From July 1… Lindeners to pay higher power rates for usage over 50 Kwh

As of July 1 this year, Lindeners will begin paying close to the commercial cost of electricity generation for power consumed over 50 Kwh.

“Government recognizes that with this less subsidized tariff structure, Linden customers will use electricity more carefully, reduce consumption significantly, save themselves money and save on the subsidy too,” the government said in a notice in yesterday’s edition of the Sunday Stabroek.

Noting that bauxite pensioners would continue to receive free electricity if they consume 50 Kwh monthly or less, government said