Natural Resources
April 7, 2014
Strengthening the Provincial Electricity System
Request for Proposals Released for Independent Review of Electricity System
The Provincial Government today released the request for proposals for the independent review of the electricity system in Newfoundland and Labrador.
“In our 2007 Energy Plan, we committed to review the electricity
system as we move from an isolated system to an interconnected system.
January’s outages certainly demonstrated the importance of continuing our
work on this Energy Plan commitment. The purpose of the request for
proposals is to seek consulting expertise to undertake a review and analysis
of the legislation, regulation, management, and operation of the
Newfoundland and Labrador electricity system. Once the expert, independent
consultant is chosen for our review, they will be required to develop a work
plan and schedule.”
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources
The request for proposals for the independent review of the province’s electricity system references the specific terms for the review’s scope of work. To view the request for proposals, go to //www.gpa.gov.nl.ca/gs/report/TenderGS.asp?conRFQ=RFPElectricRev
“When developing our scope of work, we considered the terms and
the process for the PUB’s review. The intent of the review is to complement,
not duplicate, these efforts. We support the PUB’s review and encourage the
public to participate in their process. Collectively, the PUB review and the
work of the independent consultant will serve to strengthen our electricity
system.”
- Minister Dalley
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government today released the request for proposals for the independent review of the electricity system.
- The Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) and their independent consultant, Liberty, as well as Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) and Newfoundland Power, are conducting valuable analysis regarding the recent supply disruptions. The intent of the review is to complement, not duplicate, these efforts.
- The Provincial Government values this important work by the regulator as it will inform and strengthen the broader review of the independent consultant.
- The Provincial Government is already working to ensure a smooth transition from an isolated system to an interconnected system and this includes the review of the electricity system which will be released to the public.
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Media contact:
Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 631-8155
dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca
2014 04 07 6:05 p.m.