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July 17, 2024

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomed the recent decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to implement a 25.3% reduction in industrial electricity tariffs, parallel to a 27% reduction for domestic customers and a 22.5% overall reduction effective from July 16, 2024. In addition to easing the burden on […]

June 23, 2023

JAAF confounded by the CEB and PUCSL for constantly overlooking industry submissions and cautions on electricity tariff hikes CEB fails to extend industrial electricity tariff reductions to Sri Lanka’s largest forex earner 23rd June 23: Electricity tariff revisions proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the period July to December 2023 […]

February 21, 2023

JAAF is perplexed by PUCSL overlooking the industry’s submissions and cautions. Current tariff increase based on speculative increasing demand, despite trends showcasing reduced demand 20th February 2023: The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) granted approval to a 66% electricity tariff hike effective 15th February 2023, resulting in exponential increases in costs in the […]

August 18, 2022

● Finalized off-peak and daytime industrial electricity tariff rates are exponentially high and detrimental to the apparel industry ● Reassessing the newly revised tariff rates is essential for companies within the sector to plan and budget better 17th August 2022: With the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) granting permission to the Ceylon […]

April 4, 2022

Asks to direct authorities to expedite the process of generating electricity and to supply fuel to ensure continues supply of electricity The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka – the electricity sector regulator, filed a Fundamental Rights in the Supreme Court today (1st April 2022) naming the following Respondents; the Ministry […]

January 31, 2022

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, stated that the demand for electricity can be managed during the month of February starting tomorrow. Accordingly, the proposal made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for a power interruption will not be allowed until the 4th of February 2022. The […]

December 11, 2021

A Standard for LP Gas is already formulated The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator and the designated regulator for the petroleum industry, together with Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) has already formulated a standard for the much-talked LP gas in September this year and is ready […]

October 5, 2021

5000 Electricians to Get NVQ3 and Electrical License this Year 45,000 Electricians to Get NVQ3 And Electrical License Next Year (04th Oct 2021) – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, commences the second phase of awarding free National Vocational Qualification Level 3 (NVQ 3) Program for […]

July 1, 2021

Youth empowerment is key. Fast track program with zero cost to provide NVQ L3 qualification for up to 45,000 electricians island wide. Plans to extend the same to plumbers in Sri Lanka. 29/06/2021 – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]

February 16, 2021

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator approved the power purchase agreement to build 300 MW Kerawalapitiya Liquid Natural Gas power plant in Sri Lanka under the new chairmanship and the board members last week (13 Feb 2021). The power purchase agreement will be signed by the Ceylon Electricity Board […]

JAAF Commends PUCSL reduction in electricity tariffs & calls for continued energy policy reforms to boost export competitiveness.

JAAF dismayed by zero revisions made to industrial electricity tariff rates

JAAF Denounces PUCSL-Approved 66% Electricity Tariff Hike

JAAF requests PUCSL to re-assess off-peak tariff rates

PUCSL files FR petition before Supreme Court

PUCSLS’ Decision on power interruption

PUCSL is ready to regulate GAS – Mr. Janaka Ratnayake, Chairman of PUCSL Says

The Second Phase of NVQ3 Free Accelerated Program for Electrician Begins Tomorrow in Anuradhapura

PUCSL Signs a Mou With USAID Funded Project – Youlead, to Empower and Encourage Youth Entrepreneurship & Self Employment

PUCSL Nods for The PPA Of 300 MW Kerawalapitiya LNG Power Plant: Chairman