IRC Seeks to Address Removal of Unsafe Utility Poles
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) has sought to address the removal of unsafe utility poles owned by the Dominica Electricity Services (DOMLEC) Limited. DOMLEC has Pole Sharing Agreements with both telecommunication providers, which allow the electricity provider to lease its pole for a specific period to enable FLOW and Digicel to deliver their services to customers. …
SEURECA Provides Technical Assistance to IRC
French Engineering Firm Seureca is providing technical assistance to the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) to assess challenges associated with developing distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Dominica. The Commission hosted the lead consultant on the project, Mr. Vincent Jalbert, who visited Dominica from March 21 to 24, 2022. He explained that the project will guide the electricity regulator on how best access to solar power can be expanded as an affordable source of electricity generation, particularly for residential customers, and reduce reliance on diesel fuel to generate electricity. “The project consists first of the identification of the constraints for developing …
IRC prepares for tariff review of DOMLEC
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) is preparing to review electricity rates for Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC). As the regulator of the electricity sector in Dominica, the Electricity Supply Act No. 10 of 2006 empowers the IRC to review and approve electricity rates. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, March 17th, Executive Director of the IRC, Justinn Kase, explained that costs incurred by DOMLEC will guide the determination of electricity rates. “Expectations of the exercise is that we will do our best to analyze DOMLEC’s expenses, capital investments and operational costs and all these different costs that are required …
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 …
DOMLEC Invitation to Tender for Upgrade at PADU
Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to USD16M towards the cost of the rehabilitation and restoration of its Generation and Transmission/Distribution Systems, and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract. Payment by CDB will be made only at the request of DOMLEC and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment …
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