Winning Essay by Deniane John
‘Explain why it is important to establish an Independent Regulatory Commission to oversee and regulate the electricity sector in Dominica and how this is of benefit to electricity consumers’ In 1949, the Colonial Development Corporation, through the formation of Dominica Electricity Company Ltd. (DOMLEC), began the electrifying process of giving light to the island nation of Dominica(1). Since then we have seen numerous changes in our still fledgling electricity sector. In 2006 the Electricity Supply Act was enacted, coming into effect on March 1st 2007(2). This liberalized the electricity sector in Dominica. By this Act of Parliament gone are the …
The Winners of IRC’s 5th Anniversary Essay Competition
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) on Wednesday 17th October, 2012, announced the winners of its first Student Essay Competition, held recently to commemorate its 5th Anniversary. This year’s competition required high-school and college students to: ‘Explain why it is important to establish an Independent Regulatory Commission to oversee and regulate the electricity sector in Dominica and how this is of benefit to electricity consumers’. Public and Consumer Relations Manager of the IRC and Co-ordinator of the essay competition Mara Etienne-Manley says “This contest plays a key role in increasing young people’s knowledge of the work of the Independent Regulatory Commission …
Essay Competition Deadline Extension (August 31st, 2012)
Please be advised that the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) has extended the deadline for its Student Essay Competition. As we seek to make this a competitive process, the Commission believes that extending the deadline until after the summer holidays would encourage more participation from our students, while allowing them to become more knowledgeable about the subject matter. Please note that the new deadline for submissions is August 31st, 2012. The Committee looks forward to the enthusiastic engagement of students as they learn more about the IRC and its role in Dominica. All prizes will be honoured once the winners are …
IRC Student Essay Competition
*New Deadline- August 31st, 2012* The Independent Regulatory Commission is pleased to announce the opening of its first student essay competition. Essay Competition The aim of this competition is to engage college and secondary school students across the island in discussing the role and responsibility of the IRC as it seeks to protect the public’s interest, regulate competition between service providers and monitor social and environmental issues within the industry. Topic: ‘Explain why it is important to establish an Independent Regulatory Commission to oversee and regulate the electricity sector in Dominica and how this is of benefit to electricity consumers’. …
DOMLEC’s Fuel Surcharge Attributable to Increase in Global Oil Prices
The world has been experiencing a steady rise in fuel prices on the international market in recent times, and this movement saw the price increase from $11.74 per gallon in January 2012 to $12.59 in April 2012. Since Dominica is highly dependent on fuel for its electricity generation (approximately 65% of the electricity generated comes from fossil fuel sources), the increases in fuel prices have directly affected our local electricity rates. The high prices paid for fuel by DOMLEC, has therefore impacted the monthly fuel surcharge charged to consumers over the past several months. The fuel surcharge escalation for the …
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