IRC Moves Closer to Completing Electricity Rate Review
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) is making significant progress toward completing the electricity rate review as it prepares for a final stakeholder consultation. The Commission held its first press conference of 2025 on Wednesday, March 12, providing a status update on the ongoing rate review for Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC). …
Call for Mandatory Licensing of DREG Facilities
IRC mandates licensing for all small DREG systems connected to Dominica's national grid. Compliance ensures safe, efficient integration and supports grid stability. Unlicensed DREG facilities must apply for a license immediately. …
Statement on IRC’S final decision of DOMLEC’S depreciation study
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) has reached its final decision regarding the Depreciation Study, submitted by the Dominica Electricity Company Ltd. (DOMLEC), as part of the ongoing Tariff Review. The Depreciation Study is a critical component of determining the suitable method at calculating depreciation of DOMLEC’s physical assets. …
IRC Clarifies Non-Involvement in DOMLEC’s Pay-As-You-Go Vendor Decisions
The Independent Regulatory Commission would like to both advise and inform the general public that it does not play any role in DOMLEC’s Administrative authority over its Pay-As-You-Go Vendors. This is the sole responsibility of the company and is similar to its obligation to decide what its contractors or employees are compensated. …
Details on DOMLEC’s Application for Extension of Licences
DOMLEC made an application to the Commission for the extension of the term of its licenses to be in alignment with that of the Geothermal Power Company of Dominica (GPCD) 2023 Ltd. This term extension is legally required so that the GPCD can sell power to DOMLEC in accordance with its license to generate power from the date of commercial operation of the 10 MW Geothermal plant for 25 years. …
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