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RA Invite Comment On Proposed BELCO Sale
The Regulatory Authority [RA] is inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on the proposed purchase of BELCO by Algonquin Power. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority is inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on the proposed ‘Change of Control’, a proposed transaction concerning the acquisition of... Read more of this article
Covid-19: RA Issues Emergency Determination
The Regulatory Authority issued an ‘Emergency General Determination,’ with an aim to “take the appropriate actions to ensure there is no loss of service as a result of Covid-19″. The Emergency General Determination prevents providers from changing tariffs without the prior written approval from the RA, disconnecting services... Read more of this article
RA Invites Feedback On Spectrum Assignment
The Regulatory Authority [RA] invites the public for feedback on the Grant of Spectrum Licences, Permits, and Exempted Frequencies for the electronic communications sector through its public consultation process. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] invites the public and industry stakeholders to comment on the Grant... Read more of this article
Minister Supports Consumer Advocacy Policy
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban expressed his support for the consumer advocacy policy recently announced by the Regulatory Authority [RA]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that the RA shared proposals regarding: “automatic compensation to consumers from their broadband and telephone providers for loss of... Read more of this article
RA Proposes Automatic Compensation
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has re-opened the Preliminary Report for the Principles of Consumer Protection to include an automatic compensation proposal. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority has re-opened the Preliminary Report for the Principles of Consumer Protection to include the addition of a significant new proposal: automatic compensation... Read more of this article
BELCO ‘Welcome The New Rate Reduction’
[Updated] “Customers will see a modest reduction of overall rates following approval by the Bermuda Regulatory Authority,” BELCO said today. “The new rates were developed with extensive effort by BELCO and the RA to implement the retail tariff methodology issued by the RA in 2018. These new rates will be applied to all meter readings... Read more of this article
Minister Walter Roban On Electricity Tariff Cuts
“We are pleased that the Regulatory Authority has today assisted in the delivery of one aspect of our agenda; driving down the cost of electricity via the slashing of Electricity Retail Tariffs,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. The Minister’s comments follow after the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced that “effective... Read more of this article
Electricity Retail Tariffs Reduced For 2020
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced that “effective January 1, 2020, retail tariffs for Bermuda’s electricity sector will decrease across customer groups.” “The retail tariff is a component of a monthly BELCO bill that is reflected as a ‘Charge’. It is the rate at which electricity per kilowatt hour is sold to... Read more of this article
RA Electricity Review Open To Consultation
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] issued a consultation today [Oct 29] to receive feedback from the public on its “Review of the Electricity Sector” in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Based on the Regulatory Authority Act 2011, the RA is mandated to periodically conduct a comprehensive review of the electricity sector to identify ways... Read more of this article
RA: Timetable To Accept New ICOL Applications
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has announced that the window for interested parties to submit their application for a licence to provide electronic communication [EC] services in Bermuda will take place from January 27, 2020 to February 28, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Based on its analysis and feedback from public consultation, the RA... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s IRP Featured On International Stage
Bermuda’s first Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] received accolades on an international stage recently at the 11th Annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF]. CREF brings together stakeholders from across the Caribbean region to discuss new initiatives and address common energy challenges. Monique Lister, the Director of Legal Services at the Regulatory... Read more of this article
Column: Proposed $1M RA Budget Increase
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson] The cost of living in Bermuda remains a constant issue for Bermudians and the increase in fees and taxes imposed by the PLP have not made matters any easier. Now we are seeing a proposed budget increase by an independent authority whose fees directly affect the cost of electricity, internet, and... Read more of this article
RA: New Renewable Energy Feed-In-Tariff Rate
The Regulatory Authority today [Oct 4] announced that after “conducting a thorough and complete solar PV analysis to establish a new Feed-in-Tariff [FIT] for Bermuda’s solar PV distributed generators [Gs], the FIT has been revised from 0.1736 [$/kWh] to $0.2265 per kilowatt hour [kWh], and will take effect on October 7, 2019.” The RA said,... Read more of this article
RA Release 2020–2021 Work Plan & Budget
The Regulatory Authority released its 2020 – 2021 Work Plan and Budget for public consultation. A spokesperson said, “The Work Plan and Budget details the major activities that the RA intends to carry out during the upcoming fiscal year 2020-21. Members of the public encouraged to visit the www.ra.bm, and select Public Consultations to review... Read more of this article
RA Invites Feedback On Preliminary Report
The Regulatory Authority has conducted the analysis of its proposed Principles of Consumer Protection and invites the public to provide feedback on the Preliminary Report prior to making a final determination. A spokesperson said, “The Principles of Consumer Protection is designed to protect consumers’ interests, promote the delivery of high-quality... Read more of this article
Feedback Sought On Electronic Communications
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda said they have “published the Preliminary Report of the Market Review of the electronic communications sector and would like the public to further provide their feedback prior to making their general determination.” A spokesperson said, “The Market Review is specifically focused on reviewing providers... Read more of this article
