OUR says it struck the right balance with 7% increase in electricity bills

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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