AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy policy & solar tariffs: BeSolar CEO Robbie Godfrey has launched a petition asking Bermuda’s Regulatory Authority to defer proposed electricity tariff changes beyond Aug. 1, arguing the plan will raise fixed monthly charges for households with solar panels and should be independently reviewed with published analysis. Renewables skills push: The Economy and Labour Ministry recognised nine Bermudians completing the 2026 Solar Photovoltaic Certification Programme at Bermuda College, highlighting hands-on training to grow Bermuda’s renewable-energy workforce. Grid planning uncertainty: Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan is said to be paused after suspension, with the Ministry of Home Affairs saying the plan will “continue in effect” while clarifications are sought over timelines and which IRP version applies. Construction materials strain: A concrete block shortage is hitting builders as demand rises on major projects, with limited local plant capacity and reliance on imported aggregate contributing to delays. Transport & growth: BermudAir announced its first Airbus order—10 A220-300 aircraft—aimed at expanding routes across the Caribbean and North America, with deliveries expected to start in late 2027. Community environment education: Inspire Math & Science Summer Institute ran in Bermuda using caves, coastlines and marine ecosystems as a learning base for 11–13-year-olds.
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