EnergyLocal News Senator tells govt to be open about rising electricity costs by Barbados Today 28/09/2024 written by Barbados Today 2 min read 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 … Continue Reading 28/09/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal NewsNews Electricity Bill sparks Senate debate on consumer impact by Shanna Moore 28/09/2024 by Shanna Moore 28/09/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal NewsNews Energy Minister defends new Electricity Bill amid consultation critics by Shanna Moore 28/09/2024 by Shanna Moore 28/09/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationEnergyLocal News Duo win Energy Development Scholarships by Ryan Gilkes 18/09/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 18/09/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal News Battery energy storage systems coming to Barbados by Barbados Today 27/07/2024 by Barbados Today 27/07/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal News Dr Mohammad Rafik Nagdee appointed new Executive Director of the CCREEE by Barbados Today 13/07/2024 by Barbados Today 13/07/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal News BLPC: New substation benefitting thousands of customers by Shanna Moore 28/06/2024 by Shanna Moore 28/06/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Disaster PreparednessEnergyLocal News Power company says it’s prepared for potential challenges this hurricane season by Shanna Moore 28/06/2024 by Shanna Moore 28/06/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal News FTC moves to limit backdated utility bills by Emmanuel Joseph 05/06/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 05/06/2024 The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is moving to protect consumers from excessive backdated billing by utility providers. The regulator plans to implement a Retroactive Billing Policy governing practices at the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal News Consumer reps warn of huge electricity bill hikes by Emmanuel Joseph 10/05/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 10/05/2024 Three intervenors representing consumer interests and the green energy industry in the rate battle with the Barbados Light & Power Company have warned Barbadians to brace for a substantial increase … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
