Micronesia, Fed. Sts.

Getting Electricity in

Micronesia, Fed. Sts.

Listed below are the procedures, time and cost required for a business to obtain an electricity connection for a newly constructed building.

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  • Name of Utility: Pohnpei Utilities Corporation (PUC)
  • City: Island of Pohnpei (Palikir/Kolonia)

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No. Procedure Time to Complete Associated Costs
1 The client submits application and awaits estimate of connection fees from Pohnpei Utilities Corporation



Agency: Pohnpei Utilities Corporation 		15 calendar days no charge
* 2 The client obtains external inspection by Pohnpei Utilities Corporation



Agency: Pohnpei Utilities Corporation 		1 calendar day no charge
3 The client obtains external works, meter installation, and final connection by Pohnpei Utilities Corporation

The works consist of installing an overhead transformer. The material needed is usually not available in stock, and has to be imported by the utility. The client cannot buy the material themselves.

Agency: Pohnpei Utilities Corporation 		60 calendar days USD 12,700.0
* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.
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