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OECS geothermal stakeholders want regional mechanism to support development
February 6, 2017
Developing geothermal energy in the Eastern Caribbean could benefit from improved financing, government policy, and the establishment of a regional mechanism to support geothermal development in the region. This information comes as result of a survey conducted by the Energy Unit of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission on geothermal development in the […]
First public EV charging station opens in Costa Rica
February 6, 2017
Costa Rica has just inaugurated its first public electric vehicle charging station which will offer free public access for all EV’s for two years. Costa Rica is a leader in renewable energy, but as it aims for carbon neutrality the nation must tackle vehicle emissions. An alliance with the CNFL electric company and BMW is enabling […]
Honduras: Geothermal plant in advanced stages of construction
February 1, 2017
Construction of the Platanares geothermal power plant in Honduras is at an advanced stage, according to the advisor to the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP ), Solomon Ordonez, and as reported by Honduran newspaper La Tribuna. This will be the first geothermal power plant to operate in Honduras. It is expected to start operating this year. The […]
US to continue support for Caribbean energy independence
February 1, 2017
Mission director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jamaica, Maura Barry, says the United States government will continue to give full support to Jamaica and other Caribbean countries to become energy independent. Addressing a recently held energy-efficiency training workshop for members of the hotel sector in Montego Bay, St James, Barry […]
Barbados Light & Power committed to clean energy transition
February 1, 2017
The Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P) Limited is very committed to making that major shift from electricity generated by oil to generation from renewable and clean energy sources. This is according to Manager of Communications and Government Relations at BL&P, Jackie Marshall-Clarke, who noted that this will benefit all its 225 000 customers, including […]
Bolivia creates new Ministry of Energy to lead renewables transition
January 30, 2017
Bolivia reorganized its Energy division last week, creating a new Ministry of Energy, with Rafael Alarcón to head the agency as Energy Minister. The Minister of Hydrocarbons, Luis Alberto Sánchez, officially transferred the functions for the electricity sector of the country to the new Energy Minister, saying, “The new Minister Alarcón will have to continue our efforts […]
Chile announces auction for October 11, 1,620 GWh up for bid
January 30, 2017
The Chilean government has published the guidelines of the new electricity tender, which will auction 1,620 GWh annually in the daylight block. Throughout the 2017/01 Supply Tender, which covers the needs of the regulated customers, 4,200 gigawatts per year are to be auctioned altogether, according to the definitive guidelines published on Thursday. The winning projects […]
AES Dominica LNG terminal ready to ship to Caribbean and Central America
January 30, 2017
The AES Dominicana Liquefied Natural Gas reception terminal, located in the AES Andres energy complex, has completed the modifications to allow for re-loading and re-exportation of LNG to neighboring Caribbean islands and Central American countries. The information was provided by George Nemeth, Director of LNG Business Development at AES Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean […]
Caribbean leaders urge Islands to widen the scope of energy planning
January 26, 2017
In remarks made at the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF) this week, a representative from the Organization of American States (OAS), Kim Osborne, called for an integrated approach to energy planning. She urged the Forum to “expand the lens of analysis and discussion” to include linkages between energy and other critical areas of sustainable development. “In the normal […]