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CONCLUSION Pre-paid electricity
is a Sweet deal...
There is a solution to provide sustainable development for
at-risk communities that fall between the gaps where cost/
benefit or project feasibility does not make it possible to
implement systems that can be managed by the state. It is
clear that other risks were present, however.
The Hampstead water system was susceptible to several
risks such as
• Change in the viability of the source
• Vandalism / Disaster
• Maintenance issues
• Breakdown of management structure
• Migration of trained persons from the community
Gerd Jarchow, EU Ambassador (left in orange shirt) and Donald Buchanan, See who's switching
Minister of Water & Housing (right), viewing the water that now comes into to a JPS Pay As You Go meter
the Hampstead community. The project was funded under the European
Union Poverty Reduction Project. I run a multi-purpose facility - now each user can top
up when using the facility and you don't have to get
Communities taking charge and participating in their stuck with a light bill
own development is an innovative way to bring this I operate a villa or short stay rental - when renters
critical infrastructure into areas that desperately need it. are responsible for their own consumption, they use
Simplified design and construction techniques applied by less. Now you can relax while they do
the community makes it possible for the operation and I run a small business - monitor how much energy
maintenance of a potable water distribution system to be you use to help keep your overheads down
operated by the users where the mandated service providers I'm a Landlord - never get stuck with your tenant's
cannot assume the responsibility. unpaid light bill again
I'm not always home - top up your electricity only
The tariff (fee) system and the willingness of the state, to when you never pay for what you don't
facilitate the process contributes to the adoption of this I share a dwelling - now you can know exactly what
approach as a viable option for communities. The Water you use and never pay for what you don't
Supply System and the COW, in Hampstead, St. Mary is a I'm on a budget - no more surprise bills. See what
model to be replicated. you use in real time and stay on top of your energy
usage
116 Payday is nowhere near my bill due date - never
worry about disconnection if you run out of funds
before the bill is due
I get paid irregularly - never miss another due date.
Now you top up whenever you want
Switch to PAYG! Call 1-888-CALLJP or visit myjpsco.com
