The World Bank contracted K&M Advisors to provide technical recommendations for updating the Electricity Supply Act (ESA) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. K&M reviewed the ESA, conducted several stakeholder consultations in Saint Vincent, and proposed updates to the ESA.

The objective of this consultancy is to support the World Bank through the provision of technical recommendations for the update of the existing Electricity Supply Act of 1973 (ESA) to enhance the energy sector’s capacity to achieve the GoSVG’s articulated national energy policy objectives. The recommendations reflect regional and global practices in energy sector governance and management, with a particular focus on creating an enabling legislative and regulatory framework for development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. As part of this assignment, K&M carried out a detailed review of the ESA, conducted several stakeholder consultations in Saint Vincent, and prepared a report with recommendations for updating the ESA.