Distribution Efficiency Improvement and Utility Strengthening Project

The objective of the Distribution Efficiency Improvement and Utility Strengthening Project is to improve access to more reliable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable electricity supply to the population of the Dominican Republic. There are three components to the project, the first component being improving governance of the distribution companies. This component includes two subcomponents: a commercial management system, and a metering data management system. This component will also support the implementation of the reforms laid out in the CUED resolution, which is aimed at improving the governance of the three distribution companies for better performance and results. The second component is the supporting the implementation of the integrated loss reduction plan. This component includes four subcomponents: replacement of obsolete metering equipment and installation of metering equipment for new clients, distribution network rehabilitation and standardization of supplies to clients, implementation of a macro- and micro-metering system for loss reduction monitoring, and social and environmental management. The third component is the capacity building, administration, monitoring, and evaluation. This component will support project execution, including, inter alia, with regards to procurement, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, environmental and social compliance, audits, trainings, and operating costs.