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. …
Application for Extension of Licences
The public is advised that pursuant to Section 35 of the ESA, the Dominica Electricity Services Ltd - DOMLEC has submitted an application to the Commission for the grant of an extension of its Licences (Generation Licence and Transmission, Distribution and Supply Licence). …
IRC Issues Licenses to DOMLEC
The Independent Regulatory Commission created history on October 7, 2013 when two new licences were presented to DOMLEC. It has been decades since DOMLEC was first issued licences to operate in Dominica. DOMLEC was issued a Generation Licence. This license gives DOMLEC the non exclusive right and privilege within Dominica to generate electricity. The second license is a Transmission, Distribution and Supply License which gives DOMLEC the exclusive right and privilege to transmit distribute and supply electricity in Dominica. Both licences are for 25 years and will begin on January 1st 2014. Generation Licence In deciding on this period, the …
Public Consultations on Domlec’s Licence Negotiations
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) invites interested stakeholders to participate in its public consultations on Domlec’s negotiations at the following venues and times: Monday 28th January 2013, 9am-4pm – (Roseau) Fort Young Hotel Tuesday 29th January 2013, 5pm-9pm – (Portsmouth) Central Cooperative Credit Union Hall Tuesday 19 th February 2013, 5pm-9pm – (Marigot) Wills Strathmore Stevens School Tuesday 26 th February 2013, 5pm-9pm – (Grand Bay) Old Fort These consultations seek to identify issues that may need to be considered prior to completing the licence negotiation process with DOMLEC. Come and discuss your concerns at it relates to the issuance …
IRC Launches Self Generators’ Registration Programme
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) Dominica’s electricity regulator has started a nationwide programme to register all generators in Dominica. The register of self generators is being compiled by the IRC in a bid to add to current statistics on electricity capacity and usage as well as to help in monitoring and improving safety standards in the sector. The register will include anyone who owns a generator whether fuel-based or renewable. The IRC is working with the government electrical division and has contacted other relevant groups which have access to information regarding the use/ownership of generators within the community. Owners of …
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