Winning Essay by Deniane John

Winning Essay by Deniane John
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Deniane John- 1st Place Winner, Reads Her Winning Essay

‘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 days of a self regulating monopoly charged with the dual responsibility of deciding its own best interest and that also of the consumer.

Certainly, liberalization has introduced a new dynamic into the operating environment for power generation. The expected increase in the number of potential stakeholders in energy generation makes the need for independent oversight inescapably apparent. In my view, even with an energy monopoly, the establishment of an Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) is a desirable innovation to supervise and advocate consumer interest through regulation of the energy sector.

1 Comment

  1. Steven
    November 21, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Thank you for another great essay, Clint. After all, good thgins come to those who wait, right? This will give me a launching base. So glad you pointed out that subplots are not necessary. I have read myriad books with subplots that left me wondering, Why?! Thanks again! Don’t worry, it was a good workshop.

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