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Power Outage After Bus Strikes Pole
[Updated] Traffic is presently being diverted in the North Shore Road area due to an accident which saw a bus smash into a utility pole this afternoon [Nov.24], resulting in over 500 households losing power. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30pm Thursday, November 24th police responded to a report of a single vehicle damage only collision... Read more of this article
45 Minute Outage For 7,900 Customers
A BELCO Power Station engine tripped at around 1am this morning [Nov.21], causing 7900 customers to lose power for approximately 45 minutes. A BELCO spokesperson said, “At 1:02 AM on Monday, 21 November 2011, BELCO’s system initiated a load shed when one East Power Station engine tripped, followed by two more engines. “Approximately 7900... Read more of this article
BELCO Seeks Approval: Rate Increase
The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has submitted a proposal to the Energy Commission, seeking permission to increase base rate tariffs from 2012 through 2014. Saying it is sensitive to the impact of the ongoing economic downturn on its customers, the utility has proposed that any increases are kept in line with the island’s official... Read more of this article
Middle Road Blocked Due to Broken Pole
As of 2.15pm this afternoon [Nov.9] traffic is blocked on Middle Road in Devonshire – just east of the Belvin’s variety store – due to an issue with an electrical pole. It appears the top of the pole sustained damage, and a BELCO crew is on scene repairing it presently, while personnel from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service... Read more of this article
10,000 Customers Power Affected
Approximately 10,000 customers were affected this afternoon [Oct.8] after engines in BELCO’s East Power Station tripped. Workers quickly moved to stabilize the system and restored power to the majority of customers. A BELCO spokesperson said, “At 1:10 pm, two engines in BELCO’s East Power Station tripped, causing the system to shed... Read more of this article
Temporary Power Outage Across Parts of Island
Due to an engine tripping in BELCO’s East Power Station pockets of the island lost electricity this afternoon [Aug.4], however it was restored shortly thereafter. A BELCO spokesperson said, “I can confirm that due to one engine tripping in our East Power Station and then another, load was shed from the system at 3:32 pm.” “Power... Read more of this article
Electricity Interruption Tomorrow In Smiths
Tomorrow [July 26] there will be an interruption of electricity supply from 9am – 2pm in order for BELCO to repair a mainline pole. The areas to be affected include the entrance of Kilderry Estates, Jenning’s Land Middle Road entrance, Store Hill, and Verdmont Road. BELCO apologized for the inconvenience, and said crews will work to minimize... Read more of this article
Lindo’s Installs Solar Energy System
Bermuda’s first commercial installation of a photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system has been completed, at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire. This system will produce approximately 11,340 kilowatts of energy per month, enough to handle between 40 and 60% of Lindo’s load requirements at any given time. “It’s extremely gratifying to bring solar energy... Read more of this article
Igor Lost BELCO Sales/Restoration: $1.2 Million
In the release of the Ascendant Group Limited 2010 audited fiscal year report, the company said that the financial effect of Hurricane Igor to BELCO was approximately $1.2 million, as a result of lost sales and restoration costs. Hurricane Igor passed over the Island on 19 September, leaving approximately 29,000 customers without power. Although power... Read more of this article
Fact Sheets: Reduce Energy Consumption
The Department of Energy said that “Various sources suggest Bermuda’s per-capita electricity consumption ranks among the top 20 in the world and is the highest in the Caribbean region. This is particularly high considering the island has no manufacturing industry.” “Much of this energy is consumed within our homes and according to... Read more of this article
Kim Swan on BELCO Cutting 1000 Homes
[Updated] [Written by Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition] Reports that Belco has had to cut over a 1000 homes was no April Fool joke; unfortunately it is the most painful reality in modern day Bermuda. An extremely difficult condition that reflects the economic, social and psychological turmoil thousands of Bermudians are today facing. It is hurtful... Read more of this article
Environment Minister on 2011 Earth Hour
Earth Hour 2011 will be held on March 26th, and residents are invited to participate in this global event and turn off all non-essential electric powered items at home for one hour starting at 8:30pm, and to do the same at work and school before leaving for the weekend. This global event is led locally by the Greenrock organization. Last year Earth... Read more of this article
BELCO Completes $15 Million Development
Today, Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) celebrated the completion of its newest plant installation with a ribbon cutting ceremony, officially bringing online 13.5 megawatts (MW) of plant, powered by three 4.5 MW Rolls Royce 501KB7S gas turbine generating sets and auxiliary equipment. These new engines replace four smaller gas turbines... Read more of this article
Third Pole Fire & Third Accident of Day
[Updated] In what seems a steady stream of small calamities caught by our cameras today [Jan 3], this evening a Radnor Road electrical pole caught fire, marking the second fire of an East End electrical pole in the past few hours. The power to the area shut off, causing area residents to temporarily plunge into darkness. Two fire trucks responded at... Read more of this article
185 Without Power: BELCO Working to Restore
Seven BELCO crews are out working to repair lines and restore power to the approximately 185 customers who remain without power this afternoon [Dec 28]. Gale and storm force winds across the island affected power lines, with approximately 1,400 customers out at one point. A BELCO spokesperson said that “At 3:00 pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2010,... Read more of this article
Burchall: BELCO’s Big Freeze
[Written by Larry Burchall] Belco has been pumping out ‘leckalight since 1907, so it has been through lots of economic twists and turns. Despite that, every time we hit a switch the ‘leckalight comes through proving that Belco is still doing what it does best. Create and distribute ‘leckalight. Belco’s announcement of a pay and rates freeze... Read more of this article
