Hashtag: #Electricity
Ministry ‘Encouraged’ By IRP Energy Plan
The Ministry of Home Affairs said they are encouraged by the publication of the Regulatory Authority’s Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], which calls for “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind farm. A Ministry spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
“High Levels Of Renewable Energy Resources”
The Regulatory Authority launched Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan which will use “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind farm. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority, today announced the launch of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Exchange Up To Ten Light Bulbs For Free
In an effort to “encourage a greener Bermuda” people are “able to exchange up to ten incandescent light bulbs, at one time, for ten LED light bulbs free of charge,” the Government announced today. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Energy has announced that effective immediately, the general public will be able to... Read more of this article
BELCO Maintains ISO 14001 Certification
BELCO has successfully maintained its certification to the ISO 14001:2015 Standard for Environmental Management Systems. The International Organization for Standardization, known as ISO, publishes International Standards developed by international experts covering nearly all industries around the world. ISO, which is based out of Switzerland, has members... Read more of this article
Video: BELCO’s Power Station Construction
The time lapse video shows an interesting look at the construction of BELCO’s North Power Station. A spokesperson said, “A time lapse video shows the progress being made constructing BELCO’s North Power Station, which will house replacement generators. The four new 14 megawatt engines have been delivered and installed and work continues to meet... Read more of this article
BELCO Clarifies Use Of Liquid Natural Gas
BELCO has clarified the use of Liquid Natural Gas [LNG] in Bermuda as it relates to the North Power Station [NPS] currently being built at the Company’s Serpentine Road Plant. “The Bermuda Electric Light Company’s new North Power Station [NPS] is being built to provide base load electricity for Bermuda and replaces generating units that have reached... Read more of this article
Minister On Electricity Amendment Act 2019
[Updated with PDF] Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 7], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said he will table a Bill entitled the ‘Electricity Amendment Act 2019.’ “Quite coincidentally, we were working on this amendment to the Electricity Act 2016 to assure the proper regulation of the electricity sector when the... Read more of this article
Algonquin Releases ‘Acquisition Fact Sheet’
With Ascendant Group Limited having signed an agreement with Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp to “sell the Company subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals,” an ‘acquisition fact sheet’ has been released by the Canadian company highlighting its position and intentions regarding the sale. Bloomberg video interview with Algonquin... Read more of this article
ESTU To Meet Regarding Ascendant Sale
The Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] will meet with their members to discuss the planned sale of the Ascendant Group, with the ESTU President noting there is “considerable tension around this announcement, and we will look to make sure our members can voice their queries.” Agreement To Sell Ascendant To Canadian Company For $365 Million Yesterday,... Read more of this article
RA To “Evaluate” Proposed Sale Of BELCO
[Updated] The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda said they “will evaluate the proposed change of control of BELCO in accordance with the provisions of applicable legislation and any Ministerial directions.” This follows after Ascendant, the parent company of BELCO, confirmed that they signed an agreement with Algonquin Power & Utilities... Read more of this article
Ascendant Sign Agreement To Sell Company
[Updated: Ascendant, the parent company of BELCO, confirmed they have signed an agreement with Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp to “sell the Company subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals," while a statement from Algonquin — which lists its head office in Ontario, Canada — said that under the terms of the all-cash transaction, "Ascendant’s... Read more of this article
Battery Energy Storage System Ribbon Cutting
The Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] held a ribbon cutting for the new Battery Energy Storage System [BESS], which they called “part of the foundation we are building for a better energy future for Bermuda.” BELCO President Dennis Pimentel welcomed guests that included Deputy Premier and Minister for Home Affairs Walter Roban. Director... Read more of this article
Reduce Your BELCO Bill Workshop On May 20
The Women’s Resource Centre and BELCO will be hosting a free Lunch & Learn on ‘How to reduce your BELCO bill’ on Monday, May 20th from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at Sofia House in Hamilton. The event poster says, “Women will gain tools to lead energy efficient households and learn new methods to reduce their electricity bill. This workshop... Read more of this article
Ascendant Group First Quarter Earnings
Ascendant Group Limited, a publicly traded provider of energy and energy-related services, announced results for the first three months of 2019. Ascendant President & CEO Sean Durfy said, “The Company continues to execute its strategic five-year plan with much progress made on the $250 million capital plan that is geared towards building a foundation... Read more of this article
Light Bulb Exchange Programme Starts Today
The Department of Energy announced the official launch of the LED Exchange Programme, effective today [May 1]. A Government spokesperson said, “Beginning today and continuing as long as supplies last, members of the public are encouraged to bring one incandescent light bulb to participating retailers in exchange for one energy-efficient LED bulb,... Read more of this article
BELCO Testing Causes Temporary Load Shed
The Bermuda Electric Light Company Ltd. [BELCO] confirmed that a load shed has occurred today [April 2] during the testing and commissioning processes related to the Battery Energy Storage System [BESS]. A spokesperson said, “The system, built as part of the Company’s capital plan, caused a load shed that interrupted power supply to a number... Read more of this article
