Energy generators are asking the government to pay up in order to restock fuel to generate power. Today the generators are asking the government to pay US$200 million as soon as possible. State-run Electricity Companies (CDEEE) vice president Radhames Segura says the government will not promise to pay that amount, but what the consider a fair sum. After a meeting with representatives from government and the energy sector held at the CDEEE Club, Segura said the DR is depending on US$80 million from a US$180 million World Bank loan and added the government is seeking a second loan of US$50 million. Segura went on to say that the budget only included US$174 million towards the energy sector and the summer spike in fuel prices has made it difficult for the government to pay its debt.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the energy deficit reported during non-peak hours was 34%, with a demand of 1,775MW and a deficit of 599MW. For peak hours demand was for 1,925MW with a deficit of 405MW, for a 21% deficit. This translates into long hours of blackouts nationwide. <\/p>\n
So far, the government has only provided limited answers about their plans to resolve the current energy crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Energy generators are asking the government to pay up in order to restock fuel to generate power. Today the generators are asking the government to pay US$200 million as soon as possible. State-run Electricity Companies (CDEEE) vice president Radhames Segura says the government will not promise to pay that amount, but what the consider a … <\/p>\n