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CNEE Rates 2026
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kWh
Rate Tier
Social
Regular
Alto Consumo
500+
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Estimated Monthly Bill
Q389
$50.78 USD
Regular
Tier
Q1.85/kWh
Rate
Q18.50
Fixed Charge
Q370.00
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Provider Comparison
Side-by-side rates from Guatemala's two electricity distributors.
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Solar Energy in Guatemala
Guatemala has excellent solar potential. Here is what to know.
5.5
Sun Hours/Day
Q8,500
Cost per kW
4-6
Payback Years
Guatemala averages 5-6 peak sun hours daily, making it ideal for solar panels. A typical residential system costs around Q8,500 per kW installed and pays for itself in 4-6 years. With electricity rates up to Q2.55/kWh, the savings are significant.
Solar installations also reduce your grid dependence and may even generate credits if you produce more energy than you consume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Electricity in Guatemala ranges from Q1.08 to Q2.55 per kWh depending on your consumption tier and provider. A typical household using 200 kWh/month pays approximately Q370-390 ($48-51 USD). Rates are regulated by CNEE.
The most common causes are air conditioning (adds Q500+/month), electric water heaters (Q167/month), and old refrigerators. Guatemala has tiered pricing -- once you exceed 300 kWh, the rate jumps significantly. Check your meter reading to ensure billing accuracy.
EEGSA serves Guatemala City, Sacatepequez, and parts of Escuintla (about 1.2 million customers). Energuate (DEORSA/DEOCSA) serves the remaining 17 departments with 1.8 million customers.
Yes. Guatemala averages 5-6 peak sun hours daily, making it excellent for solar. A typical residential system costs around Q8,500 per kW installed and pays for itself in 4-6 years through electricity savings.
Guatemala’s electricity market is regulated by the CNEE (Comision Nacional de Energia Electrica) with two main distribution companies: EEGSA serving the capital region and Energuate covering the rest of the country.
How Tiered Pricing Works
Guatemala uses a progressive tier system. The first 100 kWh per month qualifies for a subsidized “social” rate (around Q1.08-1.12/kWh). Above that, each tier gets progressively more expensive, up to Q2.45-2.55/kWh for consumption over 500 kWh. This means every additional appliance you run pushes your rate higher.
Guatemala vs Other Countries
Guatemala’s electricity is among the most expensive in Central America at roughly $0.24-0.33 USD per kWh for non-subsidized tiers. For comparison, Mexico averages $0.08/kWh (heavily subsidized) and the US averages $0.16/kWh. This is why managing consumption matters here.
Why Highland Living Saves Money
One major advantage of living in Guatemala’s highlands (Antigua, Xela, Guatemala City) is that the moderate climate (18-25C year-round) eliminates the need for air conditioning. AC is the single biggest electricity cost – a single unit adds Q500+ to your monthly bill. Coastal and lowland areas (Escuintla, Izabal, Peten) where AC is common see bills 2-3x higher.
Reading Your Bill
Your electricity bill (factura) shows your consumption in kWh, the applicable rate tier, a fixed service charge (cargo fijo), and taxes (IVA at 12%). The meter reading dates are shown – verify these match your actual meter to catch billing errors, which are surprisingly common.
Check our cost of living page for how electricity fits into overall monthly budgets, or see utility costs for water and gas comparisons.