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Private equity firms line-up for CREF 2018
June 25, 2018
We are very pleased to report that private equity is out in force for CREF 2018! Among leading firms confirmed to date are Portland Private Equity, BMR Energy, the Caribbean Basin Sustainable Energy Fund, WRB Energy and MPC Capital. The firms, which all have well established footprints in the Caribbean, are all in the market […]
Top Five CREF 2017 Takeaways

From our Editorial Team
November 13, 2017
Weeks after Irma and Maria plowed through the Caribbean, over 500 regional and international leaders gathered in Miami for the 2017 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum. Dialog between stakeholders is increasingly sophisticated and the pipeline of projects is deepening, but now there is a new urgency around discussions driven by the need for islands to rethink […]
CREF 2017 Project Award Winners Announced!
October 19, 2017
The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), the largest annual gathering of the Caribbean renewable energy market, today announced seven projects as recipients of its first annual CREF Project Awards. The awards represent a wide spectrum of size and technologies and are given to some of the most innovative and financially compelling renewable energy projects in the region. […]
Leading Puerto Rico Stakeholders at CREF 2017
October 10, 2017
95% of the population is still without power in Puerto Rico. The PR session at CREF 2017 outlined short-term needs, explore approaches to rebuilding, and examine opportunities for private sector investment. Speakers include: Jose Roman Morales, President, Puerto Rico Energy Commission (PREC) Noel Zamot, Revitalization Coordinator, Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico Tomás […]
CREF Networking App Now Live
October 1, 2017
We’re excited to announce that the CREF 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 enables attendees to: Connect, message and set up meetings with event attendees, sponsors and partners Access the most up-to-date version […]
World Bank to host Utility Resiliency Workshop
September 26, 2017
In the wake of two devastating storms, the World Bank Group will convene stakeholders to support efforts to build power networks which are resilient to extreme weather events. Participation is by-invitation-only. Please contact Judith Filc at jfilc@newenergyevents.com to request more information.
Private equity firms out in force for CREF
September 26, 2017
CABEF, BMR Energy, WRB Energy, MPC Renewable Energies and Portland Private Equity are among funds actively looking for projects at CREF 2017. CABEF, a recently capitalized VC fund backed by the Multilateral Investment Fund, will host a private meeting for project sponsors and owners looking for financing. CABEF recently announced an RFP for projects; information here.
Stellar speaker line-up for CREF 2017!
September 26, 2017
New additions include Roger Blackman, Managing Director of Barbados Light & Power; David Delaire, Head of Asset Management at MPC Renewable Energies; Hon. Jennifer MacIntyre, Ambassador for Climate Change for the Government of Canada; and Fernando Alvarado, Managing Partner of the Caribbean Basin Sustainable Energy Fund (CABEF). View all speakers.
José H. Román Morales, President of Puerto Rico’s Energy Commission, Confirms Role at CREF
September 25, 2017
The organizers of CREF are pleased to announce that Hon. José Román Morales, President of Puerto Rico’s Energy Commission (PREC) will participate as a speaker at CREF. Over the course of an interactive on-stage interview which will kick off proceedings on October 20th, Mr. Román Morales will address key issues around the regulation of Puerto […]