AMMAN—Work is underway to develop a
mechanism to improve performance of Jordan's electricity distribution
companies’ grids, reduce power outages and lower power failure repair periods
to ensure sustainability of electric current supply and hold the incompetent
entities accountable, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh
Kharabsheh, said, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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Speaking during a meeting Saturday,
to discuss performance indicators of electricity distribution companies during
the recent weather conditions, Kharabsheh noted work is underway to find a
mechanism that commits sector companies to improve performance, especially
during exceptional and emergency cases.
The minister also stressed the
importance of the electricity distribution companies' commitment to ensuring
security of the electricity supply and its sustainability.
Referring to the power outages that
occurred during the recent weather conditions as "unacceptable," he
noted performance indicators should be established to address shortcomings and
improve efficacy.
The minister said the mechanism,
which will be issued by the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC),
will feature performance indicators, criteria mainly aimed to enhance service
quality and cooperation of companies operating in the sector to deal with
emergency situations.
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