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Jamaica: Wigton expansion on schedule
January 3, 2016
The 24 MW expansion of Jamaica’s Wigton Windfarm is scheduled to be completed on time and within budget. Spanish wind-company Gamesa commenced construction of the $45 million project in April 2015 and has thus far installed 12 wind turbines, a transmission line, substation and control building. Moving forward, construction will include equipment testing and grid […]
Energy efficiency upgrades saves Jamaican business $.5 million monthly
December 30, 2015
A food and household product distribution company is saving over a half million dollars monthly thanks to energy efficiency upgrades and a solar system. The electricity bill, which previously ran between $1 million and $800,000 per month is now $280,000. In addition to spraying the roof of its warehouse with foam and upgrading an out-dated […]
Jamaica Ripe For Foreign Direct Investment
November 10, 2015
According to Jamaica’s Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining the Hon. Phillip Paulwell, investor confidence is growing toward the potential for revenues from green energy in Jamaica. He said that the US$89 million 36.3 megawatt wind farm being developed at Potsdam, Malvern in St. Elizabeth is an indicator that Jamaica is ripe for direct foreign […]
US firm to develop biodiesel plant in Jamaica
November 4, 2015
The Jamaican government and HERO BX, one of the largest producers of biodiesel in the US, are considering a partnership to develop the first commercial-scale biodiesel plant in Jamaica and the Caribbean. According to Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton, the project aims to “improve the business environment, facilitate economic growth and create […]
Jamaica to introduce net-metering program
October 31, 2015
In an effort to continue to drive down electricity prices in Jamaica, the government has introduced a program that will allow individuals to produce their own electricity and sell excess back to the grid. According to Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Jamaicans electricity prices are already, “down from 40 cents per […]
Jamaican Government Saves $80 Million through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects
October 14, 2015
Since 2011, The Jamaican government has saved $80 million on its electricity bills through a partnership with the IDC called the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (EECP). Energy usage has been reduced by replacing outdated air conditioning units and lighting and by installing central cooling, solar film and windows and by painting roofs. According to […]
Jamaican Minister Welcomes Renewable Energy Projects
September 24, 2015
Julian Robinson, Jamaican State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, highlighted the some of the economic benefits of renewable energy projects and energy efficiency systems that have been installed over the last few months through the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project (REEEP). Over the last year, the University of the West Indies’ reported […]
Affordable Financing for Climate Change Mitigation Projects in Jamaica
September 16, 2015
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the First Global Bank have partnered to give Jamaicans access to affordable loan financing for projects related to climate-smart agricultural and climate change mitigation solutions. According to Peter Lindo, Vice President of First Global Bank, the loans are different than traditional green financing, which typically targets […]
Jamaica’s Grid to be 12.5% Renewable by 2016
August 27, 2015
According to Jamaican Energy Minister and CREF 2015 speaker, Phillip Paulwell, Jamaica is expected to source 12.5% of energy for its grid from renewable sources by the end of 2016. Paulwell continues to push for Jamaica to hit the national target of 30% renewables by 2020. Contributing to the increased share of renewables are 78MW of […]