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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: EWSA
  • City: Kigali

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No. Procedure Time to Complete Associated Costs
1 Apply for electricity connection and await estimate of connection fees

The customer has to fill out an application form. A copy of the ID card should be attached to the application. This procedure is done in person at the utility. After the external inspection, the customer receives the estimate.

Agency: EWSA 		4 calendar days USD 43.0
* 2 Obtain external inspection

After approval of the application by the technical department, the customer has to pay a fee at Reco&Rwasco and arrange an appointment with technical experts from the utility. Usually, the technicians will be available to visit the property within 24 to 48 hours after payment. The customer then picks up technicians at the utility and takes them to the property for an external inspection of the site.

Agency: EWSA 		1 calendar day no charge
3 The customer can purchase material for the external connection

The customer can purchase the material for the external connection himself.

Agency: Customer 		11 calendar days no charge
4 Obtain external connection works, meter installation, and final connection by the utility

The utility is in charge of the external connection works, however the utility outsources the works to private companies. The meter is installed at the same time. Electricity starts flowing immediately after the meter has been opened.

Agency: EWSA 		15 calendar days USD 25,319.7
* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.
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