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Panama — Living: Utilities

Residential electricity billing rules in Panama, per the distributor ENSA, which serves the east of Panama City and Colon. The page lists discounts and adjustments but not the base per-kWh rates, which sit in the linked tariff schedule.

VerifiedProfessional tax guide — not a government sourceENSA (Elektra Noreste) - Tarifas, II Semestre 2026Last reviewed: 2026-10-27

Key facts

  • The second-semester 2026 tariff schedule (Resolution AN 21990-Elec) is valid from 1 September to 31 December 2026; a temporary schedule (AN 19632-Elec) covered the first half.
  • A tariff stabilisation fund credit cuts residential bills for September to December 2026 by band: 43.56% for 0 to 50 kWh, 44.44% for 51 to 100, 39.86% for 101 to 150, 25.68% for 201 to 250 and 25.42% for 250 to 300 kWh over 30 days.
  • A fuel variation charge of B/. 0.00009 per kWh applies for September 2026.
  • Under Law 37 of 2001 women aged 55+, men aged 60+ and retirees or pensioners, including resident foreigners, get 25% off the first 600 kWh.
  • Under Law 134 of 2013 people with a certified disability also get 25% off the first 600 kWh; consumption above 600 kWh is billed without the discount.

Steps

  1. Setting Up Utilities — Contact the utility provider to schedule a meter installation and sign a contract. Some providers may require a deposit or proof of identity.

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