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JPS Electricity Bill Calculator

Estimate your Jamaica Public Service bill with a full breakdown of all charges, taxes, and government subsidies.

7% GCT Rate (May 2025)
250 kWh Subsidy Threshold
JMD All amounts in J$

Your Consumption

Enter the kWh used this billing period (found on your meter or bill)

kWh

📋 Variable Charges (update monthly from your JPS bill)

J$ /kWh
Changes monthly — check your bill
J$ /kWh
Independent Power Producers
J$ /kWh
OUR-set distribution rate

🏠 Fixed & Tax Charges

J$
Fixed fee regardless of usage
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7% since May 2025 (was 15%)
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Applied if usage ≤ 250 kWh
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Applied if usage ≤ 250 kWh
✅ Rates as of Feb 2026 ⚠️ Fuel & IPP change monthly ℹ️ Source: JPS / OUR Jamaica

Estimated Total Bill

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Compare with Previous Bill

See how your estimated bill compares to last month

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How to Read Your JPS Meter

Step-by-step guide to finding your kWh reading

  1. Locate your meter Usually mounted on an outside wall, near the main electrical panel or at the property boundary.
  2. Read the dials or digital display Digital meters show kWh directly. Dial meters have 4–5 dials — read left to right, noting the lower number when a pointer is between two digits.
  3. Record the current reading Write down the full number shown (e.g., 04821 kWh).
  4. Subtract your previous reading Your bill shows your last reading. Subtract it from the current reading to get your monthly consumption.
    Example: 04821 − 04656 = 165 kWh
  5. Enter the result above Type your kWh into the calculator to estimate your bill.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate only. Actual JPS bills may vary due to billing period length, meter reading adjustments, arrears, reconnection fees, or rate changes. Fuel and IPP charges change monthly — always update them from your latest bill or jpsco.com. For official rates, visit our.org.jm.