Bermuda Joins Global Energy Efficiency Alliance
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that Bermuda has formally joined the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance [GEEA] following the signing of the Alliance’s establishing Declaration by Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne.
A Government spokesperson said, “Led by the United Arab Emirates’ [UAE] Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance brings together more than 20 participating countries and over 50 strategic partners, including governments, private-sector organisations, international organisations, financial and research institutions, and technology providers.
“The Alliance works to accelerate improvements in energy efficiency through international cooperation, knowledge sharing, technical support, capacity building and practical energy-efficiency initiatives.
“Bermuda’s path towards membership began in February 2026, when Minister Lightbourne participated in the GEEA Ministerial Roundtable during the World Governments Summit in Dubai and signed a Declaration of Participation on behalf of the Government of Bermuda.
“The establishing Declaration formalises Bermuda’s membership in the Alliance. For the purposes of this Declaration, Bermuda will be treated as a “State Participant” pursuant to Article 4.1 – Categories of Participants, notwithstanding the fact that Bermuda is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom.
“As a participating member, Bermuda will build working relationships with energy ministries, government agencies and technical partners in other jurisdictions. Membership also creates opportunities to exchange expertise, evaluate emerging technologies, strengthen institutional capacity and identify partnerships that can assist Bermuda in determining how best to power the future of the Island.”
Minister Lightbourne said, “Bermuda’s membership in the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance strengthens our ability to engage with countries and organisations working to address many of the same energy challenges we face. It gives us a direct way to exchange knowledge, explore practical solutions and develop partnerships that can support Bermuda’s energy transition.
“As we implement the National Electricity Sector Policy 2026, our objective is an electricity system that is affordable, reliable, resilient, sustainable and equitable for all Bermudians. Our energy transition covers both how electricity is generated and how efficiently it is used across our homes, businesses and public infrastructure. Through GEEA, Bermuda can draw on international experience and technical knowledge as we assess the measures that can lower costs for Bermudian households and businesses. Every unit of electricity saved is money a household keeps.”
The spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s membership complements the direction set by the National Electricity Sector Policy 2026, which guides the development of the Island’s electricity sector through 2045. The policy identifies energy efficiency, demand-side management, appliance standards, building performance, consumer education and improved energy-use data as important components of Bermuda’s future electricity system.
“Further information about the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance is available at www.geea.ae.”
Serious question: how many Bermuda government officials does it take to screw in an LED light bulb?
Is that before or after the Minister and her entourage fly overseas to purchase that LED light bulb?
Hey, Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson and Minister Lightbourne. What happened to the offshore wind farm? I get crickets from the RA, which spent millions of dollars on consultants and “derisking” the project. No vendors expressed any interest, eh?
I see a lot of frequent-flyer miles and expensive taxpayer-funded shopping trips in the future from attending Global Energy Efficiency Alliance meetings.
FYI. I cannot make this stuff up! “And now you know… the rest of the story.” – Paul Harvey
Born from the UAE Consensus at COP28, the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance unites governments worldwide to share proven solutions, align policies, and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems.
“…there is no science out there, or no scenario out there, that says the phase-out of fossil fuel is what’s going to achieve 1.5.” – Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 leader, December 5, 2023
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Just a reminder: 95.8% OF CLIMATE POLICIES ARE POINTLESS BUT COSTLY (FAILURE)
In the first major study of its kind, researchers from several European institutions analyzed 1,500 climate policies implemented (between 1998 and 2022) across 41 countries since the turn of the century. ONLY 63 WERE FOUND TO BE EFFECTIVE.
THAT MEANS 1,437 POLICIES (95.8%) WERE FUTILE & FAILED.
A meager 4.2% success rate would put most companies or organizations out of business or get someone fired. Such low rates of return are troublesome, but somehow, governments can get away with it. – RealClear Energy, “Most Climate Policies Are Pointless But Costly” by Kristen Walker, September 23, 2024
Observed Results of policies:
Brownouts/blackouts
Child labor for mining
Energy poverty
Environmental damage from mining rare earths
Higher energy bills
Higher food costs
Increased cost of living
Increased housing costs
Inefficient energy infrastructure
Inflation
Loss of agricultural land
Loss of forests
Shortages of resources
Strain on the electric grid
Wasted taxpayer money
Wildlife deaths – birds, bats, whales, dolphins, etc.