Electricity

August 26, 2026 No Comment

UDP Proposes Targeted Tax Relief to Ease Electricity Costs

The United Democratic Party says Belize’s ongoing electricity problems would be handled differently if it

August 24, 2026 No Comment

BEL investigates complaints over sharply increased electricity bills

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says it currently owes Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad, CFE, approximately

August 24, 2026 No Comment

BEL Points to Several Possible Factors Behind Higher Electricity Bills

The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is also responding to an increase in complaints from customers

July 31, 2026 No Comment

Mexico Power Cuts Trigger Load Shedding Across Belize

Belizeans experienced power interruptions yesterday as Belize Electricity Limited, carried out load shedding after a

July 20, 2026 No Comment

Electricity Rates Hold Steady as PUC Introduces New Monthly Power

Electricity rates will remain unchanged for now, following a final decision by the Public Utilities

July 20, 2026 No Comment

Belize Continues Efforts for Energy Independence Amid Continued Reliance on

Belize continues to feel the effects of its dependence on Mexico for electricity, with about

July 15, 2026 No Comment

Belize Maps Out Long-Term Plan to Strengthen National Electricity Supply

The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics met with Belize Electricity Limited and other

July 14, 2026 No Comment

BEL Implements Load Shedding After Mexico Warns of Power Supply

Some parts of Belize experienced power outages yesterday after Belize Electricity Limited, BEL, was forced

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Rural Electrification Brings Power Closer for Northern Villages

Residents of several remote communities across Belize are now a step closer to reliable electricity

January 2, 2026 No Comment

BEL Explains Power Rate Increase as New Electricity Prices Take

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has issued a public statement outlining the factors behind the recently

December 12, 2025 No Comment

PUC Proposes Electricity Rate Hike as BEL Seeks Cost Recovery

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has proposed an increase in electricity rates, following a request

November 28, 2025 No Comment

PUC Proposes New 2026 Electricity Licensing Rules in Sector Overhaul

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is proposing new electricity licensing regulations for 2026 that would

August 27, 2025 No Comment

Major Assessment Planned for Belize Electricity Grid

A major assessment will be done of Belize’s electricity grid based on the recommendations from

August 27, 2025 No Comment

Belize Continues Push for Energy Independence

In related energy news, the Government of Belize is continuing efforts to reduce its reliance

August 7, 2025 No Comment

Belize Seeks Solar Energy Boost at Regional Alliance Meeting

Belize is seeking to boost its solar energy infrastructure by participating in a high-level meeting

July 22, 2025 No Comment

Special Committee Races to Solve Belize’s Energy Crisis

The Special Electricity Committee (SEC) established by Prime Minister John Briceno is meeting again this

July 11, 2025 No Comment

BEL Signs Deal for 15 Megawatt Solar Plant in Corozal

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) and Blair Athol Power Company Limited (BAPCOL) have taken a major

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Launches Plan to Add 80 Megawatts of Solar Energy

And in energy related news, the Government of Belize is pressing forward with an ambitious

June 13, 2025 No Comment

PUC Confirms No Electricity Rate Increase

Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as there is no immediate increase in electricity

December 20, 2024 No Comment

Partnership Brings Electricity to Homes in Toledo and Stann Creek

This week, dozens of homes in the Toledo and Stann Creek Districts gained access to

August 30, 2024 No Comment

Fortis Belize Opens Doors: Inside Look at the Dams Powering

Fortis Belize, owners and operators of the Chalillo, Mollejon and Vaca dams have made the

August 13, 2024 No Comment

Chalillo Dam Water Levels Normalize, Easing Energy Concerns for Belize

Water levels at the Chalillo Dam in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve have returned

April 10, 2024 No Comment

PUC Reviews BEL’s Tariff Proposal Amidst Balance Recovery Concerns

In other news from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), the commission is currently reviewing Belize

March 1, 2024 No Comment

Remote Belizean Villages in Toledo District Await Electricity Until Late

Villagers in Jalacte and San Vicente, in the Toledo District, will have to wait until

February 29, 2024 No Comment

BEL Extends Electricity to Two More Villages in Southern Belize

Two more villages in southern Belize are getting electricity through a Mini-Grid electrification project from