hour, marking a 3% drop compared to the previous month.
The Utilities Regulatory Authority of Vanuatu The independent Regulator of electricity and water services in the Republic of Vanuatu
Electricity is a form of energy that exists through charged particles like electrons and protons. It is integral to almost every facet of modern life. Electricity powers our homes, phones,
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Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. Electricity is both a basic part of nature and one of the most widely used forms of energy.
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