To support the sustainable development of Guyana, as we: provide reliable, affordable and quality energy services to all our customers, comply with all applicable regulations and standards,safely and sustainably develop and operate our systems, and develop the capabilities of our employees. 

GUYANA POWER & LIGHT INC. (GPL) is the largest supplier of electricity in Guyana, South America with its franchise area encompassing all three counties of Demerara, Berbice and Essequibo. GPL supplies all its domestic customers with voltage ranging from 110 to 220 Volts depending on the area. The voltage distribution system of GPL is quite unique since it delivers both 50 and 60 cycle power. 

Prior to 1st October 1999, the Company, then named the Guyana Electricity Corporation was wholly owned by the Government of Guyana.