CREF Updates - Page 13 of 16 - New Energy Events

Government of Canada & Atlantic Canada Confirm Private Sector Delegation to Attend CREF ‘16
May 1, 2016
The Government of Canada, in close collaboration with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), have confirmed that they will work closely with CREF organizers to introduce a delegation of leading private sector Canadian companies to key Caribbean stakeholders attending CREF 2016. Canada has close ties to the region – and to CREF – and the […]
Record Numbers for CREF 2015! 490+ Delegates from 40+ Countries Attend CREF in Miami
November 6, 2015
Underscoring high interest in the development of renewables in the Caribbean, CREF saw a record turnout this year. Opened by Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and Dr. Warren Smith, President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), CREF 2015 was the biggest to date and by far the biggest energy event […]
CREF 2015 – By The Numbers
November 6, 2015
CREF 2015 gathered an extraordinary array of market participants. The story, by the numbers, is impressive: 492 registrants from 41 countries, 97 speakers over 28 sessions, 30+ sponsors and exhibitors, and 21 Caribbean jurisdictions represented by their government, their utility or – in many instances – by both.
CREF 2015 – The Cuba Presentation
November 6, 2015
We have received numerous requests for the insightful presentation on prospects for renewables development in Cuba delivered at CREF 2015. Delivered with aplomb by David Verbiwski of the Canadian consulate in Havana, the presentation made clear that while there are substantial opportunities in Cuba, the recent thawing of relations with the U.S. – while significant […]
Castalia & New Energy Events Launch 2015 Renewable Energy Islands Index & Marketplace
November 6, 2015
Castalia Strategic Advisors and New Energy Events, the organizers of CREF 2015, are proud to announce the publication of the 4th Annual Castalia-CREF Renewable Energy Islands Index and the 2nd Annual Renewable Energy Islands Marketplace. Together the Index and the Marketplace are designed to track real and measurable progress towards investment and investability in the […]
CREF 2015 – Conference Presentations
October 27, 2015
The Project Development Session CREF-Castalia Index Presentation CREF-Castalia RE Island Ranking and Marketplace 2015 Note on Castalia-CREF Renewable Island Index Cuba: New Frontier for Renewable Investment? David Verbiwski, Embassy of Canada – Cuba Clean Energy & Florida Utilities: Approaches & Applications for the Caribbean Jennifer Szaro, Solar Electric Power Association
IDB and CDB Sign Sustainable Energy Facility (SEF) for the Eastern Caribbean at CREF 2015
October 20, 2015
SEF will fund renewable energy, including geothermal power, energy efficiency, and institutional capacity projects in six Eastern Caribbean countries The Sustainable Energy Facility for the Eastern Caribbean; a US$71.5 million loan and grant package approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB); was today signed by Presidents Alberto Moreno of […]
High-Powered Pre-CREF Stakeholder Events Speak to High Level Engagement in Caribbean Energy Security
October 15, 2015
A full day of private stakeholder events for Caribbean governments and utilities underscore the regional and global commitment to collaboration on energy issues and, specifically, to the creation of a resilient and diversified energy matrix across the region. With leadership from CARICOM, private stakeholder events will be hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the […]
Record Number of Sponsors & Exhibitors at CREF 2015
October 15, 2015
Reflecting the increasing interest in the Caribbean as a growth market for renewables, CREF 2015 saw unprecedented interest from sponsors. The roster of sponsors – which topped over 30 organizations for 2015 – ranged from world–class developers and energy storage companies, to regional multilaterals and leading consultancies. We were also particularly pleased to welcome the […]