Publications

Battery Energy Storage: Invitation for Comments

Battery storage systems have the capacity to advance the electricity sector policy and objectives as they enable renewables like solar and wind to be stored and then released when needed. Additionally, advances in battery storage technology have made system of grid stability and energy coordination an important part of the management of the electrical system on a utility scale. Furthermore, URCA has received several inquiries from stakeholders in relation to the facilitate and regulation of battery storage technology in the Bahamian electricity sector.  Having regard to the sector policy which mandates that URCA inter alia promotes the use of renewable…

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URCA 04/2023 Annual Report 2022 & 2023 Annual Plan

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) presents the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Annual Plan in compliance with section 41 of the URCA Act 2009. The Report which must be published by 30 April each year provides a detailed accounting of the work of the authority including its audited financial reports for the preceding year, and, following consultation with critical stakeholders, a work plan for the current year. The report can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

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Notice on Request for Clarification to URCA’s Request for Proposals regarding Competition Guidelines in the Electronic and Energy Sector (URCA 02/03)

On 24th Match 2023, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) received a request for clarification in relation to its Request for Proposal (“RFP”) tender exercise regarding Consultancy Services to the Competition Guidelines in the Electronic Communications and Energy Sector (URCA 02/2023) A copy of the full clarification to the RFP may be downloaded below: Clarification to URCA’s Request for Proposals regarding Competition Guidelines in the Electronic and Energy Sector Note 2 on Clarification to URCA’s Request for Proposals regarding Competition Guidelines in the Electronic and Energy Sector (URCA 02/2023) Response letter inquiry RFP Competition Guidelines - 18 April 2023…

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