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ACM sets 2021 maximum tariffs for the production and distribution of electricity and drinking water in the Caribbean Netherlands

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has set the maximum tariffs for the production and distribution of electricity on the islands of Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius. These tariffs will take effect on January 1, 2021. ACM has also set the tariffs for drinking water on Bonaire and Sint Eustatius.

Each year, ACM sets the maximum tariffs for the production and distribution of electricity and drinking water in the Caribbean Netherlands on the basis of the costs that producers and distributors incur. These companies then set the tariffs that they will charge their customers in 2021, taking into account the tariff caps set by ACM.

The Dutch cabinet previously announced that, for all households and businesses, the temporary zero rate for having a drinking-water or electricity connection will be extended through the end of 2021.

This measure does not apply to the variable consumption tariff (kWh and cubic meter tariff). Broadly speaking, the caps for these tariffs are expected to increase on all islands from January 1, 2021, primarily because of the increased costs for fuel that is needed to produce electricity and drinking water.

Bonaire

For the island of Bonaire, the maximum consumption tariff for electricity increases from approximately USD 0.23 per kWh to approximately USD 0.26 per kWh. The cap for the Pagabon tariff (prepaid) increases from approximately USD 0.44 per kWh to approximately USD 0.46 per kWh. These increases are primarily related to the expected higher costs for the production of electricity. For the average household’s energy consumption, this means an increase of approximately USD 6 per month on its electricity bill.

The maximum consumption tariff for drinking water increases from approximately USD 3.77 per cubic meter to approximately USD 3.81 per cubic meter. For an average household, this means an increase of about USD 0.5 per month on its bill.

Saba

For the island of Saba, the maximum consumption tariff increases from approximately USD 0.22 per kWh to approximately USD 0.29 per kWh. This is primarily related to the expected higher costs for the production of electricity. For the average household’s energy consumption, this means an increase of approximately USD 16 per month on its electricity bill.

Sint Eustatius

For the island of Sint Eustatius, the maximum consumption tariff for electricity increases from approximately USD 0.25 per kWh to approximately USD 0.27 per kWh. This increase is primarily related to the expected higher costs for the production of electricity. For the average household’s energy consumption, this means an increase of approximately USD 6 per month on its electricity bill.

The maximum consumption tariff for drinking water increases from approximately USD 6.63 per cubic meter to USD 6.73 per cubic meter. For an average household, this means an increase of approximately USD 1 per month on its bill.

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