JPS

Marubeni Corporation of Japan and Korea East-West Power (EWP) jointly own 80% shares in the Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS). The Government of Jamaica and a small group of minority shareholders own the remaining shares.

More than 1,600 JPS team members provide service to over 640,000 customers each day.

The Company owns and operates: 4 power stations, 9 hydroelectric plants, and 1 wind farm.

Along with the provision of electricity, JPS is a key partner in national development. The company has a vibrant corporate social responsibility portfolio and makes significant contributions in the areas of education and youth development. The company also has a strong environmental focus and carries out its operations in an environmentally friendly manner.

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), is the independent regulatory agency with responsibility for the electricity sector.