We are Pioneers, in the following areas:
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First wind energy project in the Dominican Republic (8.25 MW).
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First distribution company to introduce prepaid energy.
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District Energy’s first project in the Caribbean.
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First electricity distribution company in the country to have all its customers associated with an intelligent network.
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Million dollars invested.
+1600
Kilometers in transmission and distribution lines.
15MM
Million (billion) dollars in Smart Metering Systems and commercial software.
+20
Million dollars invested in a telecommunications company.
Mission:
Supply energy solutions and reliable complementary services, promoting sustainable development and maintaining our leadership in our areas of influence.
Vision:
To be an energy solution and complementary services company, a model of quality and efficiency in Latin America.
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Orientation to Results:
We take personal responsibility for achieving business results, setting challenging goals and improving our performance each day. -
Operational Excellence:
We set high standards in the development of our work and seek to optimize processes. -
Innovation:
We anticipate the needs of our stakeholders, generating solutions and promoting the creativity of our people.
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Integrity:
We act in accordance with ethical principles, we respect individuals and our environment. -
Teamwork
We promote the inclusion of all those involved, and we share information and knowledge, optimizing resources to achieve results.
Historic Milestones
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1990
1990 – BEGINNINGS
In 1990 the Government of the Dominican Republic approved Law 14-90, which created the legal framework to encourage the development of the country’s electricity sector through the participation of national and foreign investors. The goal was to improve the country´s energy infrastructure, an essential primary source for the nation´s socio-economic development. -
1992
1992 – FOUNDATION
In 1992, a group of international private investors launched the creation of the Consorcio Energético Punta Cana-Macao (CEPM), in order to supply reliable energy to the tourist sector in the Bávaro and Punta Cana regions. Operations began with a Heavy 3 MW HFO Fuel Oil thermal power plant which initially supplied energy to two hotel complexes. -
1996
1996 – THE FIRST STEP
In 1996, the first solid step was taken to consolidate CEPM as a basic supplier of electricity in the area with the installation of a new 4 engine Wärtsilä 3 MW (three were installed in the same year, and another in 1997). With the installation of these generators the electricity supply was contracted by the rest of the hotel facilities that were still partially self-generating their electricity needs (Meliá and Barceló) and, of course, with the new hotel facilities that were beginning to proliferate. -
1997
1997 – NEW POWER STATION
A series of hotels and industrial parks were added to the supply network, and the new power station is inaugurated. -
1998
1998 – EXPANSION
Several hotels – totaling more than 1,000 rooms – are incorporated into the supply network. The extension of the low voltage network extended to the towns of El Divorcio, El Guateque and El Escape. -
1999
1999 – BAYAHÍBE
The Compañía Eléctrica de Bayahíbe (CEB), a subsidiary of CEPM, is created. -
2000
2000 – EXPANSION
The network is expanded and two 6 MW Wartsila groups are incorporated. -
2003
2003 – THERMAL ENERGY
The Thermal Energy service is introduced to the local market. We took charge of the supply of the Generation and Supply of Thermal Energies, in addition to the operations and maintenance of the systems as well as future investments, reinvestments or possible replacement of equipment. -
2008
2008 – NEW TRANSMISSION LINE
The 138 kV transmission line is inaugurated. -
2010
2010 – PREPAID – CEPM
The company becomes the first supplier of prepaid energy plans in the country. -
2011
2011 – FIRST WIND FARM
The Quilvio Cabrera Wind Farm is inaugurated, the first in the country. -
2012
2012 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The Consorcio Energético Punta Cana – Macao, S.A (CEPM) acquires 50% of the company named Servicios TV Satélite MCR, thus launching the project to provide telecommunications services in the area through the ACTIVA brand begins. -
2013
2013 – IFC–IFC
A member of the World Bank Group – and the Fund for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (ALAC) of the IFC – announced a joint capital investment venture worth a total of US$100 million in InterEnergy Holdings (IEH) to develop cleaner and more efficient energy sources in the Caribbean and expand IEH’s operations in Latin America. -
2014
2014 – BRONZE MEDAL
CEPM wins third place in the Customer Service category among Latin American distributors with less than 500,000 customers. The recognition was granted by the Regional Energy Integration Commission (CIER). Likewise, the company becomes a regional benchmark for Corporate Social Responsibility, obtaining first place in this category. -
2015
2015 – SMART GRID
The company launches a project to replace all its meters with leading-edge technological equipment, capable of operating in prepaid and postpaid mode and allowing for remote connection. -
2016
2016 – BIOMASS BOILER
The company inaugurates a biomass boiler that generates four tons of steam per hour for the internal consumption of the Bávaro plant. That same year, the company became the first company to install smart meters among all its customers. Again, and for the second time, CEPM receives the Bronze Award in the Customer Satisfaction Survey carried out by the CIER. -
2017
2017 – 25 YEARS
The company exceeds 30,000 residential customers and celebrates its 25th year in operation. -
2019
2019 – Gold Medal
CEPM wins first place in Customer Service among Latin American distributors with less than 500,000 customers. The award was granted by the Regional Energy Integration Commission (CIER, in Spanish). Likewise, the company becomes a regional benchmark for Corporate Social Responsibility obtaining first place in this category. -
2022
2022 – Decarbonization Announcement
CEPM will initiate the steps to convert its generation to 100% renewable in this decade with more than 600MW of solar, wind, pumped hydro and green hydrogen power through an estimated investment of US$1,000 million. With this step, CEPM will be one of the first zero-emission and 100% renewable electricity companies in the world, contributing to being the first tourist destination to become a global sustainable model.
