CREF Updates - Page 11 of 16 - New Energy Events

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 […]
Trailblazers Havana Energy and Engage Cuba Confirm for CREF
July 18, 2016
The organizers of the CREF are pleased to announce the participation of Andrew MacDonald, Director of Havana Energy and CEO of Biopower S.A., Havana Energy’s joint venture with the Government of Cuba. Joining Mr. MacDonald on stage to explore investment opportunities in the Cuban energy sector will be Lee Ann Evans, Senior Policy Advisor at Engage […]
Bardot Ocean announces lead sponsorship for CREF 2016
July 13, 2016
Bardot Ocean, a subsidiary of French industrial conglomerate, the Bardot Group, has announced that it will lead sponsor CREF 2016. Bardot’s sponsorship reflects their belief that OTEC in general is market-ready and primed for commercialization in the Caribbean. Bardot will be showcasing their proprietary OTEC technology for isolated communities and Caribbean resorts and will underscore […]
Utility CEOs Confirm for Blue Ribbon Session at CREF 2016
June 28, 2016
The price of oil may be off historic highs, but the pressure on Caribbean utility leaders remains intense. Juggling resource planning alongside nationally mandated INDCs, and contemplating a transition to gas and renewables, it’s a brave new world for the region’s suppliers of power. Against this backdrop the organizers of CREF are excited to announce […]
St. Vincent’s Geothermal Project in Spotlight at CREF 2016
June 27, 2016
There’s a newcomer to the geothermal game in the Caribbean – and they’re making progress. Fast. St. Vincent & Grenadines is aggressively pushing to develop its geothermal resource and, even though few would describe this as a “race”, some have their money on SVG’s project to emerge at the front of the pack. This session […]
Pre-CREF Utility Workshop Expanded to Full Day; Preliminary Line-Up Announced
June 22, 2016
The annual Utility Workshop, a cornerstone of CREF’s offering to Caribbean utilities, has been expanded for 2016 to a full day. Taking place over the course of October 17th, topics will include the transition to utility 2.0, grid modernization, energy storage, advanced distributed generation strategies to reduce peakload consumption, and mitigating the impact of changing […]
CHTA to Co-Host Session on Opportunities for RE Projects in the Caribbean Tourism Sector
June 20, 2016
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has confirmed that it will co-host a session focusing on opportunities for the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the regional tourism sector. The session, which will be led by CHTA President & CEO Frank Comito, takes place against the backdrop of the over 100 […]