The public and electricity sector stakeholders have extra time to submit comments on Bermuda’s long-term electricity plan, known as the IRP, or Integrated Resource Plan.

The public consultation period opened on October 2, inviting comments on the eight alternative generation proposals that were submitted to the Regulatory Authority.

The original closing date for comments, of November 13 is now extended to November 30 upon the request of industry stakeholders.

Aaron Smith, the Regulatory Authority’s interim chief executive, said: “Public consultation is important in developing robust regulation and the authority is pleased to see a high level of interest in Bermuda’s future electricity plan. The more information, public discussion and feedback there is, the better the final plan will be.

“The IRP is an important document that will set the long-term plan for Bermuda’s electricity generation. We urge interested parties to engage in the process by November 30.”

The alternative generation proposals were submitted by BE Solar, BCM McAlpine, BEESG, BGA, Brad Sorenson, Enviva, SOL and Offshore Utilities. Their full proposals, a summary sheet and all of the consultation documents can be viewed on the authority website at https://rab.bm/electricity-public-consultations/