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How much does energy cost in the Dominican Republic?

This profile provides a snapshot of the energy landscape of the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west. In 2014, the Dominican Republic’s utility rates were approximately $0.19 per kilowatt-hour (kWh),1 below the regional average of $0.33/kWh.

What type of energy does the Dominican Republic use?

This page is part of Global Energy Monitor 's Latin America Energy Portal. Fossil fuels - including oil, natural gas, and coal - supply most of the Dominican Republic's energy, supplemented by smaller amounts of renewables, including hydro, wind, solar and biofuels.

How can the Dominican Republic integrate solar and wind resources?

The short-term variability and geographic diversity of the wind resource will need to be studied before implementation of projects. The Dominican Republic has created a framework for integrating solar and wind resources in its grid that can drive renewable energy adop-tion for years to come.

Which sector consumes the most energy in the Dominican Republic?

Transport: this sector consumes the most energy in the Dominican Republic yet national energy plans do not consider renewables deployment for the sector. Liquid biofuels could replace gasoline and diesel but no market exists. Demand needs to be created by setting targets.

Does the Dominican Republic rely on fossil fuels?

The country relies heavily on fossil fuel imports, which account for nearly all of its primary energy supply at present. The Dominican Republic has set ambitious targets to reduce its per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

How does the Dominican Electricity Company work?

The Dominican Transmission Electricity Company operates interconnected transmission and runs high-voltage electric transmission projects, while state-owned distribution companies serve three regions of the country.