IN a move aimed at alleviating the financial burden on senior citizens, the Government of Guyana (GoG) has reintroduced an annual electricity subsidy of $30,000 for pensioners.
This initiative, part of the 2024 Budget of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the disposable income of its elderly population.
Starting this month, the subsidy will be applicable to electricity accounts registered in the pensioner’s name. The process differs slightly for postpaid and prepaid account holders.

For postpaid customers, the subsidy of $30,000 will be directly credited to the pensioner’s electricity account. In relation to prepaid customers, the subsidy will be placed in the pensioner’s account electronic wallet feature within the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) prepaid system.
Pensioners can then convert this amount into an electricity token by visiting any of GPL’s Commercial Offices and Customer Service Centres. To ensure a seamless transition, the government urges all eligible pensioners to verify their accounts.
Pensioners whose accounts do not reflect the subsidy should visit the nearest GPL office with a valid proof of identification and their electricity account information. Further assistance and clarifications can be obtained by contacting GPL’s Call Centre at 226-2600 or toll-free at 0475.