 |
|
|
|
|
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above.
You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
|
09-11-2007, 02:23 PM
|
 |
DR1
|
|
Join Date: Jan 1999
Posts: 9,605
|
|
Attached is a word document that shows all the graphs and stats that accompanied Jose Oscar Orsini Bosch response.
The attached documents is 660K, so might take a few seconds to download.
|
09-13-2007, 01:02 PM
|
|
Silver
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 349
(11)
|
|
In Defense of Character
I lived in Las Terrenas for two years and was the next door neighbor of Sr. Orsini, brother-in-law to Sr. Bosch, and local manager of Luz y Fuerza. Perhaps posters who do not know the family, angry over the price of electricity, are not aware of either the caliber of their character or the great contributions that this family has made to the life in LT.
Sra. Bosch started the private school, Allianza, which provides the finest and highest level of education available on the peninsula - perhaps finer than many of the schools in the Capital. She travels up there from the Capital every two weeks to oversee the school, makes sure that the teachers are following a rigid curriculum, and have the finest books and supplies.
Sr. Orisini lives in a modest apartment during the week, away from his family in the Capital, and is regularly out with his crews repairing blow outs and fixing lines.
Sr. Bosch, in addition to his work with Luz y Fuerza, has become a leading local voice in defending the security of the town, speaking out on security issues and curbing corruption.
Newcomers might not know that during a time when Santo Domingo was experiencing 12 hour black-outs, Las Terrenas had power 24 hours a day. This was one of the major draws for many of the people who relocated there.
This is the family of Juan Bosch, one of the finest leaders of the Dominican Republic. They are dedicated professionals and high minded citizens of the finest character.
Las Terrenas is very fortunate to have them.
I would ask posters to have the courtesy to address them with the respect that is due to diligent,dedicated and honorable members of the local community.
And to remember that most of us are but guests in the Dominican Republic, no matter what our cedulas might say.
Elizabeth Eames Roebling
|
09-13-2007, 01:21 PM
|
|
On Vacation!
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,047
(10)
|
|
No Blackouts
Whatever one may say about L&F, the fact is that their electricity supply seems to be one of the best in the country when it comes to reliability.
[I must know because from 'froghill estate' we look down on the town and I haven't seen blackouts for many, many nights (which unfortunately does not satisfy my malicious joy for blackouts with all my lights on...)].
With all this non-supply all over 'paradise' I guess people appreciate a good service and are prepared to pay for it.
m'frog
(no L&F customer)
|
09-13-2007, 03:16 PM
|
|
Gold
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,221
(10)
|
|
After reading Mr.Orsini's answer, and other comments, I can only say that it is fair enough, as I don't think we want to make any personal attacks on anyone.
I am mostly satisfied about the quality of my Luz&Fuerza service (downtown Las Terrenas).
But I am still very worried (and not satisfied) about the very high prices Luz&Fuerza is charging ! I feel Mr.Orsini hasn't really addressed the matter of those high rates, and it might prove interesting to do so...
-Why is it so expensive ?
|
09-13-2007, 09:39 PM
|
|
Silver
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 265
(48)
|
|
As an ousider, please let me say that Mr. Orsini did a superlative job of answering the post. Well thought out, candid and to the point. The primary beef seems to be cost ... " Why do I pay so much"? ... and he answers very clearly. Developing alternate technologies requires money. ( investment ) On the other hand, one could follow m,frogs lead and live off the grid. ( Which I'm assuming he does ) Either way, initial outlay.
|
09-13-2007, 10:14 PM
|
|
On Vacation!
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,047
(10)
|
|
Too Late
Quote:
Originally Posted by sollie
.... m,frogs lead and live off the grid. ( Which I'm assuming he does )
|
Yapp, we had to because when I moved to these hills, there were no power lines near.
Now, with all the investment done (genset & inverters) I don't like to hook up to the now existing lines about half a mile away.
L & F would charge me too much money for the connection (poles, lines, transformer).
Furthermore, I do like our concept of being independent from MM-infrastructure... 
m'frog
|
09-13-2007, 10:24 PM
|
|
Silver
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 265
(48)
|
|
M'frog,
I admire your foresight. Hats off.
Sollie
|
09-14-2007, 08:10 AM
|
|
Gold
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,221
(10)
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sollie
As an ousider, please let me say that Mr. Orsini did a superlative job of answering the post. Well thought out, candid and to the point. The primary beef seems to be cost ... " Why do I pay so much"? ... and he answers very clearly. Developing alternate technologies requires money. ( investment )
|
The beef IS the cost, and you would feel it too if you were an insider.
But Mr.Orsini carefully forgot to comment on the fact that Luz&Fuerza still runs on 3 gasoil plantas out of 4 (only one with bunker)...
That would be the real investment to lower the prices on the short term...
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|
|
|
