Petro Caribe Increases its Price Per Gallon of fuel to DOMLEC
The IRC is aware that Petro Caribe has increased its price per gallon of fuel supplied to DOMLEC in the new contract agreed with DOMLEC for the supply of fuel for the next year beginning March 1, 2011. We have been alerted of this fact by both DOMLEC and the Ministry of Public Works, Energy and Ports. While it is likely that there would be some increase in the fuel surcharge, the IRC with the cooperation of DOMLEC is working to minimize the impact of the increase on consumers’ bills. To this end DOMLEC has been advised that the IRC …
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 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 …