Did you know, that The Bahamas Electricity Corporation ...
- Was established as a result of the Electricity Act of 1956
- Provides reliable power, at the least cost, throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
- Is the only state-owned electric utility and is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Government
- Currently employs approximately 1100 skilled men and women
- Operates 29 generating plants in 25 Island locations
- Provides service to approximately 96,000 customers
- Has a total installed capacity of 438MW in New Providence and the Family Islands
- Generates its electricity from 28 diesel engine stations and 1 gas turbine power station
- Has invested approximately $290 million in capital projects over the past fifteen years, the majority of which was allocated to providing power to 13 Islands, upgrading or replacing deteriorated plant and equipment to maintain a highly reliable electricity system
- Delivers electricity through a network of high voltage transmission lines up to 132kV, and delivered to consumers at a minimum voltage level of 120V / 60Hz
