The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has approved a new three-year electricity tariff for LIBENERGY, reducing the energy charge by 12 percent and significantly lowering the cost of new electricity connections in an effort to make power more affordable while improving service delivery.
Announcing the decision Monday, July 6, 2026, LERC Board Chairman Claude J. Katta said the new tariff follows months of technical assessments, stakeholder engagements, and public hearings conducted across Nimba, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and Maryland counties, where LIBENERGY provides electricity services.
Chairman Katta described the approval as a major step toward strengthening Liberia’s electricity sector by striking a balance between affordable electricity for consumers and the financial sustainability required for the utility to expand and improve its operations.
According to him, effective August 1, 2026, the approved tariff will reduce the energy charge from US$0.25 to US$0.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). LERC also approved a monthly fixed charge of US$1.50 to support network upgrades and enhance the reliability and quality of electricity services. The Commission further approved a substantial reduction in the connection fee for new single-phase customers, lowering the cost from US$110 to US$40, a 64 percent decrease.
According to the LERC boss, the remaining US$70 connection cost will be recovered through the approved electricity tariff. The connection package, he said, includes an electricity meter, up to 25 meters of low-voltage cable, and the necessary connectors. The fee for three-phase connections has been set at US$330.
LERC Commissioner said the newly approved tariff replaces the provisional rates introduced for LIBENERGY in 2023 and will remain in effect until July 31, 2029, subject to annual minor reviews under the Commission’s Multi-Year Tariff Methodology.
While approving the tariff, the Commissioner acknowledged concerns raised during the review process regarding aspects of LIBENERGY’s operations. He narrated that it directed the company to promptly address all identified deficiencies and warned that failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe could result in regulatory sanctions under Liberia’s Electricity Law.
“The revised tariff must translate into better service, improved network reliability, increased customer connections, and greater accountability to the people of Liberia,” Chairman Katta emphasized. LERC disclosed that it will publish a comprehensive tariff decision report on August 1, 2026, detailing the technical analysis and regulatory considerations that informed the Commission’s decision.
According to the Commission, the tariff adjustment is intended not only to ensure fair electricity pricing but also to strengthen public confidence in the sector, expand access to electricity, and deliver greater value to consumers.
For his part, the Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Lands, Mines, Energy and Environment, Hon. Jeremiah Sokan, praised the Commission for adopting what he described as a consumer-friendly tariff.
He urged LIBENERGY to match the reduced rates with improved service delivery, stressing that reliable electricity would enhance livelihoods and stimulate business growth across the company’s service areas. Also, Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Alex Grant also welcomed the decision, describing it as a gradual but meaningful step toward improving the living conditions of ordinary Liberians.
Residents and civil society organizations across Grand Gedeh County similarly applauded the tariff reduction, expressing optimism that lower electricity costs will be accompanied by more reliable power supply and improved customer service.
