Submitted by Hallam Hope as a on Barbados Renewable Energy Program–A Case of the Tail Wagging the Dog blog
As sometimes the solitary or among the few private sector/consumer-based participant in consultations on Telecommunications and Renewable Energy CARITEL […] tries its best with no funding to follow, analyse and take part in matters related to these two sectors. We have learned that discussions are underway between EMERA and the Fair Trading Commission on something called frequency ride through standards which will affect the consumer and investment. This matter does not appear on the FTC’s website, I am unaware of any public communication on the matter ad its a technical issue which someone needs to explain to the consumer as it could have financial and even information access implications.
What will really be the role of the next committee chaired by lawyer Tricia Watson with regard to the new Electricity Act, when will we know formally about new taxes on the industry that have apparently been approved in a legislative form but with no discussion and what about the land tax rebate that was placed on hold for persons who were to received a 50 per cent rebate. I am definitely not repeat not suggesting any ulterior motives by Government but arguing there is a lack of information and discussion on matters which affect all of us as consumers.
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