Thorne rips new electricity legislation as favouring corporate interests Shanna Moore01/10/202403.4K views Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne launched a scathing critique of the new Electricity Supply Bill in the House of Assembly on Monday, describing it as legislation that prioritises the… Read more
BL&P grid mystery baffling government Barbados Today01/10/202401.4K views The amount of money that the Barbados Light & Power (BL&P) spends to maintain the island’s electricity grid and on new technology has been described by a senior government minister… Read more
Senator tells govt to be open about rising electricity costs Barbados Today28/09/202401.5K views An Independent Senator has warned the government to have a frank and sober conversation with Barbadians about the likely cost of electricity as the country transitions to alternative energy, and… Read more
Electricity Bill sparks Senate debate on consumer impact Shanna Moore28/09/202401.4K views The Electricity Supply Bill introduced in the Senate on Friday sparked a debate focused on its potential impact on consumers and the nation’s transition to renewable energy. While Minister of… Read more
Energy Minister defends new Electricity Bill amid consultation critics Shanna Moore28/09/202401.6K views Minister of Energy Senator Lisa Cummins defended the new Electricity Supply Bill against claims of insufficient public consultation, asserting that the government conducted an exhaustive and inclusive process involving multiple… Read more
Duo win Energy Development Scholarships Aguinaldo Belgrave18/09/202402.3K views Two young professionals, Kevin Best and Shamari Cave, have been awarded the prestigious Energy Development Scholarship for 2024. The announcement was made on Tuesday during a presentation ceremony where… Read more
Battery energy storage systems coming to Barbados Barbados Today27/07/202404.4K views Barbados is a step closer to launching its first procurement project for Battery Energy Storage Systems to support the grid and unlock stalled Solar PV connections. The Ministry of Energy… Read more
Dr Mohammad Rafik Nagdee appointed new Executive Director of the CCREEE Barbados Today13/07/202402.2K views The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) has announced the appointment of Dr Mohammad Rafik Nagdee as its new Executive Director, effective August 6. Dr Nagdee, a… Read more
BLPC: New substation benefitting thousands of customers Shanna Moore28/06/202401.5K views Some 12 000 residents across various parishes are now benefitting from the Barbados Light and Power Company’s (BLPC) latest state-of-the-art indoor facility, aimed at fortifying the island’s electricity infrastructure against… Read more
Power company says it’s prepared for potential challenges this hurricane season Shanna Moore28/06/202401.8K views The Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) has reaffirmed its readiness to handle what is projected to be an active season, reinforced by meticulous preparedness measures and fortified infrastructure. Speaking… Read more