Shortly after the JPS announced with satisfaction that Jamaicans have an improving view of the JPS, it is now time to to target the thievery. But thievery will continue. JPS says they have tried everything. But not quite. Local solar power changes the dynamic. Communities invested in their power generation. No more thievery.
JPS cuts service to communities with high levels of theft
We have tried everything, says power supplier
Monday, May 12, 2014 | 2:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) on Monday said it
is cutting the number of hours it provides power to communities where
more than 70 per cent of the electricity supply is stolen.
"This is part of the company’s strategy to get more persons to pay for
the electricity they use, and reduce the overall cost to paying
customers," a release from JPS said.
The communities to be affected in the initial phase of this curtailment
strategy are: Jones Town, Seaward Drive, Trench Town, Denham Town, Rema,
Maxfield Avenue, Central Village, and sections of Spanish Town Road.
"JPS has been working with these communities for some time, with limited
success, and continues to encourage illegal users to take immediate
steps to have their service regularised," the release said. "The company
has indicated that, in recognition of its obligation to serve paying
customers in the affected communities, it will make an effort to provide
electricity for not less than 12 hours per day, and will remain
sensitive to the safety concerns of the residents.
"JPS is also making every effort to minimise the impact on the
businesses, hospitals, and schools in these communities," the release
added.
“We have tried everything to reduce electricity theft,” JPS senior VP
for Energy Delivery, Gary Barrow said. “Our efforts have included a
combination of initiatives, such as the removal of illegal ‘throw up’
lines, account audits and meter investigations, arrests in collaboration
with the police, community intervention and the installation of costly
technology solutions. The company also has more than 200 employees
working to reduce losses.”
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