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BL&P 2012 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

In recent times the energy landscape inBarbados has changed significantly and weexpect even greater changes in the comingyears.

At The Barbados Light & Power Co. Ltd.(BL&P), we are preparing for our next phaseof generation replacement and expansion. Weare seeking to do this in a way that will help toachieve the best energy solution forBarbados.

We have embarked on an Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process to help us determinethe optimum plan to meet customers’ shortand long-term electricity requirements. Thisplan will focus on how energy and services can be reliably provided at the least possiblecost to customers.

So what exactly is an IRP?

An IRP:

Is a long-term expansion plan ( 20 to30 years)

Considers all resources

  • Supply-side: Electricity generatingtechnologies
  • Demand-side: Energy efficiencyor other measures which modify consumer demand

Identifies ‘optimum’ electricity expansionplan to meet future national electricityrequirement in an affordableand reliable manner

DOCUMENTS

ABOUT THE IRP

BL&P 2012 IRP Terms of reference

2012 IRP Brochure

STAKEHOLDER AWARENESS SESSION

Public Invitation to Stakeholder Awareness Session

Agenda for Stakeholder Awareness Session

Stakeholder Awareness Presentation

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Reference Information for participants

Best Practices Guide: Integrated Resource Planning For Electricity

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U. S. Energy Information Administration: Updated Capital Cost Estimates for Electricity Generation Plants – November 2010

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Department of Energy and Climate Change - Review of the generation costs and deployment potential of renewable electricity technologies in the UK – October 2010

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FAQs

These are currently being reviewed and will be forwarded shortly

KEY DATES

The IRP is expected to be completed by the end of 2012. The key dates planned are as follows:

•July 18 – Registration of interest by parties desirous of participating

•Late July – Technical conference on Assumptions and Themes

•Mid August – Deadline for written comments and concerns on Assumptions and Themes

•August/September – Modeling and analysis of data and preparation of draft report

•September – Response to Comments and Concerns raised on Assumptions and Themes

•October - Technical Conference on results and Draft Report

•December -Submission of 2012 IRP to Regulator

CONTACT

Your thoughts and comments are important to us and anyone is welcome to join in the IRP process at any time. You may attend the stakeholders’ meetings when advertised or email us at

You may also contact us by letter, telephone or fax:

System Planning & Performance Department

The Barbados Light & Power Co. Ltd.

PO Box142

Bridgetown, St. Michael BB11000

Barbados

Tel: (246) 626-4481

Fax: (246) 626-4488