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Here’s how to break the energy deadlock

Eugenie Simmons argues that a virtual power plant is the answer to Bermuda’s energy problems

Eugenie Simmons argues that a virtual power plant is the answer to Bermuda’s energy problems

• Sep 11, 2026 8:05 AM

Opinion Writer

Bermuda’s new solar charge fails RA’s own test

Belco’s adjusted rates are a disincentive to installing cost-saving panels, explains Denis Pitcher

Belco’s adjusted rates are a disincentive to installing cost-saving panels, explains Denis Pitcher

• Aug 12, 2026 3:52 AM

General

A nuclear option for Bermuda’s energy future

Duncan Card ponders the merits of a different form of power generation

Duncan Card ponders the merits of a different form of power generation

• Aug 10, 2026 6:55 AM

Opinion Writer

Believe it or not, Trump is aiding a renewable energy golden age

Despite the Trump Administration’s campaign against renewable energy, most new generating capacity in the US is from wind, solar or batteries

Despite the Trump Administration’s campaign against renewable energy, most new generating capacity in the US is from wind, solar or batteries

• Aug 10, 2026 6:52 AM

Letters to the Editor

Electricity users need real consumer protection

Bermuda’s system of regulation has fallen behind other small islands

Bermuda’s system of regulation has fallen behind other small islands

• Aug 04, 2026 7:55 AM

Environment

Final electricity sector plan puts affordability first

Ministry of Home Affairs outlines the roadmap to guide Bermuda’s energy use until 2045

Ministry of Home Affairs outlines the roadmap to guide Bermuda’s energy use until 2045

• Jul 30, 2026 10:20 AM

Environment

Solar customers ‘stand up’ against rates rise approval

Regulatory Authority is criticised after agreeing hike for facilities charge on panels

Regulatory Authority is criticised after agreeing hike for facilities charge on panels

• Jul 29, 2026 7:28 AM

General

Petition for review of proposed electricity tariff changes

Robbie Godfrey, the chief executive of solar energy company BeSolar, makes a call for support

Robbie Godfrey, the chief executive of solar energy company BeSolar, makes a call for support

• Jul 25, 2026 7:50 AM

Editorials

Energy policy changes are causing mass confusion

Alexa Lightbourne’s interventions in the energy sector are causing uncertainty, not clarity

Alexa Lightbourne’s interventions in the energy sector are causing uncertainty, not clarity

• Jul 23, 2026 3:30 AM

Politics

Latest IRP stands as published despite ‘suspension’

Alexa Lightbourne responds after clarification is sought by Belco and the OBA

Alexa Lightbourne responds after clarification is sought by Belco and the OBA

• Jul 23, 2026 3:28 AM

Politics

Future energy needs planning process suspended

Questions raised by Belco after document put online just days before the pausing of the IRP

Questions raised by Belco after document put online just days before the pausing of the IRP

• Jul 17, 2026 6:15 PM

General

OBA: when will the national energy policy be finalised?

Shadow home affairs minister also questions higher solar energy bills despite previous push to adopt renewables

Shadow home affairs minister also questions higher solar energy bills despite previous push to adopt renewables

• Jul 14, 2026 1:34 PM

Opinion Writer

New electricity rates threaten Bermuda's clean energy future

Kim Smith argues that the transition to a cleaner form of power generation is being discouraged

Kim Smith argues that the transition to a cleaner form of power generation is being discouraged

• Jul 14, 2026 5:51 AM

Opinion Writer

Belco rate rises aim to be fair, not to punish solar users

Rate increases on solar panel owners are designed to ensure people pay their fair share, says Belco president Wayne Caines

Rate increases on solar panel owners are designed to ensure people pay their fair share, says Belco president Wayne Caines

• Jul 11, 2026 7:02 AM

Opinion Writer

Transparency must also mean fairness

The new Belco rates may be more transparent, but they are also unfair, says Stuart Kriendler

The new Belco rates may be more transparent, but they are also unfair, says Stuart Kriendler

• Jul 11, 2026 7:00 AM

General

Fuel adjustment adds $2 to average monthly Belco bill

Government claims increase would have been “far steeper” without duty relief

Government claims increase would have been “far steeper” without duty relief

• Jul 02, 2026 12:10 PM

Opinion Writer

The danger of short-term political thinking

Just because something sounds good as a soundbite does not mean it is good policy, says Scott Pearman

Just because something sounds good as a soundbite does not mean it is good policy, says Scott Pearman

• Jun 29, 2026 6:28 AM

Opinion Writer

Political interference will not solve island’s energy problems

The Government is eroding the independence of too many autonomous bodies, says Dwayne Robinson

The Government is eroding the independence of too many autonomous bodies, says Dwayne Robinson

• Jun 25, 2026 7:58 AM

General

Minister defends having more sway in energy decisions

Alexa Lightbournee, the home affairs minister, says technical and engineering decisions will still be decided by those with expertise

Alexa Lightbournee, the home affairs minister, says technical and engineering decisions will still be decided by those with expertise

• Jun 17, 2026 3:05 PM

General

Electricity Act change risks ‘ministerial interference’

Wayne Caines, president of Belco, says legal amendments are “not necessary”

Wayne Caines, president of Belco, says legal amendments are “not necessary”

• Jun 17, 2026 7:59 AM

General

Investigations continue on electricity blackouts

Belco says it is looking at what caused two outages that in each case affected roughly 11,000 customers

Belco says it is looking at what caused two outages that in each case affected roughly 11,000 customers

• Jun 17, 2026 7:51 AM

General

Reid Street businesses in the dark after power outage

Belco says disruption is caused by fault in underground vault flooded owing to heavy rain

Belco says disruption is caused by fault in underground vault flooded owing to heavy rain

• Jun 04, 2026 12:56 PM

Politics

Home affairs minister warns of ‘costly’ LNG infrastructure

Alexa Lightbourne reiterates that affordable energy is the guiding principle in the Government’s updated electricity policy

Alexa Lightbourne reiterates that affordable energy is the guiding principle in the Government’s updated electricity policy

• May 18, 2026 7:59 AM

General

Forum puts spotlight on modernising electricity sector

Public meeting at St Paul AME Church on Monday will start at 6.30pm

Public meeting at St Paul AME Church on Monday will start at 6.30pm

• May 13, 2026 2:31 PM

General

Substation outage leaves western parishes without power

Belco president Wayne Caines says crews are at the Belmont station to assess the problem

Belco president Wayne Caines says crews are at the Belmont station to assess the problem

• May 11, 2026 7:51 AM

General

Consultation deadline on electricity policy extended

Alexa Lightbourne says engagement is to continue beyond the formal submission window

Alexa Lightbourne says engagement is to continue beyond the formal submission window

• May 04, 2026 10:46 AM

Environment

Minister: risk of fossil-fuel asset lock-in a ‘legitimate concern’

Alexa Lightbourne says distributed solar and efficiency are among the most effective tools to stabilise household bills

Alexa Lightbourne says distributed solar and efficiency are among the most effective tools to stabilise household bills

• Apr 24, 2026 7:55 AM

General

Belco breakfast comes with salute to frontline finest

Staff are celebrated ahead of Saturday as International Lineworker Appreciation Day

Staff are celebrated ahead of Saturday as International Lineworker Appreciation Day

• Apr 17, 2026 6:55 PM

Letters to the Editor

Think ahead and bury power lines

Investing in trenching power lines now would be an example of foresight

Investing in trenching power lines now would be an example of foresight

• Mar 17, 2026 7:42 AM