JPS begins installation of prepaid meters in McGregor Gardens

Monday, June 29, JPS began the installation of prepaid meters in McGregor Gardens, as part of the Company’s Community Renewal Programme, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).  JPS aims to install just over 200 prepaid meters in the community over the next three months.
Member of Parliament, Minister of State in the Ministry of Energy and Chairman of the Taskforce established by the Government to address electricity theft,  Julian Robinson, and JPS VP for Community Renewal – Keith Garvey, were on hand to witness the installation of the meters and discuss their benefits with the residents. Prepaid meters have been offered to these residents as one option to help them to better manage their energy usage and their budgets. “The reception has been positive,” said Minister Robinson. “The residents are happy to finally have safe legal supply. They understand that it is now up to them to manage how much they use – they can top up as they need, and work within their budgets.”