Electricity & Energy Sectors

This website is intended to make information on Guyana's electricity and energy sectors more accessible to the public. It offers information on the policies, legislative and institutional framework that are in place to govern the sectors. Further it provides details on the projects and programmes that are, and will be, implemented to further sector development and contribute to the enhancement of the socio-economic situation in Guyana.

It is hoped that the information made available will foster and encourage private participation in electrification projects by persons and companies, both local and international.

The Honourable Mr. Samuel A. Hinds is vested with responsibility for the electricity and energy sectors.

Sector News

INFORMATION BULLETIN ON PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN TWO HINTERLAND COMMUNITIES BY THE GOVERNMENT WITH GRANT FINANCING FROM THE UNDP

Construction works begin in Unserved Areas.

Lethem Gets New 500KW Diesel Generator

Notices

Vacancy exists for: (1) Chief Electrical Inspector; and (2) Senior Superintendent (Electrical)

Vacancies exists for a Chief Electrical Inspector; and a Senior Superintendent (Electrical) at the Government Electrical Inspectorate. Applications together with C.V. must be submitted by Friday June 20, 2008 and should be addressed to:
Secretary
Public Service Commission
De Winkle Building
Fort Street
Kingston,
Georgetown

Envelopes should be marked in the top left hand corner “Vacancy – Chief Electrical Inspector” or “Vacancy – Senior Superintendent (Electrical)”.
Download a copy of the job description for the Chief Electrical Inspector.
Download a copy of the job description for the Senior Superintendent (Electrical).

Vacancy - Electricity Regulatory Advisor / Project Coordinator

A vacancy exists for a Electricity Regulatory Advisor / Project Coordinator for the Power Sector Support Programme. The deadline for applications is June 20, 2008. Applications should be addressed to:
Principal Project Coordinator
Unserved Areas Electrification Programme
Office of the Prime Minister
Wight’s Lane, Kingston
Georgteown
Download a copy of the terms of reference (TOR).

Report of Self-Generators

Every individual and business that owns or operates generation equipment, but does not supply electricity to anyone other than their own home or business, must file a report form. Download a copy of the Self-generators Report Form in PDF format.

Electricity Sector (Technical Standards) Regulations

New Regulations and Wiring Standards have been prepared for the Electricity Sector in Guyana as part of the Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Component of the IADB/GoG sponsored Unserved Areas Electrification Programme (UEAP). Below are links to copies of the final Technical Standards Regulation, and Wiring Bulletins.

Government's Hinterland Electrification Strategy

Hinterland Electrification Strategy The Government of Guyana has formulated a strategy for the development of viable electrification schemes in the hinterland.
Click here to downoad the Strategy.

Government of Guyana Strategy for Sustaining the Guyana Power & Light Inc.

Click here to download the Strategy.

UAEP Update!

Download the Semi-Annual Reports for updates on the Unserved Areas Electrification Programme (UAEP).