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Bill pushes for Puerto Rico to have 100% renewable energy by 2050
October 18, 2018
Puerto Rico Senate Vice President Larry Seilhamer and Minority Leader Eduardo Bhatia introduced a bill to the U.S. Senate which proposes a regulatory framework and energy policy to transform Puerto Rico’s energy sector and strengthen the island’s resilience. The bill would end Puerto Rico Electric Power (Prepa)’s monopoly, and allow “a robust, accessible and efficient […]
Private sector in Panama issues call for integration of renewable energies
October 16, 2018
The Society for Engineers and Architects of Panama (SPIA) called for the Panamanian government to further promote the use of clean renewable energies. The importance of the integration of solar and wind energies in building and development projects was argued during the XVI International Congress for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and Industry. The theme of […]
New energy plan proposal for Bermuda, focus on offshore wind farms
October 11, 2018
BE Solar has released its ‘Bermuda Better Energy Plan’ (BBEP), in response to the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RAB)’s call for consultation on a new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). This proposal, which presents itself as a better alternative to the original IRP by electricity utility Belco, is one of eight IRP alternatives that have been […]
Caribbean should be “test-case” for climate-related technologies
October 9, 2018
Grenada’s Foreign Affair Minister, Mr. Peter David, called on Caribbean nations and Small Island Development States (SIDS) to lead the way in nationwide implementation of renewable and climate-related technologies. The Minister emphasised the role the region can play as a global centre and model for renewable energy and energy efficiency during a speech addressing the […]
Turks and Caicos Islands in first stages of drafting new energy strategy plan
October 4, 2018
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) government, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and FortisTCI, the islands’ power company, have signed an agreement to start planning a Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy (R-NETS). The focus of this new energy strategy will be to modernise the electricity sector in TCI, implementing new technologies to strengthen the islands’ resilience, […]
Montserrat advances port development project
August 28, 2018
Monserrat has embarked on the final step of the procurement process for a £21 million port development project. The Ministry of Communications, Works, Energy and Labour held a tender meeting for the five shortlisted companies who are bidding to supervise and provide and technical consultancy. Four companies attended the meeting, including IMC Worldwide Ltd (UK); Stantech […]
Caribbean shifts attention to aviation sector
August 7, 2018
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) president, Dr. Warren Smith, is calling for a reform in the aviation industry in the region. The reform, he stated, should aim to improve the connectivity to be convenient, flexible and reasonably priced. The reform will demand a significant change in policies and actions by regional governments to reduce taxes […]
China’s Belt and Road Initiative could boost Caribbean infrastructure projects
August 7, 2018
Recently, China’s Belt and Road initiative – often described as a 21st century silk road – has made its entry into Latin America and the Caribbean. During the second China-CELAC ministerial forum, the two entities signed a special declaration on the belt and road, which led to four LAC countries signing Belt and Road Cooperation […]
EU to help Dominica build critical infrastructure, including geothermal
February 22, 2018
Hurricane-ravaged Dominica will receive EUR3.52 million (US$ 4.3 million) from the European Union to help the country rebuild its water infrastructure. This assistance is part of a larger package of EUR8.9 million (US$11 million) to rebuild Dominica following damage from Hurricane Irma. The EU is also assisting the government establish a legal framework for geothermal development. A […]