Cuba UNE Electricity Bill Calculator
Compute monthly electricity bills under the official tiered tariff structure of Union Electrica (UNE): from the heavily subsidized 0.33 CUP/kWh baseline up to the 15.00 CUP/kWh heavy-consumer tier with dual CUP and USD conversion.
Consumption & Customer Category
Monthly Electricity Bill Breakdown
Bills can be paid directly through Transfermovil or EnZona using the 13-digit meter ID code with discounts on telecommunications transactions.
Statutory Executive Summary: Cuban Electricity (UNE) Tariff System
Regulated by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) and administered by Union Electrica (UNE), Cuban power tariffs feature steep progressive escalation:
- Heavily Subsidized Lifeline: The first 100 kWh is billed at only 0.33 CUP per kWh, costing 33.00 CUP, subsidized by more than 90% against international generation fuel costs.
- Progressive Escalation (Tiers 2 to 9): Blocks from 101 to 500 kWh increase from 1.07 CUP to 7.00 CUP per kWh to encourage energy conservation in domestic air conditioning.
- Heavy Consumer Penalties (501+ kWh): Consumption beyond 500 kWh escalates rapidly to 9.20 CUP, 9.45 CUP, 9.85 CUP, and 15.00 CUP/kWh above 1,000 kWh.
- Commercial Accounts: Private MIPYMES and commercial workshops operate on commercial scales reflecting real fuel costs.
Comparative Matrix: Official 13 Residential Power Tiers (Tarifa B1 UNE)
Official statutory progressive rate table promulgated by Union Electrica and MINEM.
| Tier | Monthly Consumption Block (kWh) | Statutory Rate (CUP / kWh) | Max Block Cost | Cumulative Cost at Tier End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 0 – 100 kWh | 0.33 CUP | 33.00 CUP | 33.00 CUP |
| Tier 2 | 101 – 150 kWh | 1.07 CUP | 53.50 CUP | 86.50 CUP |
| Tier 3 | 151 – 200 kWh | 1.43 CUP | 71.50 CUP | 158.00 CUP |
| Tier 4 | 201 – 250 kWh | 2.46 CUP | 123.00 CUP | 281.00 CUP |
| Tier 5 | 251 – 300 kWh | 3.00 CUP | 150.00 CUP | 431.00 CUP |
| Tier 6 | 301 – 350 kWh | 4.00 CUP | 200.00 CUP | 631.00 CUP |
| Tier 7 | 351 – 400 kWh | 5.00 CUP | 250.00 CUP | 881.00 CUP |
| Tier 8 | 401 – 450 kWh | 6.00 CUP | 300.00 CUP | 1,181.00 CUP |
| Tier 9 | 451 – 500 kWh | 7.00 CUP | 350.00 CUP | 1,531.00 CUP |
| Tier 10 | 501 – 600 kWh | 9.20 CUP | 920.00 CUP | 2,451.00 CUP |
| Tier 11 | 601 – 700 kWh | 9.45 CUP | 945.00 CUP | 3,396.00 CUP |
| Tier 12 | 701 – 1,000 kWh | 9.85 CUP | 2,955.00 CUP | 6,351.00 CUP |
| Tier 13 | Above 1,000 kWh | 15.00 CUP | 15.00 CUP / kWh | 6,351 + (Excess × 15) |
Frequently Asked Questions: Cuban Electricity Tariffs (UNE)
How does the 13-tier residential electricity tariff (Tarifa B1) work in Cuba?
Union Electrica (UNE) applies a progressive billing scale across 13 tiers: starting at a subsidized rate of 0.33 CUP/kWh for the first 100 kWh, rising gradually across intermediate blocks (e.g., 1.07 CUP for 101-150 kWh, 3.00 CUP for 251-300 kWh), and peaking at 15.00 CUP/kWh for consumption exceeding 1,000 kWh.
What is the subsidized lifeline consumption tier in Cuba?
The first 100 kWh per month constitutes the protected state lifeline block, costing just 33.00 CUP in total (0.33 CUP per kWh), designed to ensure accessible electricity for basic domestic household needs.
What rates apply to commercial premises and private MIPYMES?
Commercial premises, private MIPYMES, and high-consumption businesses operate under commercial or modified non-subsidized tariffs, paying elevated unit costs reflecting real generation expenses.
How does heavy consumption (>500 kWh) escalate the electric bill in Cuba?
Consumption beyond 500 kWh experiences steep progressive multipliers: 501-600 kWh costs 9.20 CUP/kWh, 601-700 kWh costs 9.45 CUP/kWh, 701-1000 kWh costs 9.85 CUP/kWh, and all power above 1000 kWh is billed at 15.00 CUP/kWh.
How can consumers pay their UNE electricity bills electronically?
Cuban consumers pay their UNE power bills via mobile banking applications (Transfermovil and EnZona), postal offices (Correos de Cuba), local commercial bank branches, or telebanca using their 13-digit meter ID code (ID de cobro).
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Compliance AuthorLead Compliance Engineer & Caribbean Energy Systems Specialist
Specialist in Cuban electric utility regulatory frameworks, Union Electrica (UNE) progressive block tariff structures, and commercial power cost modeling under the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM).
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| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (CUP) |
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| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0.00 CUP |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Cuban ONAT & Ministry of Labor and Social Security Architect
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