The Energy Authority Suriname (EAS) has responded to recent reports of widespread power outages across multiple districts, acknowledging the concerns of citizens and businesses. The regulator emphasized the critical importance of a reliable electricity supply for the nation. Since 2021, the EAS has laid the groundwork for improved regulation and modernization of the sector, with significant preparatory work addressing current challenges. The EAS has three core mandates: advising the government, regulating the electricity sector, and promoting a safe, reliable, and affordable power supply. Additionally, it approves kWh tariffs, ensures compliance with laws, and encourages sustainable energy solutions. Following a recent outage earlier this month, the EAS received information from the EBS and highlighted the need for better preventive maintenance, timely inspections, infrastructure modernization, and more transparent public communication. A key part of the solution lies in the Electricity Sector Plan, submitted to the government in May 2025 for approval. This plan includes a 20-year strategic vision, a five-year investment roadmap, technical recommendations, improved tariff methodologies, and proposals for strengthening legal frameworks. The EAS is also collaborating with sector partners and the Inter-American Development Bank on projects to modernize regulations, enhance oversight, build capacity, and invest in sustainable energy. A transparent framework for renewable energy project tenders has already been developed. The EAS has prepared necessary analyses, frameworks, and recommendations for future working groups, enabling the country to build on existing efforts rather than starting anew. The authority stressed that electricity is a basic necessity and is ready to support the government and sector partners with data, policy proposals, and international best practices. The recent outage underscores the urgency of implementing the Electricity Sector Plan to ensure Suriname achieves a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy supply.