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World Bank to Launch Report – The Power System in The Eye of The Storm – The Call for Energy Resilience and Climate Adaptation in Belize – at CREF
October 11, 2016
The organizers of CREF are pleased to announce that The World Bank will launch a major new report at CREF examining Belize’s vulnerability to extreme weather events. The report, which explores the financial and economic implications for the grid, has contributed to the formulation and validation of potential solutions for the national utility, Belize Electricity […]
CREF Networking App Now Live!
September 26, 2016
We’re excited to announce that the CREF event app is now live! Once CREF attendees complete registration, the app is free to download and allows for a head-start on CREF networking and one-on-one meetings. The app will allow attendees to: – Create a person profile and view the profiles of other attendees (300 confirmed and […]
Agustín Carbó, Chairman of Puerto Rico’s Energy Commission, Confirms Role at CREF ‘16
September 15, 2016
Agustín Carbó, the Chairman of the Puerto Rico Energy Commission, has confirmed that he will participate at CREF 2016. His confirmation follows news of the passage of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) which, after an extended period of uncertainty around Puerto Rico’s fiscal predicament, appears to pave the way for investment […]
Jamaica’s Hon. Andrew Wheatley, Minister of Energy, Confirms for Ministerial Session at CREF ‘16
September 12, 2016
Jamaica’s incoming Minister responsible for energy policy, Dr. the Honorable Andrew Wheatley has confirmed his participation in CREF 2016 and as a speaker on the Ministerial Roundtable discussion on October 18th. Jamaica is a market in transition: renewables are increasingly front and center, as is natural gas. Minister Wheatley joins a blue ribbon session at […]
New Fortress Announce Sponsorship of CREF; Wesley Edens, Chairman of Fortress Investment Group, to Keynote
August 29, 2016
New Fortress Energy, an affiliate of the US$70bn Fortress Investment Group, confirmed today that it will assume a senior sponsorship role at CREF 2016. In 2015 New Fortress signed an agreement to supply LNG for Jamaica’s 120 MW Bogue power plant in Montego Bay. The first shipment of gas arrived on August 5th. New Fortress […]
Emera Joins Roster of CREF ’16 Sponsors
August 18, 2016
New Energy Events are delighted to welcome Emera Caribbean as a sponsor of CREF 2016. Emera Caribbean is a leading utility player in the region and has a diversified portfolio of assets which includes Barbados Light & Power, Emera Caribbean Renewables, a 52% holding in Dominica’s Domlec, and a 19% interest in St. Lucia’s Lucelec. […]
20 Caribbean Countries Confirmed for CREF 2016
August 11, 2016
As momentum for CREF builds, we are pleased to announce that CREF – at two months out – features confirmed participation from 20 Caribbean countries. The turnout from regional governments and utilities is particularly strong and reflects the emphasis laid at CREF on addressing the critical issues around the commercialization and implementation of alternative sources […]
New CEO of VIWAPA, Julio Rhymer, Joins A-List of Utilities at CREF ‘16
August 11, 2016
The organizers of CREF are pleased to announce that Julio A. Rhymer, the new CEO & Executive Director of the Water and Power Authority of the US Virgin Islands (VIWAPA) has confirmed his participation in CREF 2016. Mr. Rhymer will join an agenda which already features Kelly Tomblin, CEO of JPS, Peter Williams, CEO of […]
Tesla Confirms Greg Callman, Global Head of Market Entry, for CREF 2016
August 9, 2016
In a clear indication that Tesla have their sights set on the Caribbean, Greg Callman, head of global business development and market entry for Tesla, has confirmed his participation in CREF 2016. Callman spent 2015 establishing Tesla’s energy storage business in Australia and New Zealand. Callman also developed Tesla’s Supercharger program in North America and Europe. Callman will […]