Govt releases 3,260 pages of energy reform documents

The Davis administration has released 3,260 pages of commercial agreements tied to its sweeping national energy reform initiative, making public the full legal framework underpinning the creation and operation of the Bahamas Grid Company.

In a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, the Government said it had “released the full suite of commercial agreements supporting its national energy reform initiative, including the agreements establishing and governing the Bahamas Grid Company.”

Officials described the move as part of a broader commitment to openness in one of the most significant infrastructure reforms in decades.

“In keeping with its commitment to transparency and accountability, the Government has made public 3,260 pages of agreements that set out the legal, financial, operational and regulatory framework for the modernization of the country’s electricity transmission system and broader reform of the sector,” the statement said.

Several of the agreements had previously been tabled in Parliament during legislative debate and oversight proceedings.

However, the Government noted that the latest publication consolidates the entire commercial package into a single, accessible release.

“Several of these agreements were already tabled in Parliament as part of the Government’s legislative and oversight process. Today’s publication consolidates those documents and makes the complete commercial package accessible to the Bahamian people,” the statement said.

At the center of the reform effort is the Bahamas Grid Company, which will oversee the modernization and management of the national transmission grid. According to the Government, the agreements spell out the governance structure and operational expectations for the company, along with investment and regulatory obligations.

“The Bahamas Grid Company forms a central component of this reform effort. The agreements outline governance arrangements, performance standards, investment obligations, regulatory supervision, and long-term infrastructure planning to strengthen the national transmission grid, reduce system losses, improve reliability, and support increased renewable energy integration,” the statement said.

Energy reform has been identified as a major policy priority amid longstanding concerns about high electricity costs and service reliability. The Government acknowledged the challenges faced by consumers across the country.