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 …
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’. …
IRC Has Opened its Doors to the Public
The Independent Regulatory Commission was appointed in June of 2007 pursuant to the Electricity Supply Act, Act 10 of 2006. Under the Act, the Commission is empowered to regulate the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Dominica. The duty of IRC is to protect the public interest, regulate competition between service providers and monitor social and environmental issues within the industry. The Commission was established to provide transparent regulation of the electricity sector following concerns from the government and consumers that the existing arrangements did not provide for the effective management of the sector or ensure security of supply …
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