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PRESS RELEASE-URCA seeks to define Major Outage in PES and APES licenses

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (31 OCTOBER 2022): As the regulator for country’s electricity, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) has a responsibility to ensure the provision of safe, least cost, reliable and environmentally sustainable electricity throughout The Bahamas. As reliability of supply is one of the primary responsibilities of both Public Electricity Suppliers (PES) and Authorized Public Electricity Suppliers (APES) in the country, URCA is seeking to clarify existing regulations to ensure that it clearly identifies what is a ‘Major Outage’ for reporting purposes. URCA is cognizant that in The Bahamas small independent electricity supply networks are susceptible to disruptions; however,…

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PRESS RELEASE-URCA responds to BPL’s Fuel Charge Increase Proposal

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (11 OCTOBER 2022): As the electricity sector’s regulator, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) has commenced an active review of Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) proposed fuel charge increase to be reflected on customer’s November 2022 electricity bills. URCA advises the public that, in accordance with is regulatory mandate, it will present its findings to the public at the conclusion of this review. ### Media Contact:Arnette IngrahamCorporate and Consumer Relations ManagerUtilities Regulation & Competition AuthorityTelephone: (242) 396-5242Email: aingraham@urcabahamas.bs

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Request for Proposal for Window Removal and Re-Install

The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) invites bids from suitably qualified Building Contractors for Window Removal & Re-Install of the 3rd & 4th floor at URCA Headquarters- Frederick House, Frederick Street - Nassau, Bahamas. All responses must be submitted in hard copy by no later than: 4 p.m. on 14 October 2022. A copy of the full RFP may be downloaded below: Request for Tender Window Removal and Re-Install

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