The recent spate of power outages is not only of serious concern to the public but a senior political figure said the situation is reaching crisis proportion that is presenting a security threat to the country.According to Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Change (AFC),Cheap NFL Jerseys, Peter Ramsaroop,NFL Jerseys China, the situation shows that the government is bankrupt of ideas for the energy plan for Guyana.He said that the power outages have become a norm and there is enough evidence that the recent upsurge in the number of fires can be attributed to this.Ramsaroop said not only is the problem of security concern,Nike NFL Jerseys China, but it is affecting businesses that depend on it for their survival. Ramsaroop said it also pose a health risk that the relevant ministries are not briefing the populace about.According to Ramsaroop persons leave their homes not realising that there was a power outage all day that would have defrosted their food. This he said can cause serious bacteria related illnesses.He branded the country as the ‘blackout’ nation and questioned the deal between GPL and Guysuco a few months ago. On that occasion GPL paid Guysuco $100M to provide electricity to the national grid.According to him not only was the arrangement shadowy,Wholesale Jerseys Cheap, but it has not helped in curbing the daily power outages that are a discomfort to all concern. Further he said although the price for fuel has fallen the electricity rate continues to go up,NFL Jerseys Supply, which is a burden to the consumers.Ramsaroop said that one would think developing a comprehensive energy plan for Guyana would have been a priority; instead President Jagdeo is globetrotting seeking to constrain Guyana’s development with his proposed low carbon strategy.It is to this end that the AFC has put forward a plan that will aid the development of the energy sector. The party is proposing an increased role for renewable energy in Guyana. The party believes that the government should consider importing hydro power from neighbouring countries since Guyana cannot seem to get its act together in relation to the long promised hydro power. The use of wind and solar power should be pursued vigorously,Nike NFL Jerseys China, since these have been touted but to date they have not borne fruits,Wholesale Authentic NFL Jerseys, all at the expense of consumers the AFC said.The party believes that the lack of an interconnection policy by GPL for net metering is an indication of the slow pace at which government is moving towards wind turbines and solar panels for generating electricity.Recently there have been increases in power outages,Andrew Franks Dolphins Jersey, which have been attributed to a number of developmental works being undertaken by GPL.One such is the power line that is being installed from Kingston to Sophia that GPL says will greatly lessen the incidences of power outage. This line will add considerable electricity to the national grid.Recently Chairman of GPL Winston Brassington said that the blackouts will increase before the power situation returns to normal by early next mnonth.
