During the visit of the president Luis Abinader to the facilities of CEPM in Bávaro, accompanied by Rolando González Bunster, president and CEO of InterEnergy Group, highlighted the success of the model of management of CEPMconsolidated as a benchmark of the energy sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company supplies 65% of the energy demand of the hotel sector.
At the meeting, according to a press release, it was highlighted that CEPM It has been certified by the Regional Energy Integration Commission (CIER) and is among the top three distributors of electricity Latin America with less than 500 thousand customers, maintaining high standards of quality and reliability in the electricity supply.
Among the achievements and contributions of CEPM the casualties were highlighted interruptions in their services: In 2023, customers of CEPM They experienced only 4.14 hours of interruptions On average, well below the 520 hours allowed annually by the Superintendency of Electricity.
Besides, the contribution Fiscal: In the last five years, CEPM has contributed RD$5,416 million in taxes, representing 11% of the taxes paid by the energy sector in the country.
Meters Smart
Through its Quatro Systems system, CEPM has 100% of its customers connected to smart meters, allowing for a management real-time energy consumption.
Projects International: Quatro Systems has been adopted by distributors in Costa Rica, Aruba and Chile, demonstrating its effectiveness and success at an international level.
The company supplies 65% of the demand for the country’s hotel supply
Regarding the contribution to the tourism industry, it was highlighted that CEPM supplies energy to 65% of the hotel supply in the Dominican Republic, investing more than 1.1 billion dollars in infrastructure and technology.
Regarding District Energy, it was indicated that the project allows hotels to reduce operating costs by 30%, benefiting more than 28,000 rooms with advanced thermal technologies.
On Clean Energy, it was highlighted that cwith 29 photovoltaic projects totaling 262 MWp, CEPM is committed to generating clean energy, eliminating thousands of tons of CO2 annually.
CEPM Zero It is another initiative of the company that seeks carbon neutrality before 2030, with the incorporation of nearly 800 MW of renewable energy and storage systems of more than 230 MW.
Innovation in Infrastructure
The visit concluded in Evergo Connectthe first electric charging station in the Dominican Republic and Latin America, equipped with 29 fast charging stations for electric vehicles, powered exclusively by renewable energy from CEPMThis project places the country at the forefront of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the region.
He model of management of CEPMbased on innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, demonstrates a remarkable ability to solve energy challenges, positioning itself as a leader in the sector that can transform the energy landscape of the Dominican Republic towards a cleaner, more efficient and reliable future.
