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JPS Community Renewal Programme: Strengthening Relationships through Access, Safety and Reliability

With an investment of over $120 million dollars since its inception in 2014, the JPS Community Renewal Programme has been a cornerstone of the company’s efforts to provide safe and reliable electricity to underserved communities across Jamaica. The programme, which has had a presence in over 30 communities across 9 parishes, continues to grow, improving the lives of thousands of residents by replacing ``..``

Reduced GCT Rate on Energy Charges for Residential Customers Now in Effect

A reduced GCT rate of 7% will now be applied to the energy charges of both post-paid and prepaid residential customers of JPS. The new GCT rate replaces the 15% GCT that was previously applied to usage over 150 kilowatt hours (kWh).

The new 7% GCT rate applies to residential customers’ energy usage as at May 1, 2025. Prepaid customers will see a new tax line on their receipt

JPS Leads First Inter-Utility Drill Ahead of the Hurricane Season.

On Monday, March 31, JPS led a landmark inter-utility hurricane simulation exercise, bringing together key national stakeholders to test and strengthen emergency response coordination.

The drill, built around a simulated Cat 4 hurricane named “Kishane,” marked the first collaboration of its kind, uniting JPS, FLOW, Digicel, the National Water Commission, the National Works Agency , and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.