No more talking! ‘We have to find ways’ to lower electricity cost– Hon Penn
“I don't know about you, Madam Speaker, but every day before you log on to look at your electric bill, you have to say a prayer. You don't know what number is going to show up this month," Hon Penn said during the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly on July 7, 2023.
“And I could imagine the many persons throughout the territory, who are grappling with exorbitant costs to date, particularly in the summer months," he added.
Make electricity more cost-effective - Hon Penn
Hon Penn reiterated that to reduce the cost of electricity, the VI has to find ways to make sure that electricity is more cost-effective, “And the only way that I see us doing this right now is through the modernisation of the grid through renewable energy. And we have to just stop talking about this and move swiftly in this direction"
He said that will entail creating a more modern grid, creating more efficiency, and creating a more cost-effective source of electricity for persons in the territory.
Hon Penn also called for the government to find ways to reduce the debts of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), which he says will bring more financing for projects of the corporation to provide better services to customers.
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21 Responses to “No more talking! ‘We have to find ways’ to lower electricity cost– Hon Penn ”
The fact that the govt owes BVIEC some $ 10 million tells you right there the govt is not prepared to move forward.
. So, same old cheap talk.
Solar might be an idea but oh wait….
Put solar panels on our school roofs and government buildings. Offload the excess electricity into the grid. That would lower the cost of electricity for all.
The Hon Marlon Penn, spend two terms in government with NDP and a half a term with the Unity Government. So he must have some ideas on how to solve this vexing issue, should he not,?? He wanted to be Premier, did he not?? What are his ideas on improving the grid with cost and benefits to consumers? We cannot just shout as loud as we can there is a problem but we must also have solutions. We cannot just identify problems we must also be problem solvers. What are his solutions for easing the cost to consumers in the short-term? Are conservation, reduce duty on more energy efficient appliances, an electricity subsidy for residents at the lower rungs on the economic ladder ( universal basic income initiative), etc on his agenda.
they struggle. Nevertheless, governments are elected because they advocated they can do better than the incumbent government so they have to deliver the goods.,
You marlon know this all the time only now you speaking about it go and rest your *&$$