008-26 PSC Regular Meeting – Ferry Franchise Matters (August 2026)

Energy Matters.

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) has approved the
recertification of several local telecommunications providers, ensuring continued federal support
for critical communications infrastructure across the territory.

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U.S. Virgin Islands — the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) addressed ongoing ferry franchise rate proceedings, reviewed the status of recent public hearings, clarified next procedural steps in the rate-setting process, and acknowledged receipt of a petition for reconsideration concerning hearing examiner fee assessments in Docket No. 691.

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) is moving forward with key discussions to advance the proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) project on St. John, a sustainable initiative designed to convert municipal solid waste into electricity while reducing environmental impact.

The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) recently concluded a two-day series of public hearings on St. John (February 2) and St. Thomas (February 3) as part of Docket No. 691, the investigation into ferry service rates and operations between St. Thomas and St. John.