Beginings

The formation of the company in 1964 saw the creation of a unified and centrally managed source of power from the dozens of disparate and small facilities scattered around the island. This allowed for the expansion of facilities island-wide, as well as the opportunity to rationalize operating costs.

Exploding Demand

The 1970s saw the company facing an explosion in the demand for power as hotel development and banana production green gold transformed the economy. Average demand grew by almost 30% a doubling of capacity every three years--putting huge strains on the resources of manpower and equipment. Two new power stations were commissioned and the basic, and still existing, 11kV sub-transmission system was erected.

Homegrown Talent

By the early 1980s it was evident that the company was entering a new milieu and there was a need for better trained persons to cope in an increasingly technological environment. The company initiated a highly successful craft apprenticeship program and began the recruitment of graduate staff for all senior positions. By the end of the 1980s the company was virtually self sufficient in all but the most specialised needs.

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