Barbados: EU support to boost green vehicles and sustainable energy technologies

The European Union Delegation in Barbados recently acquired an electric vehicle as part of its fleet, and there are more advancements coming to the island’s sustainable energy programs.

Ambassador Daniela Tramacere said: “As one of the leading institutions championing the cause of green energy in the world the EU was delighted to enhance its fleet with a vehicle that helps to protect the environment from the emission of green-house gasses”.

The Public Sector Smart Energy Programme which will help to reduce Barbados’ fossil fuel dependency, promote sustainable energy and contribute to the country’s competitiveness is ongoing. This initiative includes the installation of renewable energy systems in government buildings and retrofitting these buildings and street lights with energy efficiency technologies. The programme will also finance renewable energy pilot projects and assist with capacity building and public awareness in the energy sector.

The European Development Fund-financed Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Sector Budget Support Programme will be unveiled this year. The overall objective is to support Barbados in its efforts towards energy self-sufficiency from renewable resources, in line with the country’s international commitments of reducing Green House Gas emissions.

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