The Dominica government says it is pleased with the developments within the geothermal energy sector and has assured nationals that they could expect at least a 40 per cent reduction in electricity bills within the coming months.
Energy Minister Rayburn Blackmore told Parliament on Thursday night that the Roosevelt Skerrit administration is considering building a 10-15 megawatt plant in the near future as the island seeks to develop alternative sources of energy, describing the geothermal sector as a success story.
We are committed therefore to adding to our energy portfolio, geothermal energy. Already we have 40 per cent hydro and 70 per cent fossil fuel, he told legislators as debate on the national budget continued here.
He said the Skerrit administration during this fiscal term will construct a small plant of 10 to 15 megawatts to deal with our local supply in Dominica to ensure that we lower the price of electricity for poor people in Dominica.
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