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Geothermal is the key to lower electricity prices in the Caribbean, says CDB
January 23, 2016
In a recent interview, Warren Smith, President of the Caribbean Development Bank and CREF Speaker, said that “geothermal is the key to cheaper electricity” in the Caribbean. Caribbean islands have great geothermal potential that could help islands to transition away from dependency on foreign oil and volatile pricing, while developing a reliable and clean energy source. […]
Webinar: COP21 & the Paris Agreement – Implications for the Caribbean – Free Registration – Feb 4th
January 22, 2016
We invite you to join New Energy Events, the organizers of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), as we continue our webinar series with a discussion on the implications of COP21 and the Paris Agreement on the Caribbean. COP21 and the Paris Agreement: Implications for the Caribbean Thursday, February 4th, 10:00 – 11:30 am Confirmed […]
COP 21 and the Caribbean: Energy and Climate Change
December 15, 2015
The Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) endorsed the views of Bill Gates, this week at the climate negotiations in Paris: “If you could pick just one thing to lower the price of, to reduce poverty, by far, you would pick energy.” The meeting of 196 countries aims to establish a legally binding deal on climate […]
Barbados PM says Caribbean is open to business
November 28, 2015
Prime Minister of Barbados and Caricom Chairman Freundel Stuart urges Commonwealth members to invest in the Caribbean community. At an address at the Common Wealth Business Forum, Minister Freunel said, “There are the new and emerging opportunities in respect of agriculture and agribusiness, tourism (health and wellness), renewable energy and business/ICT-related services, and cultural industries. […]
Against the odds, Caribbean doubles down for 1.5-degree deal in Paris
November 24, 2015
In the lead-up to COP21, negotiators from 15 Caribbean nations are working to strike a deal to keep the global temperature rise at 1.5 degrees. Across the Caribbean, the “1.5 to Stay Alive” campaign has spread in response to the fear that the PetroCaribe agreement will put the discussions at risk. Though PetroCaribe could prevent […]
Latin American & Caribbean countries rank high in clean energy investment attraction
November 23, 2015
Latin American countries earned four of the top ten spots in Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s raking of clean energy investment attraction in emerging economies. In the past year, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay have attracted nearly $20 billion in clean-energy investments. On the whole, the region also accounted for 14 of the top 30 countries. Of […]
Caribbean energy efficiency lighting project in Barbados
November 2, 2015
The Caribbean Energy Efficiency Lighting Project (CEELP) supports government partners in the transition to energy efficient (EE) lighting in Barbados and throughout the Eastern Caribbean. A recent training focused on project development software that will assist users in evaluating the potential outcomes of proposed projects as well as aid in determining the best intervention strategies (projects) to […]
The Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Cayman Islands Approves 5MW Solar Project
October 30, 2015
The Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. and the Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Cayman Islands (ERA) have approved a Power Purchase Agreement that will bring renewable energy to residents of Grand Cayman. A 5MW solar project, built by Entropy Cayman Solar Limited in the district of Bodden Town, will provide clean energy to 800 homes by […]
First-ever roadmap for Caribbean Islands to be 48% Renewable by 2027
October 28, 2015
A comprehensive work program to achieve renewable energy generation has been outlined by CARICOM in the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment. The report includes concrete steps for achieving the 48 percent renewables generation target set for 2027. Priority Initiatives, Policies, Projects and Activities (PIPPAs) aim to tackle existing barriers […]