{"id":338362,"date":"2025-03-13T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T12:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=338362"},"modified":"2025-03-13T10:00:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:00:38","slug":"irc-updates-on-domlecs-rate-review-final-stages-says-executive-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/irc-updates-on-domlecs-rate-review-final-stages-says-executive-director\/","title":{"rendered":"IRC updates on DOMLEC&#8217;s rate review, final stages says executive director"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_338363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-338363\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-338363 size-large\" 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSo, the IRC is legally mandated by the Electricity Supply Act No: 10 of 2006 to conduct a thorough and transparent assessment before approving any rate adjustments,\u201d Executive Director of the IRC Justinn Kase said while addressing a press conference held at the IRC\u2019s Office located on Cork Street in Roseau. \u201cCurrent stage of the review, so far the IRC has completed detailed evaluations of DOMLEC\u2019s depreciation of its fixed assets, rates of return for investors, revenue requirement and investment plan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Kase, as part of that review, the IRC hosted three stakeholder consultations to ensure consumer voices are heard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOut of these public consultations we now have final decisions on four critical tariff submissions by DOMLEC,\u201d he revealed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to that, Kase indicated that DOMLEC has submitted its two final submissions to the commission for its review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThat is, its cost of service study and the rate proposal,\u201d he stated. \u201cThis will require further consultations to the public before any approval of the rate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, Kase explained that the cost of service study and the rate proposals comprise the final stage of consultations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it relates to the key considerations in the review, Kase explained that the IRC is focused on protecting consumers while ensuring DOMLEC can maintain and improve service reliability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He said the factors under review included the fuel cost, the renewable energy integration, operation efficiencies, and the impact on inflation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe review considered how proposed changes will affect residential, commercial, and industrial customers,\u201d Kase noted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He added, \u201cWe are also assessing how the rate structure can encourage energy efficiency and investment in renewable energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case mentioned that the process has thus far gone very smoothly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) on Wednesday provided an update to the public on its ongoing electricity rate review. 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