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RUBiS Service Station Closing Hours Today
RUBiS Energy Bermuda has released the closing hours today [Oct 30] for its service stations ahead of the approach of Hurricane Melissa. The closing times are as follows: Dowling’s Marine & Auto Service – 7:00 p.m. Causeway Service Station – 9:00 p.m. Van Buren’s Marine [Flatts] – 9:00 p.m. Terceira’s North Shore Service... Read more of this article
RA: Exploring Floating Solar Initiative
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has launched an “open call for developers to explore floating solar technology, an innovation that could see solar panels installed on water, delivering clean power without taking up valuable land.” A spokesperson said, “With space on the island at a premium, traditional large-scale solar farms... Read more of this article
Adrian Dill Appointed As Director Of Energy
Adrian Dill has been appointed as Director of Energy for the Ministry of Home Affairs. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adrian Dill as the Director of Energy for the Ministry of Home Affairs. “In this capacity, Mr. Dill will work under the policy... Read more of this article
Solar Panel System Donated To HOME Charity
Greenlight Energy has partnered with HOME, a charity working to end homelessness in Bermuda, to donate and install a complete solar panel system at its Hamilton property. A spokesperson said, “Greenlight Energy is proud to announce its partnership with HOME, a charity dedicated to ending homelessness in Bermuda. With the help of Greenlight’s generous... Read more of this article
Minister On Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum
The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF] in Miami ”provided a platform to share updates on Bermuda’s clean energy progress, including our proposed Integrated Resource Plan and the successes from the electrification of our public bus fleet,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today... Read more of this article
RA Can Accept BGSUI Licence Applications
“The Regulatory Authority is now in a position to accept applications for BGSUI Licences,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said in the House of Assembly today [May 9]. The Minister said, “The intent of this licence was to address critical energy challenges faced by important public institutions such as the National Sports... Read more of this article
Procurement Process For Offshore Wind Project
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has “launched the procurement process for Bermuda’s first offshore wind project” saying that “this landmark initiative aims to secure up to 120 megawatts [MW] of renewable energy from wind turbines that will be located off the island’s north shore.” A spokesperson said, “This milestone... Read more of this article
Minister On Energy Policy Steering Committee
The Ministry of Home Affairs “plans to create an Energy Policy Steering Committee,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “The ESPC will advise the Ministry of Home Affairs on the development, implementation, and monitoring of Bermuda’s key energy policies: the National Electricity... Read more of this article
Governor Visits BELCO To Discuss Energy
The Governor recently visited BELCO, receiving a briefing and tour while discussing sustainability, extreme weather preparedness, and Bermuda’s energy future. A statement from Government House said, “Given its importance as a critical national infrastructure, the Governor recently visited the Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO]. “He... Read more of this article
‘Energy Empowerment Workshop’ On March 15
Bermuda Is Love and BE Solar will host a free ‘Energy Empowerment Workshop’ on March 15 from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Is Love, in collaboration with BE Solar, is inviting the community to a free Energy Empowerment Workshop designed to help residents lower their BELCO bills through energy efficiency strategies. “The... Read more of this article
Solar Installed On Reading Clinic Building
BE Solar has installed a solar PV system at The Reading Clinic which will help them to ”save over $8,000 annually on electricity costs” and the savings “will be reinvested directly into the charity’s programs, benefiting students for decades to come.” A spokesperson said, “BE Solar has successfully deployed an 11.1kW... Read more of this article
“This Decision Marks Meaningful Progress”
The Ministry of Home Affairs said they “acknowledge the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda’s [RA] recent approval of adjustments to BELCO’s electricity rates, which resulted in an average reduction of 0.54% to 2.66% across customer classes.” A Government spokesperson said, “This decision marks meaningful progress toward balancing... Read more of this article
