Electricity, water and bills
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EDL hours, generator subscriptions, solar, water supply and the building's service charges.
How much does EDL electricity cost per kWh now?
EDL's last reported tariff: USD 0.10 per kWh for the first 100 kWh, USD 0.27 above (April 2026). A rise was requested. Generator costs and how to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Is fibre internet available at my address, and how do I get Ogero fibre?
No public fibre map or address check has been published in Lebanon. The 2026 fibre plan, Ogero prices and how to ask about your address.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
How much does a solar system cost for an apartment in Lebanon?
No price list is published; one household paid about USD 3,000 for 6 panels (Oct 2026). What to compare, roof consent, permits and BDH loans.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Do I need a permit to install solar panels in Lebanon, and what happened to the September 2026 decision?
It is unclear: Decision 1234 of 9 September 2026 set solar permit rules and was dropped days later. What it required and whom to ask now.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
How much does a generator subscription cost per month for 5, 10 or 15 amps?
Under the September 2026 tariff, 5 A costs LL385,000 fixed plus LL52,840 per kWh in cities. The formula, 10 and 15 A, real bills and illegal extras.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
How much will I pay per month for electricity in a Beirut apartment?
It varies widely: one Beirut-area household paid USD 140 a month for EDL and generator in October 2026. How the two bills work and what to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Can I connect rooftop solar to the grid with net metering in Lebanon?
Net metering has a legal basis, but no household procedure is published. What Law 318/2023 covers, who regulates rooftop solar and what to ask EDL.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
How do I get a water subscription in Lebanon and what does it cost?
In Beirut and Mount Lebanon, the water establishment cut 2026 set-up fees by 28% (gauge) or 15% (meter). What is known, what is not, and whom to ask.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
How much does home internet cost in Lebanon?
Ogero starts at about USD 4.69 a month for 80 GB and unlimited at about USD 13.97, before VAT (Aug 2026). Private providers, fees and fibre.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
How many hours of state electricity does Lebanon get per day now?
Reports put EDL supply at 2 to 4 hours a day in October 2026. Why it fell, what could add hours, and how to check a flat's real power supply.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
How do I get a new EDL meter or subscription for my flat, and what does it cost?
Apply to EDL with ID, the meter-room number and a deed or lease. Its fee table is undated and in LBP. Documents, capacity rules, arrears and costs.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Can I put solar panels on my building's shared roof, and do the other owners have to agree?
Probably: the top roof is a common part and new equipment likely needs 75% of owners' votes. The law, the dropped solar rule, tenants and safety.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Who pays for the building generator, lift and common-area electricity in Lebanon: owners or tenants?
Owners fund lifts and shared equipment through the owners' association under Decree 88/1983; the lease decides what a tenant pays. Rules, votes, arrears.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
What are building service charges in Lebanon, who sets them, and what do they cover?
The owners' association sets them through a yearly budget and advances; no law fixes the amount. What they cover, how votes work, and unpaid charges.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Is there a tax or municipal fee on solar panels in Lebanon?
No solar tax or municipal fee is confirmed as of October 2026. What the dropped Decision 1234 said, generator surcharge rules and a tax discount.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
What does Lebanon's co-ownership law say about common parts, shares and votes?
Decree 88/1983 makes roofs, lifts and stairs common parts and counts shares and votes out of 1,000. Majorities, association rules and checks.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Is an owners' association mandatory in Lebanon, and how are decisions taken?
Yes: in buildings with more than three units the owners' association exists by law. Who runs it, quorum, and which votes need a majority, 75% or unanimity.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
How much does water tanker delivery cost in Lebanon, and who regulates it?
No official tariff: MTV reported USD 120 or more per tanker in some areas in August 2026. Per-litre costs, who regulates tankers and what to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Who pays electricity, generator, water and internet in a rented flat in Lebanon?
No published rule says who pays electricity, generator, water and internet in a rented flat: the lease decides. What to write and how meters change name.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
What is the official private generator tariff this month?
Latest published tariff (September 2026): LL52,840 per kWh in cities, LL58,124 in villages, plus a fixed fee by amperage. How bills work and how to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Do I need a licence to drill a well in Lebanon, and how do I apply?
Per Al-Sifr, a well up to 150 m needs only prior notice under Decree 14438. What the Energy Ministry asks, the old fee caps and what is unknown.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Should I pay my generator by meter or a flat ampere rate, and is a meter mandatory?
Generator meters are mandatory and the official tariff is metered, though many operators charge a flat ampere rate. How the two compare and what to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Are EDL smart meters coming, and what changes for my bill?
We found no published rollout. The last EDL smart-meter plan we found is from 2013. What was planned, what sets your bill now and what to ask EDL.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Can I get a loan to buy solar panels in Lebanon?
We found no dedicated solar loan, but a Banque de l'Habitat renovation loan can include solar. Amounts, rates, co-owner approval, other options.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
How do I pay my 2026 water bill, and are there discounts or instalments?
In Beirut and Mount Lebanon, pay at distribution offices or collectors (OMT per one report), in instalments to December 2026. Fine waivers and old arrears.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
How do I pay my EDL bill?
We could not confirm EDL's payment channels, so ask an EDL customer office. What EDL lists, the April 2026 tariff, arrears and paying from abroad.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
What can I do if my generator owner overcharges or has no meter?
Check your bill against the Energy Ministry's monthly tariff, ask for the mandatory meter, refuse banned surcharges. No complaint route is published.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
How do I move an EDL meter into my name after buying or renting?
Bring the meter bill, your deed or a municipality-signed lease, and ID to an EDL customer office, after arrears are paid. Fees, gaps and who pays old bills.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
