The high cost of electricity in Jamaica is likely due to theft. The good folks that do pay their current bill, are covering for the people that don't.
The high cost of electricity in Jamaica is likely due to theft. The good folks that do pay their current bill, are covering for the people that don't.
Though thieving does happen...a lot of people have been criminally charged here lately...the high cost is due to the oil that is used to generate it.Originally Posted by Mike_D
No way do we run a/c in our house...toooo expensive...
Good to know. I have seen the billboard campaign around Jamaica warning about criminal charges for electricity theft. I'm glad it's working.
Aside from nuclear, (which is perennially opposed in JA - and for very good reason) renewable energy may be the best option for Jamaica. However, as Ljbd said, there is currently very little utilization of wind and solar resources. I think the major drawback is that the initial set-up cost is high and once implemented, they still do not eliminate the need for fossil fuel electricity.
Easy for you Bnewb. You have Rob fanning you and feeding you chilled grapes.....Though thieving does happen...a lot of people have been criminally charged here lately...the high cost is due to the oil that is used to generate it.
No way do we run a/c in our house...toooo expensive...
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