Government Begins Public Consultation Ahead of Proposed 85% Electricity Tariff Increment

The Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC) has launched a series of public hearings across the country to review proposed electricity tariff increases for rural mini-grid operators.

The consultations, which began at the Jane Lahai Hall in Moyamba, are part of the government’s effort to gather public input before approving any tariff adjustments. Similar hearings are scheduled for Koribondo, Kono, Kabala, and Makeni.

The hearings are reviewing tariff applications from Power Leone, PowerGen, and NOA Leone, with the aim of balancing affordable electricity for consumers against the operational needs of mini-grid service providers.

At the centre of the discussion is a proposal by rural mini-grid operator Power Leone to increase electricity tariffs by 85% from the current Le 7 to Le 13 per kilowatt-hour.