Lower Fuel Surcharge, Increased Hydro Output to Reduce Bills
Residents could see a reduction in their December Electricity Bill. This is because the fuel surcharge rate to be added to electricity bills for December is lower in comparison to the past ten months. December’s fuel surcharge rate is $0.4682 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh). The fuel surcharge rate has not been below $0.50 cents since February 2022. A lower bill is hinged on the transition from warmer to cooler temperatures, as less fuel is used by the electric utility to generate electricity. Another contributor to a lower bill, in this case, is the resumption of the PADU Hydro Power …
IRC has launched an Electricity Voucher Giveaway on Facebook
The Independent Regulatory Commission has launched an ‘Electricity Voucher Giveaway’ via its Facebook Page – Independent Regulatory Commission. The social media promotion runs from October 21 to November 14, 2022. The IRC will award two DOMLEC customers in the domestic category with EC$250.00 credit each toward their November electricity bill. Official Rules for IRC’s Social Media Giveaway Sponsor: The Independent Regulatory Commission is the sole sponsor of this Social Media Giveaway. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by any other company and is not associated with Facebook. Eligibility: To be eligible to enter this Social Media Giveaway, you must be …
IRC Establishes Consumer Relations Committee
Dominica’s regulator of the electricity sector has established a Consumer Relations Committee (CRC), as it seeks to expand its community outreach. …
IRC to Establish Consumer Relations Committee
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) is seeking five (5) vibrant and willing members from the general public, across Dominica, to form part of a body that will provide a direct link to electricity consumers. That body, the Consumer Relations Committee (CRC), is being setup by the IRC to give guidance on relevant consumer issues. The IRC is now broadcasting its search via the media. As Dominica’s electricity regulator, we believe that an effective consumer body will not only serve to address the needs and concerns of consumers but will provide a useful resource to the IRC in the conduct of …
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 …
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