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The reality about our fuel

Belco president Wayne Caines attempts to appease Thad Murdoch and fellow residents in fallout tug-of-war

Belco president Wayne Caines attempts to appease Thad Murdoch and fellow residents in fallout tug-of-war

• Aug 29, 2025 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Not drinking the water that Wayne Caines is selling

Thad Murdoch responds to the Belco president’s defence of progress made as only a resident affected by the soot fallout would

Thad Murdoch responds to the Belco president’s defence of progress made as only a resident affected by the soot fallout would

• Aug 28, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

It’s time to hold Belco accountable

Michael Fahy says the island can hardly host climate summits while in the skyline we see stacks generating soot

Michael Fahy says the island can hardly host climate summits while in the skyline we see stacks generating soot

• Aug 22, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Dire predictions about renewable energy were all wrong

Europe, China and the US are making great strides on carbon emissions. But more innovation is needed, writes David Von Drehle

Europe, China and the US are making great strides on carbon emissions. But more innovation is needed, writes David Von Drehle

• Jul 22, 2025 7:59 AM

Opinion Writer

The energy equation: Bermuda’s great debate

Belco’s Jeffrey Steynor asks why are we disputing potential infrastructure costs and skipping over the fundamental questions

Belco’s Jeffrey Steynor asks why are we disputing potential infrastructure costs and skipping over the fundamental questions

• Jul 21, 2025 7:58 AM

Local Business

Solar farms face $380,000 threat per megawatt from hail

These weather events account for 55 per cent of all natural catastrophe claims for solar systems in North America

These weather events account for 55 per cent of all natural catastrophe claims for solar systems in North America

• Jul 10, 2025 11:28 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, July 4, 2025

Kevin Maybury observes Belco president Wayne Caines in his finest inspirational mode

Kevin Maybury observes Belco president Wayne Caines in his finest inspirational mode

• Jul 04, 2025 7:58 AM

Environment

Loren climate campaign supports responsible tourism

The Roots programme grows awareness, partnerships and community engagement in Bermuda

The Roots programme grows awareness, partnerships and community engagement in Bermuda

• Jun 21, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Local solar panel supplies untainted by links to slave labour

The Government says it is monitoring developments in other countries, including any regulatory steps

The Government says it is monitoring developments in other countries, including any regulatory steps

• Jun 06, 2025 8:08 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, June 6, 2025

Kevin Maybury discovers Elon Musk has free time on his hands to bring our rumbling energy dispute to a speedy conclusion

Kevin Maybury discovers Elon Musk has free time on his hands to bring our rumbling energy dispute to a speedy conclusion

• Jun 06, 2025 7:58 AM

Environment

Solar power helps football association to shine

BE Solar says the project will reduce the Bermuda Football Association’s carbon footprint and cut its operational costs

BE Solar says the project will reduce the Bermuda Football Association’s carbon footprint and cut its operational costs

• May 27, 2025 5:19 PM

Environment

Consultant maintains wind farm plan will cut costs

A mechanical engineer and a UK firm weigh in on an offshore renewable energy proposal

A mechanical engineer and a UK firm weigh in on an offshore renewable energy proposal

• May 13, 2025 8:21 AM

Politics

Lightbourne discusses overseas energy conference

Home affairs minister meets with several representatives during Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum

Home affairs minister meets with several representatives during Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum

• May 09, 2025 5:13 PM

General

New bulk energy generation licences available

Bulk Generation Sole Use Installation licences allow more than 500kw of generation but limit how much can be sold

Bulk Generation Sole Use Installation licences allow more than 500kw of generation but limit how much can be sold

• May 09, 2025 2:36 PM

General

Home affairs minister to speak at Caribbean energy forum

Alexa Lightbourne is to discuss energy reform at a major conference taking place in Florida

Alexa Lightbourne is to discuss energy reform at a major conference taking place in Florida

• Apr 16, 2025 5:57 AM

Opinion Writer

The power of solar energy

Chief innovation officer Travis Burland trumpets efforts to build a sustainable Bermuda

Chief innovation officer Travis Burland trumpets efforts to build a sustainable Bermuda

• Mar 08, 2025 8:00 AM

International Business

Belco parent sells non-regulated renewable energy business

Algonquin Power and Utilities said it is moving towards becoming a pure-play regulated utility

Algonquin Power and Utilities said it is moving towards becoming a pure-play regulated utility

• Jan 16, 2025 3:41 PM

General

Bermuda Red Cross benefits from BE Solar project

The renewable energy company says the project enhances the charity’s sustainability goals

The renewable energy company says the project enhances the charity’s sustainability goals

• Dec 20, 2024 4:38 PM

Opinion Writer

Standing on my expertise

Bob Percopo responds to a number of commenters in the wake of his July opinion

Bob Percopo responds to a number of commenters in the wake of his July opinion

• Nov 28, 2024 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

A brighter future for Bermuda

BE Solar chief executive Robbie Godfrey says we can learn from Barbados and Hawaii

BE Solar chief executive Robbie Godfrey says we can learn from Barbados and Hawaii

• Oct 30, 2024 8:00 AM

Politics

House opens the door for bulk renewable energy projects

Belco is given a brief window of consultation on the legislation, MPs hear

Belco is given a brief window of consultation on the legislation, MPs hear

• Sep 30, 2024 7:50 AM

Opinion Writer

How to accelerate energy transition

John Adcock suggests ways to supercharge the switch to solar

John Adcock suggests ways to supercharge the switch to solar

• Sep 18, 2024 8:00 AM

Local Business

EVolution Motors to introduce EV fleet at family day

The head of the company says Bermuda is the perfect place for electric vehicles

The head of the company says Bermuda is the perfect place for electric vehicles

• Jun 19, 2024 7:58 AM

Environment

Roban discusses wave power at Lisbon conference

Minister of Home Affairs highlights Bermuda’s partnership with Seabased to develop project

Minister of Home Affairs highlights Bermuda’s partnership with Seabased to develop project

• Mar 15, 2024 11:57 AM

Reinsurance

Africa Specialty deal to help vulnerable populations

Partnership with European reinsurer was facilitated by Bermudian-based Inver Re

Partnership with European reinsurer was facilitated by Bermudian-based Inver Re

• Mar 05, 2024 2:07 PM

General

Solar rebate upped in second power-rate adjustment in days

Producers selling electricity to grid will get almost as much as they did before big cut

Producers selling electricity to grid will get almost as much as they did before big cut

• Dec 29, 2023 7:59 AM

Environment

Belco’s solar rate shock hits Bermuda hard

Feed-In Tariff retreat raises questions about alternative energy on the island

Feed-In Tariff retreat raises questions about alternative energy on the island

• Nov 20, 2023 8:00 AM

Environment

Floating device proposed for $2m wind study

Greenrock hopes to raise funds for road map for the alternative-energy source

Greenrock hopes to raise funds for road map for the alternative-energy source

• Nov 08, 2023 7:59 AM

Local Business

Robbie Godfrey is new BE Solar CEO

The appointee will work alongside the organisation’s executive leadership team

The appointee will work alongside the organisation’s executive leadership team

• Oct 27, 2023 6:25 PM