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Barnes Continues Competing In Las Vegas

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:51:57 +0000

Scott Barnes continued competing in the SuperKarts USA Super Nationals in Las Vegas. Barnes was one of 21 competitors on the track during the G1/G2::3G Kart Racing/AiM Sports Class Heat Three where he crossed the line 9th after 12 laps; with a fastest lap time of 43.661 which came during his 11th lap. Related Stories Videos: […]

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Karting: Scott Barnes Finishes 6th In Las Vegas

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:00:45 +0000

Scott Barnes recently concluded competing in the SuperKarts USA Super Nationals in Las Vegas. Barnes advanced to Super Sunday in the G1/G2:3G Kart Racing/AiM Sports Class. He finished sixth in a very close finish that could have seen any one of places third to seventh change in the end. Mr. Barnes said, “I was so […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Week Three Race Results

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:05:05 +0000

The third week of the Bermuda Karting Club race season at the Southside Motor Sports Park in St. George’s took place on a wet track. Stephen Corrado won two of the three races in the Tag Senior Class, with Bilal Binns winning the other, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Weekend Race Results

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:34 +0000

The fourth week of the Bermuda Karting Club race season at the Southside Motor Sports Park took place on a wet track yet again. Stephen Corrado won two of the three races in the Tag Senior Class, with Bilal Binns winning the other, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. […]

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Scott Barnes Competes In Daytona Kart Week

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:18:20 +0000

Scott Barnes recently took to the Daytona Raceway Track to compete in the World Karting Association’s Road Racing Daytona Kart Week, taking part in two races. In a field of 39 karts on the Stock Honda F2 Class start line, Barnes finished fourth in the first race when he was clocked across the line completing […]

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Karting Race Day Called Off Due To High Winds

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Published On :: Sun, 05 Jan 2020 15:30:49 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club announced that racing today [Jan 5] has been cancelled due to the high winds. In a post on social media, the Club said, “Due to today’s high winds, Race Day #5 has been cancelled. We will resume Race Day #6 next Sunday January 12th.” The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Gale […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Race Results

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:33:55 +0000

After high winds cancelled racing last week, drivers of the Bermuda Karting Club race resumed their season at the Southside Motor Sports Park in the east end. Corey Lewis won two of the three races in the Tag Senior Class, with Richard Walker winning the other, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the […]

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Karting: RUBiS National Championship Standings

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:00:14 +0000

Following the latest round of racing at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park, the Bermuda Karting Club’s Overall Standings follow below. LO206 Senior Class 1st – #91 Jason ‘SkuzZie’ North – 436 points 2nd – #18 Stephen Corrado – 390 points 3rd – #6 David Barbosa – 381 points 4th – #9 Scott ‘Skitchy’ Barnes […]

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Karting: Barnes & Selley Finish 7th In Orlando

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:16:52 +0000

Scott Barnes and David Selley, along with their Simcraft Two teammates, recently concluded competing in the 2020 Simcraft 24 Hours to Orlando Endurance Race. In the end, the Simcraft Two team finished second in their class and seventh overall out of 33 teams. The team faced challenges along the way; they started the race in […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Current Standings

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:52 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season is well underway, and today we take a look at the Current Standings in each Class. Jason North leads the LO206 Senior Class with 541 points, while Scott Barnes is in second with 463 points and David Barbosa is third with 449 points. The TAG Junior Class is being led […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Race Standings

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:17:58 +0000

[Updated with video] Following the latest round of racing at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park, the Bermuda Karting Club’s standings follow below. Tag Senior: Heat 1 1 Richard Walker-Talbot 2 Stephen Corrado Tag Senior: Heat 2 1 Stephen Corrado 2 Richard Walker Tag Senior: Heat 3 1 Richard Walker 2 Stephen Corrado L206 Masters: […]

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Bermuda eKarts Offering Electric Kart Rentals

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:22 +0000

Bermuda eKarts is open for business, providing rental of electric karts, with private rentals available and public events to take place in 2020. The karts, powered by Segway, have preset speed levels of up to 15 MPH and are available for ages 8 and up, accommodating those up to 220 pounds. Ellissa Lambert said, “Bermuda […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Current Standings

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:00:31 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season is well underway, and today we take a look at the Current Standings in each Class as of February 9th, 2020. Jason North leads the LO206 Senior Class with 618 points, while Scott Barnes is in second with 554 points, and David Barbosa is third with 550 points. The TAG […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Latest Standings

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:42:30 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season is well underway, and today we take a look at the Current Standings in each class as of February 23rd, 2020. Jason North leads the LO206 Senior Class with 703 points, while Scott Barnes is in second with 644 points, and David Barbosa is third with 617 points. The TAG […]

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Karting: BKC Postpones Event Due To Covid-19

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:43:00 +0000

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Karting Club has decided to postponed its “Double Header” event which was originally scheduled for March 21 [Saturday] and March 22 [Sunday] at the RUBiS Southside Raceway. In an online post, the Bermuda Karting Club said, “With a heavy heart, we understand the government’s decision to ban […]

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Video: AC Endeavour Program Goes ‘Off Grid’

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Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:10:41 +0000

Local company Alternative Energy Systems recently donated 10 solar panels to the America’s Cup Endeavour program, with the installed solar panels not only helping to lower costs and reduce the program’s footprint, but also helping to educate its young participants and ensure that the program continues “well beyond the America’s Cup.” AC Endeavour Community Sailing […]

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Low Carbon To Help Fund Solar Panels At NMB

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Published On :: Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:45:55 +0000

Low Carbon, the UK-based renewable energy investment company and official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, will help fund the installation of solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] in the Royal Naval Dockyard. “The installation is expected to generate more than 93,600kWh of clean energy per year, contributing to a significant […]

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19 Invited To Bid On Airport Solar Development

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:41:15 +0000

The RFQ process for the solar project at the airport finger yielded 29 submissions, 19 met the criteria and were invited to bid, with the project attracting potential bidders from Bermuda, Canada, Spain, USA, Germany, UK and Australia. This was stated by the Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons in the House of Assembly […]

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RA Seek Feedback On Solar Net Metering

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:39:31 +0000

The Regulatory Authority said they recently intervened in the electricity market with regard to solar net metering, via the issuance of an Emergency General Determination in relation to BELCO. “As part of this process, the Authority is now consulting on solar net metering and invites comments and input from the public and all interested parties,” the RA […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Museum In Dockyard

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Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2017 00:33:22 +0000

UK-based renewable energy investment company Low Carbon, the official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, announced the completion of a partnership project to install solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda, thereby reducing the museum’s carbon emissions. The solar panel installation was funded through a partnership with Low Carbon, Land Rover BAR and […]

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Deadline For Submissions On Net Metering

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:20:22 +0000

Update: The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, August 2nd. Greenrock is reminding the members of the public that the deadline for submitting feedback regarding net metering is tomorrow [July 28]. Executive Director of Greenrock, Jonathan Starling said, “Greenrock would like to remind members of the public that the deadline for submitting feedback regarding net […]

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Bermudian Steven Douglas Joins BE Solar

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:31:04 +0000

Steven Douglas has joined the team at BE Solar as their dedicated Project & Procurement Manager. “Steven has vast experience and qualifications in the areas of construction and installation having worked in the elevator industry for over 13 years. He is a certified facility manager through BOMI International and has numerous other certifications,” the company […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Washington Mall

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:00:09 +0000

An investment in solar energy will help tenants at Bermuda’s premier shopping mall and office complex save money, Washington Properties said today. As part of a major upgrade of Washington Mall, owners Washington Properties are installing bi-facial solar panels on the roof of one of their buildings. Paul Slaughter, Director and General Manager of Washington Properties […]

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Consultation On Feed-In Tariff Methodology

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:12:20 +0000

Consultation on the method to calculate the rate paid to Renewable Energy Metering Scheme participants is underway, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced today. The Feed-in Tariff is paid by BELCO to compensate people who are connected to the electricity network and who generate electricity via renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply

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Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 22:00:30 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part I Any discussion about energy, whether about security of supply, least cost or […]

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Video: ‘Finger’ Solar Power Project Signing

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:01:02 +0000

[Updated] Minister of Transport & Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Public Works Lt/Col. David Burch are holding a press conference this afternoon [June 4]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video of the press conference is below. Update: Speaking at today’s press conference, Minister Roban said, […]

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Solar Farm Should Be Operational In 2019

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:32:35 +0000

The solar farm at the airport finger is expected to begin construction in the late summer or early fall and it should be operational in the first quarter of 2019, according to Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban. Speaking in the House of Assembly today, Minister Roban said, “Monday, June 4 was an […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part II

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:37:38 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part II I finished Part I of this essay by saying hats off to […]

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Clean Up To Begin For ‘Finger’ Solar Project

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:35:37 +0000

The Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs is advising motorists of site clean-up works to take place on ‘The Finger’ in St. David’s in connection with the new solar project. “Works will begin June 26th until July 31st, Monday through Friday,” a spokesperson said. “Works will get underway at 9.30 a.m. and are expected to […]

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Energy Director To Speak In Dominican Republic

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:02:41 +0000

The Government of Bermuda’s Department of Energy Director, Jeane Nikolai has been invited, as a guest, to speak on a panel at the 2018 Resilient Infrastructure Forum [RIF]. The RIF takes place June 26 – 28, 2018 in the Dominican Republic. The RIF brings together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to create […]

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Students Experimenting With Power Of Future

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Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:20:22 +0000

Two science students have calculated that their school has made huge strides in helping the environment by installing solar panels. About 18 months ago Saltus Grammar School erected a solar system on one of its roofs and students Maximo Deiros, aged 14, and Themika Thennakoon, aged 13, said they have calculated the 97,000 kWh generated […]

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Minister: First Phase Of Energy Rebate Initiative

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Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:25:34 +0000

The Energy Rebate Initiative will be primarily targeted to seniors and low income households, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [June 29]. Minister Roban said, “Although the previous rebate structure achieved positive results, it would not be enough to simply reboot the old scheme. Under the […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part III

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:28:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] I finished Part II of this essay by asking our decision makers if they believe 97% of climate scientists are correct in their assertion that climate change is, to a very large degree, the result of burning fossil fuel and, if they do, would they also agree that waiting to […]

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BELCO Ordered To Pay Distributed Generators

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Aug 2018 21:48:11 +0000

[Updated] BELCO has been ordered by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [the Authority] to pay all distributed generators for the electricity they feed-in to the BELCO grid according to RA officials. A spokesperson said, “Until now, some consumers who feed-in their excess power from distributed generation to BELCO’s grid have not yet been paid. Payment […]

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Joanna Frith Joins BE Solar As Sales Director

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:08:47 +0000

Joanna Frith has joined the team at BE Solar as their new sales director, where “she will be working to develop customized project scopes for residential and commercial solar electric systems in addition to energy efficiency and battery storage projects. Joanna will focus on assisting existing clients while recruiting new clients for BE Solar.” A […]

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‘Increase Benefit Of Solar Technology Installation’

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Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:20:49 +0000

In order to “assist homeowners whose properties and systems fall on the lower end of the ARV scale,” the Government has updated the rebate program to “increase the benefit of solar technology installation for these individuals.” This was announced by Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and Director of the Department of Energy […]

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Bermuda Better Energy Plan Student Contest

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:47:31 +0000

Greenrock and BE Solar have just announced a schools competition for the best consultation response on Bermuda’s energy future. “Students have until 5:00pm on Friday the 23rd of November, 2018 to write a response to the consultation and submit it to the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda,” a spokesperson said. “Responses may support any of the […]

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Bermuda Better Energy Plan Meeting On Nov 8

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:50:32 +0000

Greenrock and BE Solar will be hosting a public meeting on Bermuda’s energy future on Thursday [Nov 8] starting at 5.30pm at St Paul’s AME in Hamilton on the corner of Victoria and Court St. A spokesperson said, “Greenrock and BE Solar will be hosting a public meeting on Bermuda’s energy future this Thursday, the […]

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Column: Bermuda Better Energy Plan Meeting

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Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:17:23 +0000

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] I recently attended a community meeting that spoke to concerns that I’ve had since hearing last month’s urgent report by a United Nations agency on the matter of climate change. On Thursday, November 8th, I joined at least 130 residents gathered at St. Paul AME, Centennial Hall to listen to […]

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Energy Summit Seeks To Strengthen Resilience

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:01:14 +0000

Yesterday the Department of Energy held the 2018 Energy Summit at the Hamilton Princess Hotel, with the theme ‘Toward a Resilient Bermuda’. This Summit is in observance of CARICOM Energy Month, which is November. Present at the Summit were members of Government, representatives of industry and business and participants in the energy sector both in […]

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‘Finger’ Clean Up Planned For November 28th

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Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:16:38 +0000

Clean-up work will take place on ‘The Finger’ in St. David’s, starting at 9.00am on November 28th and motorists should expect to see trucks moving between Clearwater Beach and the Airport Dump, the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising motorists of upcoming further clean-up works to take place on […]

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Solar Panels Installed On City Works Depot

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Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:19:45 +0000

The City of Hamilton continues it efforts to going greener in 2019 with its latest project – the installation of solar panels on the roof of the City Works Depot on Laffan Street. An area totaling approximately 3,785 sq. feet will be covered by 210 solar panels, which the City said will be the largest […]

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“High Levels Of Renewable Energy Resources”

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Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 23:17:40 +0000

The Regulatory Authority launched Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan which will use “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind farm. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority, today announced the launch of Bermuda’s first Integrated Resource Plan [“IRP”], which outlines the […]

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Ministry ‘Encouraged’ By IRP Energy Plan

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:03:26 +0000

The Ministry of Home Affairs said they are encouraged by the publication of the Regulatory Authority’s Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], which calls for “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind farm. A Ministry spokesperson said, “The Ministry of […]

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Better Energy Plan Team: IRP Is ‘Fantastic News’

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:44:01 +0000

The Bermuda Better Energy Plan Team called the release of the Regulatory Authority’s Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] “fantastic news for our island and the planet.” The IRP calls “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind farm. “Within the […]

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RA: New Renewable Energy Feed-In-Tariff Rate

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 19:38:40 +0000

The Regulatory Authority today [Oct 4] announced that after “conducting a thorough and complete solar PV analysis to establish a new Feed-in-Tariff [FIT] for Bermuda’s solar PV distributed generators [Gs], the FIT has been revised from 0.1736 [$/kWh] to $0.2265 per kilowatt hour [kWh], and will take effect on October 7, 2019.” The RA said, […]

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BE Solar Raises $2,180 For Hurricane Victims

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:11:19 +0000

In September, BE Solar pledged to donate $20 per solar panel sold towards Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas. A spokesperson said, “Over the course of the month, 109 solar panels were sold to clients in Bermuda. These solar panels will offset the consumption of fossil fuel and will help to reduce the carbon […]

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Minister On Achieving Renewable Energy Goals

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:03:39 +0000

On Tuesday [Oct 22], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban met with CEO of the Bermuda-based Legal & General [L&G] Re, Thomas Olunloyo and Laura Mason, London-based CEO of Legal & General Retirement, Institutional to “discuss investment opportunities that could help Bermuda achieve future renewable energy goals.” Minister Roban said, “I am pleased to have […]

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BE Solar Welcomes Four New Employees

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:04:08 +0000

Noting the “growth in the renewable energy industry,” BE Solar recently welcomed new staff, with Paul Gosling, Raphael Knight-Packwood, Jordan Rowse, and Aaron Hooper joining the team. A spokesperson said, “BE Solar, Bermuda’s most established solar energy company, has been focusing on how to achieve its vision of an efficient Bermuda powered by affordable renewable […]

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AXIS Expands Renewable Energy Expertise

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 11:00:13 +0000

AXIS Insurance, the insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, announced the appointments of Sam Walsh as senior underwriter and Mat Pifer as an underwriter in its renewables division. Messrs. Walsh and Pifer will be jointly responsible for underwriting new and renewal, property and liability renewable energy business in North America, including large wind […]

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