At a time when the government has reactivated talks about improving the competitiveness of Dominican industries, the Superintendence of Power has announced a 13.6% increase in the electricity tariff applied to industries and commerce. As for residential service, the Superintendence said that households consuming more than 700 kWh would see a 9% rise, but that there would be no increase for those consuming less than 700 kWh. Resolution 70-2004 pronounced the tariff hike.
Power service continues to be substandard, with blackouts of 6-12 hours a day representing the current norm.