Latest update September 4th, 2026 10:24 AM
GPL operating at 30 percent efficiency – PUC
(Kaieteur News) – The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has found that Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) met just 2.5 of its 8 performance targets for 2025, raising continued concerns about the reliability and financial health of electricity services in Guyana.
The finding was detailed in Order No. 1 of 2026, issued following the Commission’s annual review of the Operating Standards and Performance Targets (OSPT). The determination came after a public hearing on March 27, 2026, where GPL presented its performance and stakeholders were invited to weigh in.
Despite the low level of compliance, the Commission pointed to limited areas of progress, including improvements in generation availability, better voltage regulation on some feeders, and partial success in issuing bills to non-maximum demand customers. However, it stressed that shortcomings in system reliability and financial performance remain “significant concerns.”
The PUC expressed dissatisfaction with GPL’s overall performance and underscored the company’s responsibility to strengthen infrastructure maintenance and improve operational efficiency to deliver more consistent and higher-quality service to consumers.
GPL, in outlining its plans for 2026, said it intends to focus on integrating advanced technologies, optimising skilled labour, and improving cash flow and time management. The company also cited challenges such as labour shortages and ongoing infrastructure works as factors affecting its ability to meet targets.
Consequently, the Commission applied regulatory leniency, even as it signalled expectations for marked improvement. It said the completion of ongoing projects should position GPL to achieve full compliance with its performance targets in 2026 and beyond.
The full order is available on the Commission’s website.
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