Weeks of consultations, community meetings, and media discussions have now given way to analysis and response, as the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) begins reviewing public submissions linked to Dominica’s electricity Rate Review. The process now enters a stage focused on evaluating concerns, clarifying proposals, and preparing formal responses.
The exercise follows weeks of community meetings, media outreach, and stakeholder discussions held across Dominica as part of the consultation process surrounding proposed electricity tariff adjustments.
Executive Director Justinn Kase said the current focus is on organising and responding to the issues raised by the public. “The IRC is now engaged in collating all comments and questions from the consultations that took place in April with a view to responding to those questions and comments as soon as possible,” he explained.
According to Kase, the process involves direct collaboration with DOMLEC, since the proposed rates originate from the company itself. “As we always stress, the rates are DOMLEC’s rates,” he stated, adding that any possible adjustments to the proposed structure would ultimately depend on what DOMLEC is prepared to consider following public feedback.
The Commission is working toward a May 18 deadline, when its first formal responses to public comments are expected to be released. That publication will also help guide the next phase of the review process, including additional opportunities for public input before final decisions are made.
“The IRC, based on its mandate, will focus on the interests of the public and government’s policy,” Kase noted.
Although the consultation meetings have concluded, the IRC says public participation remains important, with Kase indicating that further comments and questions submitted during May could contribute to shaping the final tariff framework adopted by DOMLEC.
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