Gulp! DR spent RD$83 billion to prop up electricity system

[Dolores]

The Dominican government reports spending RD$83.9 billion on subsidies to the different entities of the national electricity system in 2024, Diario Libre reports. This is over 10% more than the previous year and the government says it is due to poor transmission lines, theft of electricity, and a lack of investment in basic infrastructure.

In the Dominican Republic, a majority of people don’t pay for the power service, or are on special single rate plans. The new electricity authorities want to change this situation to reduce the heavy burden of the electricity costs.

The subsidies also reflect the bulging payroll and perks of those who work in the government-owned utilities and power headquarters.

Spokespersons from all of the major economic sectors have pointed out the need to modernize the national grid and provide cheaper electricity. Official sources admit...

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[windeguy]

The single best thing they could do is get rid of the EDE's as promised. Another failed government promise.

Theft should not be tolerated and the EDEs aren't working well to stop that.

 

[NanSanPedro]

The single best thing they could do is get rid of the EDE's as promised. Another failed government promise.

Theft should not be tolerated and the EDEs aren't working well to stop that.

Again, a net loss in votes. It won't change.

 

[cavok]

Blah, blah, blah. They've been signing this same old worn out tune for a long time now but do nothing about it.

 

[CristoRey]

Yet they continue bragging about how many tourist entered the country this year. 11 million indeed but means nothing to the average Joe if they can't keep the lights on. What an embarrassment.