Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement by the Hon. Kenred Dorsett Minister of the Environment and Housing:

While I do not agree with all of the views espoused by Mr. Dionisio D'Aguilar, I do agree and support his comments on pre-paid metering as report in the Tribune.

Pre-paid metering will assist with energy conservation, which is supported by global research. It can also reduce BPL's accounts receivables and provide a less onerous and efficient re-connection process which will benefit all Bahamians. It is for this that the Ministry of the Environment and Housing has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Carbon War Room, looking to deliver on the installation of pre-paid meters in a public rental unit as a pilot project.

The Government has advised BPL of its interest in this technology being rolled out. BPL has committed to do the same. My ministry also congratulates BTC for rolling our pre-paid meters in Spanish Wells , another energy conservation tool.