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Strategy of switching to cleaner-burning LFO when wind is downdrafting not implemented

If such an order is issued, Belco must shut generator or pay up to $50,000 a day

Minutes from the Environmental Authority indicate that the utility is gearing up to pitch the cleaner fuel again

The Ministry of Health says it launched an investigation into soot and chemical emissions but had passed it to the environment department

Consultants said it was “imprudent” for Belco to charge customers for costs to retrofit the North Power Station.

Belco is taking legal action against the Regulatory Authority, claiming that the electricity sector watchdog failed to consider rate-setting factors when refusing a price increase sought by the utility. The RA cut Belco’s recommendation for a 16 per...

Officials say that without knowing what the then integrated resource plan, which guides energy production, would be, it could not give a detailed response

The health department was investigating to see if emissions from Belco could be classed as a nuisance which could mean the company facing hefty fines

The manufacturer of Belco’s dual fuel engines says they were “optimised” to run on gas, not the heavy fuel oil being used

Letter writer Jan Card believes the Bermuda consumer should not foot the bill for the mistaken specification of the North Power Station as optimised to burn gas

Belco chief Wayne Caines outlines new remediation measures being taken to reduce emissions

Wayne Caines outlines the progress Belco has made in tackling the soot-fallout issue that is adversely affecting neighbouring residents