ROSEAU, Dominica- May 8, 2025: The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) will present a modernized electricity rate structure for Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC), at a Stakeholders’ Forum scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
The forum will inform stakeholders about:
- Key elements of the rate-setting process
- Guiding principles applied in reducing the base tariff; and
- Efforts undertaken to modernize DOMLEC’s tariff structure and regime
This event is being held ahead of the completion of the ongoing rate review for DOMLEC, as the IRC seeks to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to offer valuable feedback.
A tariff or rate structure refers to the set of rules and charges that a utility company uses to determine the cost of providing electricity to its customers. As Dominica’s electricity regulator, the Commission views the modernization of DOMLEC’s rate structure as essential to respond to economic trends, align new rates with actual operational costs, and offer more options tailored to facilitate customers’ consumption patterns.
Later this year, the IRC and DOMLEC expect to consult with stakeholders on two additional tariff-related proposals, before finalizing the rate review: the Cost-of-Service Study and the Rate Proposal.
The IRC continues to encourage public and stakeholder participation and input, as this is a requirement for the undertaking.
About IRC:
The Independent Regulatory Commission is a government statutory institution that is mandated by the Electricity Supply Act No. 10 of 2006, to regulate the electricity sector. The Commission was formally inaugurated in June 2007. Its mission is to ensure that consumers in Dominica receive the highest quality of electricity at fair and reasonable rates, while also maintaining the financial viability of the electric utility company and protecting the national environment. IRC is the oldest electricity regulator in the Eastern Caribbean.
