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BELCO Revises Solar Net Metering Program

BELCO announced today [Aug 17] that it will “no longer offer Net Metering for new residential and commercial [i.e. non-utility scale] solar PV installations.” A spokesperson said, “The only exception will be for customers who were in the process of installing solar PV and can verify that their Planning Department permit was issued... Read more of this article

Engine Issue, 6,000 Customers Lose Electricity

[Updated] Work is currently underway to restore power after BELCO experienced a load shed caused by the shutdown of one engine, resulting in approximately 6000 customers losing power in the Camp Hill, Fort Hamilton, Flatts, Fractious Street, Harrington Sound, Parson’s Lane, St. George’s and Tuckers Town areas. A spokesperson said, “At 1:14pm... Read more of this article

BELCO Meter Reading Advisory Due To Holiday

BELCO is advising its customers that meter reading will take place every Saturday through July 30th due to the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “BELCO would like to advise customers that in light of the upcoming two day Cup Match holiday, meter readers will be taking readings every Saturday through July 30th. “This is to ensure that... Read more of this article

BELCO: Bills Sent In Early June Are Incorrect

BELCO said they would like to advise their customers that “due to a billing system error, bills sent out from June 1st through June 3rd are incorrect and should be disregarded.” The company said, “The error is a result of system changes implemented to accommodate the new billing rates as announced through the media last month. “BELCO... Read more of this article

1177 Customers Temporarily Lose Electricity

1177 customers in the Harrington Sound, John Smith’s Bay, and Knapton Hill temporarily lost power this evening [May 25] due to a tripped switch. A BELCO spokesperson said, “At ‎7:53pm a switch was tripped within BELCO’s Town Hill Circuit. As a result, 1177 customers in the Harrington Sound, John Smith’s Bay, and Knapton Hill... Read more of this article

New Electricity Rates Directive Issued To BELCO

The Energy Commission [EC] today advised BELCO that it has instructed the Department of Energy to post the EC’s final BELCO rate directive on the Government’s Department of Energy website, BELCO said today, adding that the the directive is in response to BELCO’s June 2015 rate submission, and the new rates will go into effect on June 1, 2016. BELCO... Read more of this article

Power Plant Fault Causes Outages To 15 Circuits

BELCO crews continue to work on restoring power after a fault in their power plant caused two major engines to shut down affecting customers in various parts of the island. A BELCO spokesperson said, “There was a fault in the power plant that caused two major engines to shut down resulting in a loads shed of 5 megawatts. “There were 15... Read more of this article

“System 100% Supplied By Renewable Energy”

Greenrock believes that while Liquefied Natural Gas [LNG] may be preferable to heavy fuel oil, it is not the best solution for Bermuda, saying that they believe “the best way to safeguard our future is to transition to an electricity system which is 100% supplied by renewable energy.” Greenrock said, “In Parliament on Monday, March... Read more of this article

“Viability Of Liquefied Natural Gas In Bermuda”

Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons tabled a report titled “Viability of Liquefied Natural Gas [LNG] in Bermuda” in the House of Assembly today [March 21], saying it is another in the series of energy related reports that he will table “in order to consult, to provide information and solicit feedback from stakeholders and the... Read more of this article

Minister: ‘Reforms Will Transform Energy Sector’

“The purpose of the Electricity Bill 2015 is to introduce a new regulatory regime that modernizes the regulation of electric power generation, distribution and retail sale for the benefit of the residents of Bermuda,” Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons said in the House of Assembly on Friday. Speaking on the Bill, Dr Gibbons... Read more of this article

Scattered Power Outages Due To Weather

BELCO has confirmed that due to the inclement weather today [Jan 29], there have been scattered power outages. “Approximately 123 customers are currently without power. BELCO crews are working to restore power to the affected areas,” a spokesperson said. The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for this morning through... Read more of this article

Windy Conditions Cause Power Outages

[Updated] The Island has experienced some power outages due to the current weather conditions, and BELCO said that of 4:05pm, 753 customers are without power. A BELCO spokesperson said, “As a result of current weather conditions, the Island has experienced sporadic outages throughout the day. Most outages have been restored within a very short... Read more of this article

Traffic Delays Due To Downed Power Lines

[Updated] There are major traffic delays in the area of Middle Road and Camp Hill Road due to downed power lines, which BELCO said are “most likely the result of the inclement weather.” A police spokesperson said, “The public should be advised there is a major traffic delay in the area of Middle Road and Southampton and Camp Hill Road... Read more of this article

Island-Wide Roll-Out Of New Street Lighting

[Updated with video] The “island-wide roll-out of a new street lighting scheme” was announced today [Jan 6], with Minister Of Public Works Craig Cannonier saying it will “benefit us environmentally, financially and also from a public safety point of view.” Minister Cannonier’s Comments Speaking at a press conference today,... Read more of this article

Interruption Due To Vehicle Hitting Pole [Fixed]

[Updated] BELCO advised customers in the Ord Road/Ess Hill area that an interruption of service is necessary today [Dec 31] to “replace a pole that is believed to have been struck by a vehicle,” and approximately 230 customers will be affected. A spokesperson said, “BELCO would like to advise customers in the Ord Road/Ess Hill area... Read more of this article

Future Of Electricity Supply & Use In Bermuda

Greenrock and BEST said they support a transition to an electricity system that is moving towards 100% renewable energy. A joint statement from the two groups said, “The future of our electricity supply is an important topic for debate and has a significant impact on Bermuda’s ‘triple bottom line’ of Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability. “Earlier... Read more of this article

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