The Tribune

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) will on December 3 host the Bahamas Energy Security Forum 2014 at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel.

This one-day forum, which starts at 8.30am, will bring together industry stakeholders, key decision makers, environmental activists, government officials and members of the public to deliberate energy-related issues.

Topics such as: Oil Exploration for Competitiveness; Greening the Bahamian Tourism Industry; Competitive Energy for the Bahamas; The Bahamian Grid Dialogue; and Alternative Energy for the Bahamas are featured on the agenda.

The BCCEC said the Forum was “particularly relevant due to the urgency in finding solutions to reduce consumption and alleviate high energy costs, which drain the resources of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation”.

It added: “Millions of dollars are spent annually on oil imports, and there is a need for energy sector reform and effective legislation.”

Investors, business leaders, consumers and the Government are seeking innovative, clean and cost-efficient energy alternatives.

“This has opened the door for business opportunities within the sector, which could fuel economic diversification and growth.

“Energy sector reform would lead to lower electrical costs and a more sustainable and responsible energy future,” the BCCEC said.

Confirmed participants include Graham Weatherford, John Bostwick, Romauld Ferreira, Kevin Burrows, Kenred Dorsett, Raymond Jones and Stuart Bowe, with Lester Cox and Ortland Bodie as moderators.

A special presentation will be provided via the US Embassy, and the public is invited to reserve their space.