Electrical entrepreneurs see new generation projects as an alternative to the tariff problem

This Wednesday announced the creation of a chamber which groups the six companies that distribute electricity in the country

July 23rd, 2014.

The development of new generation projects with clean energy is considered by the electrical business as one of the main ways to reduce electricity costs.

Omar Miranda, general manager and vice president Coopelesca new House of Power Distribution Companies and Telecommunications (CEDET) said that short-term efforts of this group will precisely targeted to the tariff issue by performing generation projects renewable natural resources, review of business costs and energy efficiency campaigns to subscribers save.

Miranda added that the construction of the hydroelectric project Diquis is vital, as it will ensure the availability of water for power generation throughout the year.

Meanwhile Elias Calderon Coopesantos manager said that one of the ways to develop this type of project is jointly because now all companies have different rates because they get energy from different distributed sources.

On this theme, Miranda said that by holding 23% of domestic demand, one of the main challenges is to meet this demand with its own generation by wind and water projects (and in the case of solar Guanacaste).

Also do not rule out that to develop future geothermal projects jointly or with the support of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute and the National Power and Light Company.

The House of Power Distribution Companies consists of the Consortium Coneléctricas, Coopeguanacaste, Coopesantos, Coopealfaforuiz, Coopelesca, Jasec, ESPH and Cubujuquí Consortium.

Employers also criticized the role of ARESEP in pricing, because they ensure that the regulator asks many requirements and reports that increase operating costs and costly service. Considered to be equating the fundamental requirements to ensure good service and reduce costs.

Source: 'La Nación'