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UPDATE: Island-wide power outage occurred after unit ‘tripped’- Deputy GM
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said it is investigating the “root cause” of the island-wide power outage this morning, July 20, 2021.
Premier Fahie intervenes to exempt BVIEC from new wharfage fee on fuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) were told to expect an increase in the amount due on their electricity bills as a result of a new law that affects the cost of petroleum products offloaded into the territory, the decision has been reversed.
Electricity cost to increase due to new fuel fee - BVIEC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) can expect to see an increase in the amount due on their electricity bills as a result of a new law that affects the cost of petroleum products offloaded into the territory.
BVIEC launches remote disconnection capabilities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has announced the launch of its remote disconnection feature, which now gives the corporation the ability to disconnect electricity without visiting the home of customers.
BVIEC receives $600K CDB technical assistance grant
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has successfully secured a Technical Assistance (TA) grant funding from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to the tune of US $600,000 from a wider CAD $5M (UD $3.93) pool.
Henry O. Creque hired as energy consultant to Premier’s office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Deputy General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and owner of Creque’s Engineering Services, Mr Henry O. Creque has been hired as a consultant to the Premier’s Office, advising on the territory’s energy plans.
BFEC becomes first ‘consumer generator’ in VI- BVIEC
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- History was created on Friday, December 4, 2020, in the [British] Virgin Islands when the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) in Virgin Gorda became the first entity in the Territory with renewable energy generation facility to be “grid-tied” to the BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) electrical grid.
Henry O. Creque alleges unfair treatment in bid process by BVIEC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and owner of Creque’s Engineering Services, Mr Henry O. Creque has disputed public statements by the General Manager of BVIEC, Mr Leroy A. E. Abraham, that no local companies submitted bids for the Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) on Anegada.
Power52 committed to utilising local contractors & resources- Ray A. Lewis Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Power52, the company awarded the contract for the Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) on Anegada, has said it is committed to utilising local contractors and local resources to deliver the project.
BVIEC still reeling from customer loss following 2017 hurricanes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A significant number of customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) are yet to be reconnected to the grid, resulting in a significant revenue loss for the power generation and distribution company.
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