The Government of Belize has launched a Special Electricity Committee (SEC) to develop a National Electrical Energy Mix Master Plan. Its goal is to secure a reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity supply.
The SEC’s main focus is to diversify Belize’s energy sources, cut reliance on imported power and push for more renewable energy.
Belize currently imports approximately 50% of its electricity from Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). Belize generates a substantial portion of its electricity from renewable sources. As of 2022, renewables made up 53% of the country’s total gross electricity generation. Of the energy produced locally, 90% came from renewable sources, mainly hydropower and biomass, and solar energy played a smaller role in the mix.
As part of its mandate, the committee will revise Belize’s Least Cost Expansion Plan, assess energy demand over the next 2, 5 and 10 years, and ensure strong technical and stakeholder input.
Priority actions include a national grid study, the assessment of renewable potential and battery storage, and identifying short-term solar-plus-battery projects. The SEC will also explore energy interconnection with Mexico and Guatemala and recommend creating an Independent System Operator to oversee grid reliability.
“This Committee is not just a technical body—it is a national effort to ensure every Belizean has access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity. The work of the SEC is critical as Belize transitions to a resilient energy future,” said Dr Leroy Almendarez, CEO of the Ministry of Public Utilities.