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New Solar Roof Program For USVI Topic Of Discussion During WAPA/PSC Meeting

A recent joint meeting, with officials from the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) and the Public Services Commission (PSC), provided a forum for an open discussion on the desired outcomes of a new USVI rooftop solar program, WAPA announced today. The working session was held at the request of Governor Kenneth Mapp, who at an earlier news conference with former President Bill Clinton noted, “The Mapp-Potter administration is committed to working with the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and the Public Services Commission to adopt new regulations allowing residents and building owners to install renewable energy sources and remain connected to the grid for redundancy.” The meeting, facilitated by Bloomberg Associates and the Department of Energy, was headlined by three key discussion areas: Building alignment among WAPA and the PSC of the USVI’s program needs and immediate priorities. Reviewing program practices in other jurisdictions, with a focus on how tho...