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ES 01/2022 Statement of Results and Final Decision (SoR) Cost Effectiveness Tariff Policy on RES

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) issues this Statement of Results and Final Decision (SoR) further to its Consultation on Proposed Policy Options on Cost-Effectiveness Tariff for Renewable Energy Self-Generation Projects (ES 11/2021) (“the Consultation Document”)1 , published on the 20 October 2021. https://urcabahamas.bs/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/UE-SoRFD-on-RESG-Policy-Options-Cost-Effectiveness-Tariff-Final.pdf

18 March, 2022

URCA 05/2021 Statement of Results The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s Standard Consultation Procedures

URCA’s standard consultation procedures (“SCP”) is for seeking licensees, stakeholders and interested parties participation in its decision making process as contained herein sets out URCA’s policy, guidelines and procedure for engaging relevant stakeholders in consultation for relevant regulatory and other measures. The SCP contained herein indicated URCA’s current thinking and

20 October, 2021

URCA 05/2021 Statement of Results The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s Standard Consultation Procedures

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s Standard Consultation Procedures (“SCP”) is for seeking licensees, stakeholders and interested parties’ participation in its decision-making process. The SCP sets out URCA’s policy, guidelines, and procedure for engaging relevant stakeholders in consultation for relevant regulatory and other measures. The SCP contained herein indicated URCA’s

20 October, 2021

ES 09/2021 Statement of Results Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Scheme for Disputes between Licensees and Independent Power Producers for the Electricity Sector in The Bahamas

This Statement of Results document sets out a background of URCA’s previous consultation in relation to the establishment of an ADR Scheme for the ES in addition to providing the legal and regulatory framework for the ADR Scheme for the ES which is annexed to this document.

4 October, 2021

ES 10/2021 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Scheme for Disputes between Licensees and Independent Power Producers for the Electricity Sector in The Bahamas

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) introduces and issues the Electricity Sector Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2021 in accordance with section 40 (10) of the Electricity Act, 2015. Under this provision, URCA has an obligation to establish one or more alternative dispute resolution (“ADR)” schemes for disputes between licensees

4 October, 2021

Revised Interim Order – Content Code Complaint Against CBL (Amended 6 August 2021)

This Interim Order is issued by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) this 22nd day of July 2021, pursuant to Section 96 of the Communications Act, 2009 and Paragraph 10.11 of the Content Regulation: Code of Content Regulation (Revised) – ECS 08/2020 (“the Content Code”), to the following Licensee:

13 August, 2021

ECS 10/2021 – Response to Public Consultation and Final Determination – Wholesale Dedicated Internet Access Offers

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) issues this Final Determination on its Review of Draft Wholesale Dedicated Internet Access Reference Offers from BTC and CBL under Sections 39 and 40 of the Communications Act, 2009 (ECS 10/2021). In this Final Determination, URCA provides responses to the main comments received

30 July, 2021

ECS 05/2021 – ADDENDUM TO Market Information Reporting Requirements for Specified Licensees in the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS 28/2017)

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) issues this Statement of Results and Final Decision on its Consultation document (ECS 16/2020) captioned “Addendum to Market Information Reporting Requirements for Specified Licensees in the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS 28/2017) The purpose of the addendum is to require Specified Licensees in the

9 July, 2021

ECS 09/2021 – Statement of Results and Final Decision – Cable Bahamas Limited’s Application For The Repackaging Of REVTV Offers

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) published today its Statement of Results and Final Decision in response to the applications made by Cable Bahamas Limited (‘CBL’) to restructure its residential and business pay television packages. CBL submitted the application for residential REVTV offers on 27 October 2020 and later

8 July, 2021

ES 07/2021 – Tariff Review Framework, Guidelines and Procedures for Public Electricity Suppliers

One of the primary roles of URCA is the regulation of the Electricity Sector (ES) in accordance with the goals, objectives and principles underpinning the National Energy and Electricity Sector policies. Accordingly, it is important that URCA effectively monitors and evaluates Licensees’ performance to ensure that the most appropriate and

1 July, 2021

URCA Decisions

ES 01/2022 Statement of Results and Final Decision (SoR) Cost Effectiveness Tariff Policy on RES

URCA 05/2021 Statement of Results The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s Standard Consultation Procedures

URCA 05/2021 Statement of Results The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s Standard Consultation Procedures

ES 09/2021 Statement of Results Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Scheme for Disputes between Licensees and Independent Power Producers for the Electricity Sector in The Bahamas

ES 10/2021 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Scheme for Disputes between Licensees and Independent Power Producers for the Electricity Sector in The Bahamas

Revised Interim Order – Content Code Complaint Against CBL (Amended 6 August 2021)

ECS 10/2021 – Response to Public Consultation and Final Determination – Wholesale Dedicated Internet Access Offers

ECS 05/2021 – ADDENDUM TO Market Information Reporting Requirements for Specified Licensees in the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS 28/2017)

ECS 09/2021 – Statement of Results and Final Decision – Cable Bahamas Limited’s Application For The Repackaging Of REVTV Offers

ES 07/2021 – Tariff Review Framework, Guidelines and Procedures for Public Electricity Suppliers

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