ERA Seeks Qualified Bidders to Supply Firm Generation Capacity on Grand Cayman

December 19, 2011

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) announces the beginning of the process of competitive procurement for new firm power generation capacity on Grand Cayman.  The Transmission and Distribution Licensee, Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd. (CUC), has identified a need for such capacity by filing a Certificate of Need (CON) and the Authority is in agreement that this capacity is required.  The projected date for the first increment of additional generation capacity is 2014, with a second increment of capacity being needed in either 2015 or 2016, depending on the rate of peak demand growth.  The ERA encourages all qualified bidders to respond to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for consideration.  Additional information can be found on this website at the Generation Solicitations page.