CREF Updates

Government of Canada and Atlantic Provinces Stake Major Claim at CREF 2015

August 5, 2015

The organizers of CREF are excited to announce that the Government of Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) will be hosting a substantial public and private sector delegation at CREF 2015. Canadian participation will also extend to a high-level session focused on catalyzing private sector investment in renewables, and to a substantial presence […]

Strong Jamaican Presence Confirmed for CREF 2015

July 25, 2015

A strong Jamaican presence at CREF 2015 will be led by Minister Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining. Joining Minister Paulwell will be Fitzroy Vidal, Director of Energy for the Government of Jamaica, Kelly Tomblin, CEO of JPSCo, and Earl Barrett, General Manager of Wigton Windfarm. Bruce Levy of BMR and Robert […]

Three Months and Counting … 50+ Speakers Confirmed for CREF 2015 in Miami

July 20, 2015

Three months until we convene for CREF in Miami, CREF’s agenda already features a stellar line-up of over 50 speakers. Encompassing an extraordinary range of public and private sector leaders drawn both from the region and from participants in the international energy markets, speakers this year will participate in CREF’s most ambitious agenda to date. […]

Energy Storage Front & Center in the Caribbean – and at CREF 2015

July 2, 2015

Energy storage is a critical component of grid stability as renewables proliferate region-wide. Reflecting the significance for the Caribbean, CREF organizers are excited to welcome back a strong turnout from the storage industry from S&C and Saft, to AES, Ambri and Ice Energy.    

Caribbean Utility 2.0 Workshop Confirmed for CREF; Brattle Group to Host

June 29, 2015

The organizers of CREF are excited to announce that The Brattle Group will lead a workshop for utility leaders on October 19th. Led by Bruce Tsuchida, the half day session will focus on the impact of increased intermittent renewables on the bottom-line competitiveness of Caribbean utility companies. The workshop will explore a number of scenarios […]

Cuban Government Confirms Participation in CREF 2015

June 29, 2015

The organizers of CREF are excited to announce that the Cuban Government has confirmed its participation in CREF 2015. Hosted by the Government of Canada, we look forward to the participation of a substantial Cuban delegation at this year’s event. At this time the organizers are pleased to confirm that Rosell Guerra, Director of Renewable Energy at […]