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How will the Bahamas reform its energy sector?

The Government of the Bahamas has discussed plans to reform its energy sector through a partial-privatization of BEC and by introducing regulation-by-contract principles to meet the capacity for future growth, implementing more economically viable renewable energy sources, and modern-izing the energy sector.

What is the energy eficiency initiative in the Bahamas?

With energy-related costs estimated at 15% to 20% of annual operating budgets for small- and medium-sized hotels in the Bahamas, the Bahamian hotel industry launched a significant energy eficiency initiative in 2013 in partnership with the Government of the Bahamas to reduce energy- related costs.

What type of energy is used in the Bahamas?

Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Bahamas: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

Is biomass a source of electricity in the Bahamas?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Bahamas: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

How much does electricity cost in the Bahamas?

Located north of Cuba, with the Turks and Caicos Islands to the southeast, the Bahamas has an average electricity cost of $0.32 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), in line with the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.

Will the Bahamas have a solar water heating system?

In the next decade, the Bahamas aims to have solar water heating systems on 20% to 30% of all households, which has the potential of adding 200 GWh of heat for water per year. According to preliminary assessments, wind and solar resources offer the greatest potential for renewable energy development in the Bahamas.