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Jamaica seeks cheaper energy after high electricity bills (Level A1) — green trees near body of water during daytime

Jamaica seeks cheaper energy after high electricity billsCEFR A1

10 Jan 2025

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Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Kenrick Baksh, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
70 words
  • A hurricane hit Jamaica last July and caused damage.
  • Many people noticed their electricity bills became much higher.
  • Customers said JPS charged them too much.
  • The energy minister asked for a review of bills.
  • The regulator recommended some customers pay less next month.
  • A bar owner said the high bills hurt business.
  • Jamaica wants to use more renewable energy like solar.
  • Experts said ocean power needs large international funding first.

Difficult words

  • hurricane — A very strong storm that makes much wind
  • damage — Harm or loss to things or property
  • regulator — A group or person who checks rules
  • review — A careful check of something, like bills
  • renewable — Energy from nature that can be used again
  • funding — Money provided for a project or activity

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever paid a high electricity bill?
  • Do you like the idea of using solar energy?
  • Have you ever experienced a big storm?

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