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Editorial Contents

The electric utility industry has not previously 2 Caribbean Electricity Industry
experienced a viable disruptive threat to its Regulation: Electric Industry
business model due to the economic value of Regulation And Best Practice
its product and customer reliance. However,
a convergence of technological innovation,
regulatory policy, economic and other changes
in consumer objectives and preferences has created an opportunity 9 Powering the Virgin Islands
for the implementation of a viable alternative to the centralized with Propane
electric utility business model.

This confluence of factors has underpinned the need for the 10 Breaking the Caribbean
impending transformation of the electric utility industry but the Power Generation
key enablers such as energy policy, legislation and regulations Diesel Fuel Dependency
are lagging behind changes in technology and the industry. The
current electric utility regulatory model in the Caribbean region is
undoubtedly incompatible with the evolving industry whose mandate, 16 DME - An Alternate Fuel to Diesel for
in the context of sustainable development is to: “promote available, Power Generation in the Caribbean
accessible and affordable electricity to benefit the environment,
the economy and society; maximise economic use of low- and 20 A Vacation from Diesel:
zero-carbon emitting generation. Make economical end-use of
energy sources; and maximise the efficiency and minimise the EVRs Are Changing the Formula for
environmental impacts of the generation, transmission, distribution Backup Power Generation at Resorts,
and the use of electricity in a cost-effective manner”. Hotels and Casinos

The potential “game changers” to the Caribbean electric utility
industry are likely to dramatically impact customers, employees, 24 Wireless Field Area
investors, and the availability of capital to fund future investment in Communications Networks for
the regional utility industry. While the timing of such transformative Smart Grids
changes is unclear, the industry and its stakeholders must proactively
assess the impacts and opportunities available to address the
challenges in a timely manner. 28 Evaluating Lineworker
Competencies
CARILEC will utilize the benefits of lessons learned from the industry
in other parts of the world to strategically develop and position its 32 Introduction of an Easy Method
member electric utilities so as to maintain a significant positive
impact on the economic development of the Caribbean region and to Analyze the Influence of CT
benefit customers, investors and the utilities. Saturation on the Protection System

Ultimately, all stakeholders must embrace the change in technology 38 Video Monitoring Solutions
and appropriate change in the regulatory and utility business models
in order to maintain a viable utility industry. for Electric Utilities - Issues,
Requirements and Examples

Andrew Thorington
Project Manager - CARILEC