GPL misses some key targets

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) missed several key targets in 2014 including in relation to the number of blackouts and the utilities commission will be reviewing the company’s performance and deciding whether its explanations are acceptable.

Pursuant to the amendment of the licence granted to the GPL, under Sections 4 and 42 (3) (c) of the Electricity Sector Reform Act 1999 and issued effective October 4, 2010; GPL is required to submit annually; beginning from 2011, its performance in the Operating Standards