OAS

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 […]

Barbados to assess Ocean Thermal potential

November 22, 2016

Barbados is taking steps to determine whether the ocean will be able to provide electricity and potable water for its citizens. Next year, Barbados will conduct a prefeasibility study to assess the potential for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Senator Darcy Boyce, Barbados Energy Minister, made the announcement at the Caribbean Water-Energy Nexus Dialogue hosted […]

Dr. Vince Henderson Is Dominica’s new ambassador to U.S. and OAS

October 7, 2016

The new Ambassador to the U.S and the Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Dr. Vince Henderson plans to address key areas of energy and climate change in the Caribbean. At an appointment ceremony on October 1st, Secretary General of OAS, Luis Almagro, highlighted the work of Dr. Henderson in the areas […]

OAS supporting renewable energy for sustainable communities

April 17, 2016

Ruth Spencer, owner of a 14-unit guest house in Antigua, cut her electricity bill by 75% by installing solar panels. “If we don’t convert to green energy, nothing is going to happen here.  The poor are going to get poorer, because when people can’t pay their energy bills and have their electricity cut off, their […]

OAS’s ASG and InterEnergy’s Gonzalez Bunster Confirm for CREF 2015

September 14, 2015

Recent additions to an agenda already comprising 80+ speakers underscore CREF’s status as the Caribbean energy event of the year. From the Organization of American States (OAS), the organizers of CREF are delighted to welcome Ambassador Nestor Mendez, Assistant Secretary General. Ambassador Mendez will chair the Ministerial Roundtable and will also lead a regional stakeholder […]