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“High Levels Of Renewable Energy Resources”
The Regulatory Authority launched Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan which will use “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind farm. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority, today announced the launch of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Regulatory Authority Financial Statements Tabled
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban tabled the annual financial statements of the Regulatory Authority for Fiscal Years 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017. in the House of Assembly today. “The Regulatory Authority [RA] is a self-funding body, responsible for the implementation of policy through the application of the relevant legislation, and... Read more of this article
RA To “Evaluate” Proposed Sale Of BELCO
[Updated] The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda said they “will evaluate the proposed change of control of BELCO in accordance with the provisions of applicable legislation and any Ministerial directions.” This follows after Ascendant, the parent company of BELCO, confirmed that they signed an agreement with Algonquin Power & Utilities... Read more of this article
RA: No Decision Made For 5G In Bermuda
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today stated that “no decision has been made regarding the deployment of the Fifth Generation [5G] technology in Bermuda.” “This statement is in response to a press release issued today from Horizon Communication, indicating that if they are successful in obtaining an Integrated Communication Operating... Read more of this article
RA: Public Consultation To Discuss Net Neutrality
The Regulatory Authority will host a public consultation to discuss Net Neutrality, also referred to as Open Internet, from today until June 28th. The RA said, “In its mandate to promote fair business practices and protect consumers, the Regulatory Authority will host a public consultation to discuss Net Neutrality, also referred to as Open Internet,... Read more of this article
Regulatory Authority To Lift Freeze On ICOLs
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban has directed the Regulatory Authority [RA] to “lift the moratorium on the grant of additional Integrated Communications Operating Licenses [ICOLs] and other forms of public Communications Operating Licenses [COLs],” the Government said this evening. “This move will ultimately result in the opportunity... Read more of this article
RA: Market Will Soon Be Opened To New Entrants
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda today announced that “Bermuda’s electronic communications sector will soon be reopened to accept new entrants into the market.” “Based on a decision from Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to lift the moratorium on the granting of Communication Operating Licences [COLs] and Integrated Communication... Read more of this article
RA Extend Market Review Consultation Deadline
The Regulatory Authority has extended the deadline for the Market Review Public Consultation untilMarch 29th. A spokesperson said, “Due to requests from sectoral providers and other interested parties, the consultation period for the Market Review of the Electronic Communications Sector Consultation Document issued on 15 February 2019 has now been... Read more of this article
RA: Consumer Protection And Market Review
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda today [Feb 18] announced that “Bermuda’s electronic communications and electricity sectors will soon be guided by two new sets of standards to further protect consumers, which are released for consultation.” “They are the Principles of Consumer Protection and Market Review,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Regulatory Authority Appoint Denton Williams
Mr. Denton Williams has been appointed as the Regulatory Authority’s new Chief Executive. “After a rigorous recruitment process, the Commissioners of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Denton Williams as the Authority’s incoming Chief Executive,” the RA said. Mr. Williams — the former... Read more of this article
RA On Electricity Sector Service Standards
Bermuda’s electricity sector will soon be guided by Service Standards set by the Regulatory Authority, the RA announced today. A draft General Determination [GD] and Order for Service Standards is currently open for public consultation and the Authority invites interested parties to comment on the document by January 15th, 2019. Regulatory Authority... Read more of this article
Video: RA On Bermuda’s Future Electricity Plan
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published an informational video to explain Bermuda’s IRP – Integrated Resource Plan that will be the “framework for the long-term vision for electricity generation in Bermuda.” The Authority’s Senior Legal Advisor, Monique Lister said, “The IRP is being developed by the Regulatory... Read more of this article
RA: ‘BELCO Instructed To Initiate Rate Review’
[Updated] BELCO has been instructed by the Regulatory Authority to “initiate a rate review, which will assess all costs associated with producing and distributing electricity,” the RA said today. An RA spokesperson said, “This will result in an updated rate per kilowatt hour [kWh], that is, the rate on a BELCO bill that is shown... Read more of this article
Electricity Feed-In Tariff Review Now In Progress
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has started the Feed-In Tariff [FIT] review process today that will result in a FIT being set in 2019. “This follows the issuance of the General Determination [GD] for the Feed-In Tariff Methodology, which can be seen on the Authority’s website,” the RA said. “A FIT is paid to households and businesses... Read more of this article
Have Feedback On Bermuda’s Electricity Plan?
If you would like to submit feedback on Bermuda’s long-term electricity plan, there is now extra time to do so, as the closing date for comments has been extended to November 30th. An RA spokesperson said, “The public and electricity sector stakeholders have been granted extra time to submit comments on Bermuda’s long-term electricity plan, known... Read more of this article
RA: Consultation On Electricity Plan Continues
The development of Bermuda’s Electricity Plan, the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], has entered the next phase and alternative generation proposals are now published for public consultation, the Regulatory Authority said today. “The IRP will forecast Bermuda’s future electricity demand and identify generation technologies to include in Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
