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Gov't 'working tirelessly' to deliver on green energy promise - Premier Fahie

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reaffirmed his Government's commitment in delivering on promises to transition the Virgin Islands (VI) into a green state with the move towards the use of alternative energy. Photo: Facebook/File
 Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said Anegada is on its way to becoming the first island in the Virgin Islands to generate its own electricity. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said Anegada is on its way to becoming the first island in the Virgin Islands to generate its own electricity. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reaffirmed his Government's commitment in delivering promises to transition the Virgin Islands (VI) into a green state and move towards the use of alternative energy.

Hon Fahie was at the time speaking in a February 13, 2020, statement released via social media where touching on the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria of 2017, he said, "The exorbitant cost to restore adequate energy supply to our communities highlights the need for us to create sustainable energy sources using innovative technologies while driving a cleaner environment." 

The Premier said that at the time when the Territory’s revenue supply is threatened, alternative energy is a gateway to provide meaningful employment, additional revenue streams and foster citizen participation in building the BVI’s energy sector.

"Our grid must be made more resilient. It is time for alternative sources of energy to be part of the process that drives our economy forward. This was the case that we put to you as we asked for your support 11 months ago," he said. 

As such, the Hon Fhaie noted that moves have already been made to fulfil that mandate starting with the BVI Electricity Corporation. 

BVIEC took Lead 

"Within the first month of your Government’s tenure, BVIEC was mandated to take a leading role in driving the Territory’s transition to Green energy sources. Solar and wind energy are free to us as gifts from God. The BVIEC, within the first month of your Government’s term, launched its Green energy initiative," he said. 

The Premier noted that residents wishing to install distributed generation renewable energy were encouraged to either download the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Connection from BVIEC’s website or to obtain hard copy applications at the BVIEC branches.

Citizens have also been encouraged to adopt Green and SMART technology and habits, with the administration under a mandated that all Government infrastructure must also be "Green and SMART," Hon Fahie said. 

Anegada self-sufficiency 

"As I speak, we are on the way to making Anegada the first island in the Virgin Islands to generate its own electricity. BVIEC is rolling out a project to create a microgrid powered by solar energy using solar photovoltaic (PV) technology and battery storage."

He said the microgrid will assist with reducing the number of resources needed to run the energy plant on Anegada and will reduce the need to fuel transports which affects the reliability of electricity supply on the island.

"The Anegada microgrid will provide a solution to that problem and improve the comfort of our people," he assured.  

14 Responses to “Gov't 'working tirelessly' to deliver on green energy promise - Premier Fahie”

  • foy (15/02/2020, 13:12) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    Foy always with some long long talking... its good to inform but we need action.
    • not so (15/02/2020, 13:37) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
      So you want a Premier who does noting a government who theifs?
      • @not so (15/02/2020, 13:47) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
        Talktalk no action is also robbery and the talk talk which is obviously impossible to put in action is extremely insulting to the intelligence of many. Busy and sincere heads of countries simply do not have time for daily blahblah.
  • asking for a friend (15/02/2020, 13:23) Like (38) Dislike (26) Reply
    How can anyone say the vip ain’t working?
  • @ So (15/02/2020, 18:11) Like (24) Dislike (15) Reply
    Vip is good they have done so much in such a short 11 months: the high school, so many news jobs, new fixed roads, the country at peace and the international community does not see us as a corrupt banana republic anymore, serious investment for tourism, scholarships programme resume, so many bills to help we like the consumer protection, so many contracts for the recovery and we can go on and on and on !!!!
    • Reply (15/02/2020, 19:23) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      this is only half wait until next week you will hear the full pic yall
    • @So (18/02/2020, 11:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Seeing is believing.
      Nothing not even a lil ting which you mentioned is visible to anyone but yourself but, I am not a product of the infamous good to great program.
  • WHAT!!! (15/02/2020, 19:21) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    “new fixed roads”. ???? B.S. the roads have never been so bad except right after Irma, the roads are disgusting,
    • @ what (15/02/2020, 20:54) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
      at least the NDP had a 30 M road loan from SS ask Mark where the money gone? for roads ayo on here talking donkey droppings
    • @ WHAT!!! (16/02/2020, 08:50) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Look at elevator hill should I say more
  • Vehicles (15/02/2020, 20:08) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    PLEASE CONFIRM THE LEGISLATION ON HYBRID/ELECTRIC VEHICLES! From order to deliver dealerships on Tortola are realistically looking at 6 months. We can’t depend on promises and speeches. We need documented legislation to confirm the duty tariffs for these vehicles.... the tariff will depend on whether these types of vehicles can be competitive in our market... so it’s important to get this in writing as soon as possible.
  • school children (16/02/2020, 06:07) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply
    funny man and his bandits on every site blogging trying to make a desperate come back.

    The fact will show the VIP did more in 12 short months than the NDP did in 8 long years; FACT


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