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Belize Electricity Limited
Community and Society
BEL Sends Second Power Crew to Support Jamaica’s Recovery
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) dispatched a second team of power line technicians to Jamaica’s Westmoreland Parish on January 4, 2026, to assist with ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa.
Business & Economy
Electricity Rates Rise, BEL Says Maintaining Service Will Be Challenging
Now in 2026, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) began rolling out new electricity tariffs on January 1st, following approval from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The PUC approved a three-cent-per-kilowatt-hour increase over 30 months. BEL had requested an increase of nearly five cents over 24 months.
Environment
Secret Beach to Undergo Beach Rehabilitation Project in 2026
Secret Beach, one of Ambergris Caye’s most popular tourist destinations, is slated to undergo a beach rehabilitation project in 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to address shoreline erosion on the island. Area Representative Hon. Andre Perez confirmed that erosion has been identified at Secret Beach, located northwest of San Pedro Town, prompting plans for a beach nourishment programme. The area continues to attract heavy visitor traffic, particularly during peak tourism periods.
Community and Society
BEL and CDB Sign USD 27.5 Million Loan & Grant Package for National Smart Metering Upgrade and Grid Modernization
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have announced the execution of a USD 27.53 million financing package, including a USD 27.2 million loan and a USD 330,000 grant, to implement BEL’s Power VIII Project, a nationwide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) initiative designed to modernise Belize’s electricity grid.
Government
PUC Moves Forward with Partial BEL Rate Increase
The Public Utilities Commission of Belize issued an initial decision on December 12, partially approving a rate increase requested by Belize Electricity Limited. BEL asked for an increase of $0.0555 per kilowatt-hour in the Mean Electricity Rate. However, the PUC did not approve the full request and instead proposed an increase of $0.0337 per kilowatt-hour, resulting in a new Mean Electricity Rate of $0.4427 per kilowatt-hour.
Business & Economy
BEL Cites Rising Costs in Bid for Higher Electricity Rates
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has applied to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a 5.55-cent increase in the Mean Electricity Rate (MER), equivalent to a 13.9 percent rise, to take effect on January 1, 2026. The request comes at a time when Belizeans are already grappling with a rising cost of living, higher food and fuel prices, and ongoing concerns about the stability of the national power supply.
Government
BEL Applies for Adjustments to Electricity Rates to Cover Increases in Energy Supply Costs
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) informs its Customers that it has submitted a rate case application to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for an increase of 5.55 cents in the average price of electricity, by way of adjustments to the associated tariffs, to take effect from January 1, 2026.
Accidents & Disasters
BEL among Regional Teams Supporting Jamaica as Power and Water Restoration Continue
Belize Electricity Limited’s (BEL) team of specialized line workers remains on the ground in Jamaica as the country continues large-scale recovery efforts following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa. The crew, led by Line Supervisor Tyrone Reynolds and including Power Line Technicians Kareem Lopez, Perr Tillett, Ethan Alvarado, Bladimir Alvarez, Adolfo Oliva, and Kendale August, traveled to Jamaica on November 12th to support the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) in restoring the island’s severely damaged electricity grid. Their deployment is part of a wider regional response coordinated by the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC).
