In 2018, BELCO proposed a 20 year plan for the future of Bermuda's energy supply.
BE Solar commissioned an alternative plan by sustainability engineering firm Etude, known as the Bermuda Better Energy Plan in collaboration with local non profit environmental NGO's and with the support of community members through a crowd funding campaign.
This website explains both plans so that people are informed about what was proposed and why we need to move towards legislating renewable energy targets and deadlines.
THE BETTER ENERGY PLAN
Proposes that two thirds of electricity will be provided by solar and offshore wind technologies within 20 years. Energy demand is forecast to reduce by a third due to energy efficiency. Intermittent renewables will work with battery storage and Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) generation to provide a diverse yet secure and affordable supply of electricity.
BELCO 20 YEAR PLAN
Proposes to rely primarily on imported Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). This will require the construction of an industrial regasification facility. Renewable energy will not become a significant part of the generation mix. Bermuda will continue to rely on imported fossil fuel for decades.
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Our plan was developed by UK based Sustainability Engineering firm Etude.
As it is quite technical we have also created a summary document that explains key aspects of the plan.
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