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Energy > 150 kWh = 5kWh/day

Category	UGX/kWh	USD/kWh
Lifeline (0–15 kWh)	250.0	0.0704
Energy 16–80 kWh	546.4	0.1539
Energy 81–150 kWh	355.1	0.1000
Energy >150 kWh	412.8	0.1162

Here’s a clear breakdown, no jargon:

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1. “15 units” — Is a unit the same as kWh?

Yes. In Uganda’s electricity tariff system, 1 unit = 1 kWh (kilowatt-hour).

So when the tariff says:

• Lifeline: 0–15 units, it means
• 0–15 kWh per month, not per day.

Uganda’s ERA always applies these brackets per billing cycle (monthly).

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2. Is the schedule classified by day?

No. The classification is by monthly consumption, not per day.

So your bill uses:

• 0–15 kWh per month → lifeline
• 16–80 kWh per month → next block
• etc.

Daily usage only matters because it adds up to the monthly total, but the tariff brackets are monthly.

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3. What is “Single Phase 240 Volts”?

This describes the type of connection to your home or business.

Single-phase 240 V means:

• You receive one live wire + one neutral
• Voltage supplied is 240 V
• Standard for most homes, shops, small loads
• Typical appliances: lights, fridge, TV, chargers, kettle.

How it differs from three-phase:

Type	Voltage	Wires	Who uses it?
Single-phase (240V)	240V	1 live + 1 neutral	Most homes
Three-phase (415V)	415V	3 live + neutral	Factories, welding, big motors, big pumps, apartments