Electricity Development Act. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Legislation Date 1958 (1973) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Energy Keyword Agricultural development Energy conservation/energy production Institution Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act establishes the Electricity Authority as a body corporate and defines its function and powers. It also concerns rates and scales of charges for electricity supplied by the Authority. The Authority shall, among other things, prepare and submit to the Minister proposals for the stablishment of an efficient, coordinated and economical system of electricity generation and supply capable of meeting the needs for electricity throughout Jamaica. Full text English