How much does energy cost in Bonaire?

This profile provides a snapshot of the energy landscape of Bonaire, a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located of the coast of Venezuela. Bonaire’s utility rates are approximately $0.35 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), above the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.

Does Bonaire have a regulated electricity sector?

In recent years, the Ministry of Eco-nomic Affairs in the Netherlands has been active in reforming the regulation of the electricity sector in Bonaire, both in terms of utility regulation and expanding generator access.13

Who regulates Bonaire?

As a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Bonaire is largely regulated by ministries of the Netherlands’ national government.

How do I call Bonaire from North America?

How to call Bonaire from North America. If you’re calling Bonaire from the U.S. or Canada, you would dial 011-599-7XX-XXXX, where 011 is the International access code, 599 is the area code for Bonaire, and XXX-XXXX is the local Bonairean number you want to reach.

Does Bonaire have a utility company?

The utility company for Bonaire is Water-En Energiebedrijf Bonaire N.V. (WEB), which supplies both water and electric-ity to the island. WEB is a government-owned entity and is strictly a distribution utility, owning no generation of its own.

Does Bonaire have cell phone service?

Cell Phone Service. There are three cell phone service providers on Bonaire: Digicel, Telbo’s KLA service, and Chippie (UTS). Digicel and Chippie use GSM. All offer prepaid phone usage programs. This page provides information about calling to and from Bonaire prior to your visit or during your visit to the island of Bonaire.