The Government of The Bahamas intends for renewable energy to form a significant portion of the power consumed in the country. The target is 30% renewables by 2030. This renewable energy will offset that currently generated from fossil fuels. Part V of the Electricity Act, 2016 (EA) mandates public electricity
Today the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, in compliance with its statutory obligations, published its 2020 Annual Plan inviting stakeholders and members of the general public to submit feedback. The plan provides a summary of 2020 activities, areas of priority for 2021, and the organization’s 2021 budget.
In exercise of the powers and duties conferred upon it by section 8(1)(d) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Comms Act), the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issue the following Regulations. These Regulations may be cited as the “Disaster Management Regulations for the Electronic Communications Sector in The Bahamas.”
This document may be cited as the Statement of Results and Final Decision on the Disaster Management Regulations for the Electronic Communications Sector in The Bahamas – ECS 17/2020 (the “Disaster Management Regulations Statement of Results”). URCA will publish simultaneously with this document the Disaster Management Regulations for the Electronic
Today, URCA published its URCA published its 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Annual Plan. An Oral Hearing to discuss said reports will be scheduled for a later date.
The Audit Committee (“the Committee”) hereby presents its tenth report to the Board of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“the Authority” or “URCA”) for the year ended 31 December 2019 in accordance with the provisions of section 33 of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority Act, 2009 (“the URCA
These Regulations may be cited as the Procurement Regulations for Electricity Sector Licensees, 2020. Procurement-Regulations-for-Electricity-Sector-Licensees-2020-1.pdf
In Accordance with section 6 of the Communications Act, 2009, URCA is required by law to publish a revised sector policy every three years. The Sector Policy sets out the Government’s strategic aims for meeting the electronic communications policy objectives. Review ECS Policy below:
Today, URCA published its 2020 Annual Report. An Oral Hearing to discuss said reports will be scheduled for a later date. The report can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF document below.
URCA today published its Draft 2019 Annual Plan for consultation. Stakeholders and members of the general public are invited to review the plan and submit comments for review and consideration by URCA. URCA is mandated by law to publish its plan on or before the 31 December each year. The
While renewable energy and energy efficiency are complementary alternatives to conventional generation, transitioning to them needs to be done in a thoughtful and iterative process that ensures that the core needs of the system – including stability, reliability, and financial viability, are met. The electrical system underpins the economic foundation
As part of its continuing commitment to transparency and the publication of documents of public significance, URCA has today published the Annual Report presented by the Audit Committee to the Board in accordance with Section 33(1)(b) of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority Act (Chapter 306) for the period January
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) publishes its Public Register of all individual licensees, including named licensees and relevant subsidiary undertakings and all registered class licensees. The Public Register is in electronic form however, URCA will maintain hard copies of its Public Register at its principal office for inspection
Today, URCA published its 2018 Annual Report. An Oral Hearing to discuss said reports will be scheduled for a later date. The report can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF document below.
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today issued its Fee Schedule 2019. The new Fee Schedule includes fees payable in 2019 related to URCA’s regulation of both the Electronic Communication Sector (ECS) and Electricity Sector (ES). The Fee Schedule established the revised URCA Fee for 2019, which is
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) is pleased to publish its Draft Annual Plan and Budget for 2019 (URCA 08/2018). This document outlines: A brief review of URCA’s achievements in 2018: URCA’s focus areas and key priorities for 2019; URCA’s key projects for 2019, including its planned consultation schedule for the
As part of its continuing commitment to transparency and the publication of documents of public significance, URCA has today published the Annual Report presented by the Audit Committee to the Board in accordance with Section 33(1)(b) of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority Act (Chapter 306) for the period January
Today, URCA published its 2017 Annual Report. An Oral Hearing to discuss said reports will be scheduled for a later date. The report can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF document below.
