State Power Utility Loses L49 Million a Day to Inefficiency

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 16, 2026 · Originally reported October 14, 2026 by La Prensa

Honduras's state electric company, Enee, lost about L8.8 billion (roughly $352 million) in the first half of 2026 to theft, technical losses, and billing failures, forcing the government to subsidize rates rather than pass the costs to consumers.

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