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New Electricity Act Comes Into Operation Today
Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons announced that The Electricity Act 2016, has come into operation today, Friday, 28th October. “The Act introduces a new regulatory regime that modernizes the regulation of electric power generation, distribution and retail sale for the benefit of the residents of Bermuda,” the Ministry said. “The... Read more of this article
BELCO’s Net Metering Scheme Inquiry Report
Today the Ministry of Economic Development released the Energy Commission’s report on the inquiry into the proposed termination of BELCO’s Net Metering Scheme. “The inquiry was initiated at the request of Dr. E. Grant Gibbons, the Minister of Economic Development, following BELCO’s notice [to the Energy Commission] of its intent to terminate... Read more of this article
Series Of Outages Due To “Salt Build Up”
BELCO have this afternoon [Oct 20] advised its customers that there have been a series of outages throughout the Island today caused by “salt build up”. A BELCO spokesperson said, “BELCO would like to advise its customers that there have been a series of outages throughout the Island today. “Given the weather, crews have been... Read more of this article
Traffic Diverting In Paget Due To Utility Pole Fire
[Updated] Police have advised this afternoon [Oct 20] that there are traffic diversions currently in place on Middle Road in Paget due to a utility pole fire. A Police spokesperson said, “Traffic diversions are currently in place on Middle Road in Paget due to a downed utility pole at the junction with Ord Road [Ess Hill]. “No injuries have... Read more of this article
BELCO Update: All Customers Power Restored
[Updated] As of noon today [Oct 18], 33 customers remain without power, down from 140 this time yesterday, and down from a peak of 27,431 customers who lost power due to Hurricane Nicole on Thursday. “Crews worked late into the night, and we are targeting to complete today,” BELCO said. ”Crews are moving throughout the Island today... Read more of this article
BELCO Update: 44 Remain Without Power
[Updated] As of 4:45pm today, 140 customers remain without power, down from 294 this morning, and BELCO said that crews will work late tonight to continue restoration efforts and they “anticipate having full restoration complete tomorrow.” “Six larger outage pockets remain and in some cases extensive work is being undertaken to effect... Read more of this article
BELCO Update: 294 Customers Without Power
[Updated] As of this morning [Oct 16], there are 1,112 customers without electricity — down from a peak of 27,431 customers who lost power due to a direct hit from Hurricane Nicole. BELCO said, “As of this morning, Sunday, there are 1112 customers without electricity. That is down from 2,734 yesterday morning. Crews will be working throughout... Read more of this article
BELCO: Safety Notice To Prepare For Hurricane
“As you prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Nicole safeguard your valuable appliances and sensitive equipment by unplugging them when winds increase and throughout the storm,” BELCO said today. “Trees hitting power lines and flying debris can cause surges on the electricity system and damage equipment. Should you lose power during... Read more of this article
Solar Panels Installed At RUBiS Warwick Station
BE Solar has recently completed the installation of 64 SolarWorld solar electricity panels on the RUBiS Warwick Gas Station on South Shore. “The solar panels will provide Warwick Gas with a guaranteed 30-year supply of renewable energy thanks to SolarWorld’s industry leading warranty. The 17.92kW system will offset carbon dioxide emissions by... Read more of this article
Students Invited To Provide Energy Solutions
The Sustainable Energy Challenge is calling on local students [working as either individuals or in teams] to provide innovative solutions to the challenges of Bermuda’s energy production and consumption, with the top solutions to be awarded prizes including a pool of $1,500 educational grants. Solutions could range from maximizing the utilization... Read more of this article
Ascendant Group Earnings Increase To $18.6M
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Ascendant Group Limited announced that consolidated net income for the first six months of 2016 was $18.6 million, compared to $970,000 in the comparable period in 2015. The full filing stated, “Ascendant Group Limited announced consolidated net income for the first six months of 2016 was $18.6... Read more of this article
Public Consultation On BELCO Metering Request
BELCO has submitted a request to vary its power purchase pricing resulting in a rate decrease, termination of the current residential net metering program, and implementation of an interim scheme to the Energy Commission, and the public is invited to make written submissions to the Commission about the matter. A Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Power Restored After Truck Pulls Down Poles
[Updated] Traffic is presently being diverted in Sandys as a “tractor-trailer has inadvertently taken down power wires on Somerset Road,” the police said this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised, a tractor-trailer has inadvertently taken down power wires on Somerset Road in the area of Market Place. Traffic presently... Read more of this article
Inquiry Into Proposed BELCO Metering Change
The Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Grant Gibbons, has sought an inquiry into BELCO’s proposal to adjust the specific rate for net metering and change the Commercial Renewable System Excess Energy Rate [CSEER] Programme. “The Minister’s request for an inquiry comes under Section 5 [1] of the Energy Act 2009, and results from regulatory... Read more of this article
Residents Lose Power After Driver Strikes Pole
Some Southampton residents woke up to find their power off on Saturday morning as a result of car driver striking an electric light pole on Middle Road in Southampton, however BELCO workers immediately began work, and power was restored less than two hours later. A BELCO spokesperson said, “At approximately 5:17am on Saturday morning a mainline... Read more of this article
Tender Process To Build Solar Plant On ‘Finger’
The Government issued an open call to pre-qualify companies seeking to participate in the tender process to build a solar power photo voltaic plant on the “Finger” by the airport, saying the tender process is “expected to establish the optimal price of solar power for this project through competitive bidding.” A Ministry spokesperson... Read more of this article
