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BELCO Transmission Upgrade Project Resumes
BELCO has resumed transmission upgrade work in the west end, with work continuing daily from 7.00am through 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that transmission upgrade works has resumed in the west end of the island. Works resumed with the opening of cable joint holes to facilitate the pulling... Read more of this article
Downed Utility Line Injures Man
A man in his 70s was injured by a downed utility line in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “There is a downed utility line in the area of Shelly Bay Marketplace, Hamilton Parish. “A man believed to be in his 70s has sustained injuries as a result, and is currently being treated at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The extent of his... Read more of this article
“This Decision Marks Meaningful Progress”
The Ministry of Home Affairs said they “acknowledge the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda’s [RA] recent approval of adjustments to BELCO’s electricity rates, which resulted in an average reduction of 0.54% to 2.66% across customer classes.” A Government spokesperson said, “This decision marks meaningful progress toward balancing... Read more of this article
BELCO Announce Changes To Electricity Tariffs
BELCO advised that following an approvals process by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, electricity tariffs will change for all meters read on or after January 1, 2025, saying that “while base rates will see an increase, the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] will decrease in January, resulting in an overall decrease for the average residential customer.” A... Read more of this article
Electrical NOC Recertification Deadline On Jan 6
The Department of Workforce Development is reminding all electricians in Bermuda holding a valid or recently expired Electrical National Occupational Certification [NOC] that the deadline to complete the mandatory NOC Recertification is January 6, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Maintaining certification ensures compliance with the Department... Read more of this article
Downed Power Line On Somerset Road
The Bermuda Police Service is advising motorists to exercise caution on Somerset Road near Lantana as traffic has been reduced to one lane due to a downed power line. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there is a downed power line near Lantana on Somerset Road. “Traffic has been reduced to one lane. Motorists are urged to exercise... Read more of this article
Electrical NOC Recertification Registration Open
The Department of Workforce Development announced registration for the Electrical National Occupational Certification [NOC] Recertification is now open. A Government spokesperson said, “This mandatory recertification is for all electricians in Bermuda who hold a valid or recently expired Electrical NOC. “Maintaining your certification ensures compliance... Read more of this article
Minister On Electricity Amendment Act 2024
“Today I am tabling the Bill entitled the Electricity Amendment Act 2024; legislation that will create a licence for large developments to generate electricity above the current licence threshold of five hundred kilowatts [500kw],” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20]. The Minister said, “This... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Burch On Electric Vehicles
[Updated] Minister Lt/Col David Burch is holding a press conference today [Sept 13] at the Government Quarry Depot in Hamilton Parish to “provide an update on a project to introduce electric vehicles to the Government fleet.” We will have additional information later on, and you can watch live video below. Update 1.39pm: Minister of Public... Read more of this article
Government Provide Energy Saving Tips
The Government said they are “committed to ensuring that it introduces solutions to assist hard working residents” and also encouraged residents to implement energy-saving measures. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is committed to ensuring that it introduces solutions to assist hard working residents. That’s... Read more of this article
BELCO Advises Detour Due To Downed Pole
BELCO is advising the public to avoid Middle Road Southampton near Green’s Guest House due to a downed pole, with crews currently on site. The company said, “We encourage the public to avoid Middle Road Southampton near Green’s Guest House as a truck has pulled down a pole. Our crews are onsite addressing the situation.” Related... Read more of this article
BELCO Hurricane Ernesto Update
BELCO continues restoration work following Hurricane Ernesto, with the company having restored approximately 20,000 customers in the last 24 hours. A spokesperson said, “The highest number of customer outages was 28,817 at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 17, 2024. As of 5:00pm, a total of 8,269 customers remain without power. It is important to note... Read more of this article
