IRC Quality of Service Standards in Force
DOMLEC has been instructed by the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) to adopt and implement the Guaranteed and Overall Quality of Service Standards published in the Commission’s Decision paper on October 10, 2009. An Administrative Order (Document reference: 2009/002/O) was issued to DOMLEC in December 2009 in line with the powers given to the Commission by Section 41 of the 2006 Electricity Supply Act. The Decision was made following months of stakeholder consultation on the proposed regime and various amendments to the original proposal. DOMLEC will report to the IRC on the Guaranteed Standards on a quarterly basis beginning March 2010. …
IRC Launches Self Generators’ Registration Programme
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) Dominica’s electricity regulator has started a nationwide programme to register all generators in Dominica. The register of self generators is being compiled by the IRC in a bid to add to current statistics on electricity capacity and usage as well as to help in monitoring and improving safety standards in the sector. The register will include anyone who owns a generator whether fuel-based or renewable. The IRC is working with the government electrical division and has contacted other relevant groups which have access to information regarding the use/ownership of generators within the community. Owners of …
IRC To Conduct Technical Audit of Domlec
Following a spate of nationwide blackouts in September 2009, the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) publicly pledged to investigate the events with a view towards identifying the root causes and proposing solutions. The Commission has since issued an Administrative Order to the electricity company that it must supply the necessary data and assistance to the IRC in order for the audit to be performed. The audit began on February 1, 2010. The technical audit will look at the entire scope of DOMLEC’s generating sets, transmission and distribution system and assets. Working with the company, the IRC intends to help identify flaws …
IRC to Complete First Phase of Outreach In Castle Bruce
The Independent Regulatory Commission will begin evaluation of information gathered during its outreach programme, following the final meeting of phase one in Castle Bruce. The IRC is inviting electricity customers from the area to the Castle Bruce Primary School on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The outreach programme began in Dublanc in June 2009, and continued throughout the summer months in St. Joseph, Vieille Case, Marigot, La Plaine and Canefield. The series of nationwide community meetings has been conducted by the Public & Consumer Relations Division of the IRC. The objective was to clarify the scope …
IRC Goes Urban With Outreach Programme: Canefield Next Stop
Following a successful visit to La Plaine on Aug 11, 2009, the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) continues its Community Outreach Programme at the Canefield Community Centre on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The Outreach programme, a series of nationwide community meetings, aims to clarify the scope and responsibilities of the IRC as a regulator as well as seeking valuable feedback from consumers around the country. The IRC considers outreach an essential part of its communications strategy since customer feedback will be analysed to inform and make relevant, decision making and rule formulation for the sector. With …
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