DOMLEC confirmed electricity bills in Dominica will drop by 17% after the geothermal power plant joins the national grid.
Dominica: The Dominica Electricity Services (DOMLEC) has confirmed that a 17 per cent reduction will be seen in the consumer’s electricity bills following the introduction of the geothermal energy power plant to Dominica’s power grid.
This announcement was shared by the Director of DOMLEC, Sam Rafael, during a press conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026. At the conference, Director Sam Rafael disclosed that the geothermal plant is officially complete, with testing already in progress.
In his address, the Director spoke of the importance of the plant and shared that according to the research gathered by actuaries, accountants, there is a guarantee that consumer bills will reduce.
“This initiative is designed to reduce your electricity bill. So, the actuaries have looked at it, the accountants have looked at it, looked at all the numbers. And they have determined, with a high level of certainty, that your electric bill is going to go down,” confirmed Director Sam Rafael, who further added that, “once things settle down, your electricity bill will go down 17%.”
Going further into the details, Rafael stated that the rates will differ for small and large businesses. According to him, the those running small businesses might see a 12 per cent reduction while the larger businesses with a high electricity bill, such as 50,000 per month, should expect a 10 per cent reduction on their bills.
The power plant is said to benefit every consumer, signifying its importance to the country of Dominica. Prime Minister Skerrit also spoke of its importance during his press conference with members of the media on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Skerrit noted that the plant is vital as the Government aims to reduce reliance on imported fuel.
In his address the Minister stated, “In the long term, Dominica's energy security depends on accelerating our transition to renewable energy. The introduction of geothermal energy, now contributing a growing share of DOMLEC's electricity supply mix, is a critical step to reduce exposure to import imported fuel price increases. So, we understand why the government has spent so much money and time on investing in geothermal.”