How much does energy cost in Anguilla?

This profile provides a snapshot of the energy landscape of Anguilla, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean. Anguilla’s residential utility rates start at $0.16 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), below the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.

Does Anguilla have energy consumption by sector?

Energy consumption by sector is unknown. The draft CCP facilitates the transition of Anguilla to an energy independent, climate resilient, energy-eficient, low-carbon economy.

Does Anguilla have electricity?

The public supply of electricity in Anguilla is relatively new. Before 1975, the level of electrification on the island was limited to The Valley area. The Valley network consisted of a small medium voltage system which supplied businesses and residents within a mere 500 metre radius of the Valley Power Station.

Does Anguilla use oil?

Like many island nations, Anguilla is almost entirely dependent on imported fossil fuels (more than 99% of the island’s electricity is generated using heavy fuel oil), leaving it vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations that directly impact the cost of electricity.

How many generating units does anglec have?

Currently, there are 11 units in operation, with the capacity to generate 23 megawatts of electricity. In 2007, Anglec placed an order for an additional generating set capable of producing 5.4 megawatts of electricity, based on expected load growth.

How much electricity does anglec generate?

ANGLEC has an installed generation capacity of 33 megawatts (MW),4 a total annual consumption of 88.56 gigawatt-hours (GWh), peak demand of 13.99 MW, and 9.78% transmission and distribution losses, which trans-lates to 8.57 GWh.6 In the past, ANGLEC generated electric-ity primarily from less-eficient high-speed diesel units.