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March 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Incorporated recently launched the inaugural Demand Side Management (DSM) Programme at GPL’s headquarters, marking a strategic effort to improve electricity usage, reduce consumption, and promote energy efficiency across Guyana.
The programme encourages consumers to adjust their electricity use rather than relying on expanding power generation capacity. It aims to prevent grid overload, enhance system stability, lower emissions, and reduce overall energy costs.
Key components of the DSM Programme include promoting energy-efficient appliances such as inverter air conditioners and refrigerators, upgrading outdated devices, and encouraging the adoption of Energy Star rated equipment. High-demand customers will also receive energy audits and assessments to optimise usage, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
The initiative integrates renewable energy adoption through public awareness campaigns and grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Customers with grid-tied systems, referred to as ‘Prosumers,’ can earn credits for excess electricity exported back to GPL under the Net-Billing Programme. Standard Offer Contracts formalise the arrangement between GPL and the Prosumer.
“This is a programme that brings GEA and GPL together and provides a structured approach to developing a sustained and comprehensive demand side management programme,” said Dr. Sharma. Nandlall added that it is a timely collaborative effort that will foster behavioural change among consumers and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
Under Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, the DSM Programme supports a sustainable, low-carbon energy pathway by promoting energy efficiency, conservation, and environmentally friendly energy practices. GEA and GPL continue to collaborate on the official rollout, guiding consumers toward long-term sustainable energy solutions.
