Who Can Join

There are three classes of membership, Full Member and Associate Member. The
classification, entitlements and dues are outlined below

FULL MEMBER:
This category is reserved for electric utilities. There are thirty (28) utilities spanning the length and breadth of the Caribbean and representing a number of market segments which include:

Size	Based on number of consumers and Employees
Generation Capacity	Based on installed capacity
Geographical Location	Bermuda in the far north, Suriname in the South and Belize in the west. The nine (9) OECS States are centrally located, with Barbados being the most easterly
Language and historical background	English, French, Dutch and American territories
Equipment & Standards	American (NEC) and English (IEE)

                               

CARILEC will provide assistance with:-

(1) Legislative & Government Relations through

1.1 Alerts about regulatory and other policy development

1.2 Mediation or representation with Government PUCs or

Regulatory Boards

(2) Insurance & Financial Services by

2.1 Providing collective representation for the negotiation of cheaper rates and better terms

2.2 Soliciting investment opportunities

2.2 Identifying and soliciting funding and grants for major utility

projects

 

(3) Industrial Relations and Contract Negotiation, by

3.1 Mediating or providing representation during the Collective

                        Bargaining Process

3.2 Providing expert advise

3.3 Reviewing contracts and agreements, and where necessary making recommendations

 

B. Members will have:

(1) Full voting rights at the Annual General Meeting

(2) Access to the following:-

2.1 CARILEC Website

A modern and informative portal presenting news, features, industry reports, updates on CARILEC activities and events.

2.2 CARILEC Knowledge Network

A feature on the website which allows members to explore and share information on specific subjects. The site will also include several relevant databases, resource libraries, discussion forums, message boards and news.

2.3 News and Industry Alerts

CARILEC will circulate via email, fax or make available on the website any news clippings, releases or excerpts that have particular significance to the operations of the utilities

(2) Aggregate training exercises for the benefit, development and improved efficiency of the human re

source base for all utilities. This training can take place in one of the following settings:-

2.1 Classroom

                                        2.2 Field

2.3 Cross-training exercises

(3) The abovementioned training and conferences at reduced rates

(4) Opportunities for member utilities to host training and conference exercises.

                              (5) Closed-session meetings during conferences

         

This category is reserved for electric utilities.                                       Membership Fee US$5,500.00

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