OUR grants US$5 million from Electricity Disaster Fund to JPS
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has permitted an initial drawdown of US$5 million from the Electricity Disaster Fund (EDF) for the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) to swiftly mobilise resources for restoration efforts for Hurricane Melissa.
JPS’s letter to the OUR requesting the sum, explained that it has undertaken several activities, including engaging over 60 linemen from the eastern Caribbean and North America at significant cost to support restoration efforts, and the strategic placement of personnel, inventory and equipment across key locations island-wide, enabling the rapid commencement of restoration activities.
JPS is required to provide a detailed breakdown of how the sums approved under the EDF are spent.
The electricity company has committed to engaging independent assessors to expedite the evaluation of damage and support the claims process.
