JPS says more than 350,000 customers to benefit from post hurricane discount on bills

Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), the country's monopoly electricity provider, has announced that more than 350,000 customers are benefiting from its Hurricane Beryl Bill Discount. 

 

The relief initiative was introduced following the passage of Hurricane Beryl in early July.

 

Vernon Douglas, Chief Financial Officer at JPS, said on Tuesday that the relief package, the biggest since Beryl struck the island, includes a 20 per cent discount on the bills for post-paid residential customers who use 150 kilowatt-hours of electricity or less for the month, as well as top-up electricity credit for active prepaid customers. 

 

Mr. Douglas said the move is intended to cushion the fallout from the natural disaster on its most vulnerable customers. 

 

Recognizing the far-reaching impact of Hurricane Beryl on its customers, JPS has also confirmed that it has relaxed its collections and disconnection processes. 

 

It says flexible payment arrangements have been made for customers who need extensions on their due dates.

 

The 20 per cent Beryl Relief Discount is reflected as a separate line item on the bills that qualified customers have started receiving in August. 

 

Prepaid customers will receive a one-off $1500 top-up electricity credit applied to their accounts.

 

Those receiving the credit will be notified by text.