From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
PLP: “15% to 20% of lowest income households” to get free electricity
By Elcott Coleby
Apr 15, 2017 - 11:59:36 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Democratic National Alliance
(PLP) released either part of all of their election campaign promises this
week.
The
campaign promise that attracted much interest was the PLP’s proposal to cover
the cost of electricity to the poorest 15% to 20% of Bahamians.
In
a press release, the party said the proposal “comes from a core PLP value: to
bring hope and help to those amongst us who need it most.”
“Our
proposal is simple” said the statement: “To introduce policies under which the
government will cover the cost of electricity to residential customers who
limit their monthly use to below specified limits.”
“Under
the new policy” the statement continued, “the next PLP government will cover
the cost of electricity to residential customers who limit their monthly use to
below specified limits. This means that the use of electricity will be FREE to
those customers.
“Using
current data, we anticipate that this will affect 15%-20% of the lowest income
households. These are people who are struggling the most, and need assistance
in maintaining even a basic level of electricity supply. Although specific
levels will be determined nearer the time of the introduction of the policy,
the customers who will benefit currently pay around $50 per person per month,
which covers all basic electricity usage.”
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