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JPS Welcomes media into its 24/7 Incident Command Centre
Maximizing the use of more advanced technology will be a key part of JPS’ response to Tropical Storm Melissa. That is the word coming from the President and CEO of JPS, Hugh Grant at a media engagement held at their Kingston head office. The occasion gave a glimpse into the power company’s Incident Command operations and some of the tools used to monitor performance of the grid. “In the spirit of transparency, we welcome the media
JPS Foundation and Environmental Foundation of Jamaica announce EcoSpark Innovation Challenge for Schools
The JPS Foundation and the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) have announced their collaboration this year, to stage the second annual Innovation Challenge for students islandwide. The competition, dubbed: “EcoSpark Innovation Challenge”, sees the EFJ participating through its Jamaica Urban Solutions for the Environment (J-USE) project – an initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada. The “EcoSpark Innovation Challenge” is presented under the theme, “Road to Resilience: Grid Resilience, ``'...``
Motor Vehicle Crashes Cause Almost 800 Power Outages Since Start of 2025
JPS Appeals to Road Users to Exercise Care
JPS is issuing a strong appeal to motorists in the wake of an alarming trend in motor vehicle crashes involving its poles. Since the start of the year, motor vehicle accidents have caused 799 power outages across the island – roughly 4 crash related accidents per day.
The top three parishes with the highest number of outages due to motor vehicle accidents, from January to July 2025 are: St. Catherine with 120 outages;
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Promoting Clean & Green Energy through Renewables
We continue to explore and integrate renewable energy sources, as part of our strategy to gradually reduce dependence on fossil fuels for electricity generation. Our commitment to #Clean&Green has led to partnerships with other power providers to create a diverse renewable energy portfolio that supports the national grid:
Promoting Clean & Green Energy through Renewables
We continue to explore and integrate renewable energy sources, as part of our strategy to gradually reduce dependence on fossil fuels for electricity generation. Our commitment to #Clean&Green has led to partnerships with other power providers to create a diverse renewable energy portfolio that supports the national grid: