CARILEC launches renewable energy community to drive regional collaboration

July 1, 2016

Caribbean Electricity Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) has launched a virtual community that will provide membership for utility engineers and energy practitioners. The CARILEC Renewable Energy Community (CAREC) features training materials, monthly technical webinars and a real-time discussion board, all designed to give members the opportunity to connect with peers and collaborate with energy stakeholders. CAREC […]

JPS gets $50-m grant for smart LED streetlight project

July 1, 2016

New LED streetlights will illuminate much of Jamaica starting in December 2016. An agreement between to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will include the conversion of 105,000 streetlights from High Pressure Sodium to Light Emitting Diode (LED); a J$50 million grant from USTDA will fund the […]

Cuba’s key stakeholders confirm for investment summit

July 1, 2016

The organizers of the Cuba Energy & Infrastructure Summit are pleased to announce the newly confirmed participation of key Cuban stakeholders in the event. They include Ramsés Montes Calzadilla, Director of Electricity Policy & Planning, Ministry of Energy & Mines; Delice Moreno, Director of the National Electricity Engineering & Projects Company (INEL) and Director of […]