THE COST OF POWER OR THE COST OF THE SYSTEM? Belizeans Are Being Asked to Pay More. They Deserve to Know Why.
Belize City:Monday 6th July 2026: The latest announcement from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) should concern every Belizean household—not because your bill is increasing today, but because it could fundamentally change how electricity costs are passed on in the future.
BEL calls it the Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA).
The PUC calls it a Regulatory Sandbox.