Policy

Antigua to revisit net-metering policy for small-scale solar

January 20, 2017

Antigua is reviewing Antigua Public Utilities Authority’s (APUA’s) unpopular net billing policy, however the minister of information was unwilling to say whether it would amended in homeowners’ favour. Presently, the net billing policy limits the savings one can achieve through home solar installation. APUA sells power to the consumer at the commercial rate but credits […]

Guyana: 2017 will accelerate transition to “green State”

January 10, 2017

Guyana re-commits to pursuing a low-emissions path to economic development as the transition to a green State accelerates said Guyanese president in his New Years speech. “We look forward to a happy year as we continue to move purposefully along the path towards the establishment of a ‘green state’.  The ‘green state’ will see us […]

Chile reforming energy policy with $100m IDB loan

December 5, 2016

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $100m loan for a programme to improve Chile’s energy sustainability through reforms in the sector, helping the country reach its goal of 20% non-conventional renewables by 2025. Under the programme, Chile will develop a long-term energy policy, which aims to encourage the use of renewable energy sources, boost competition in […]

Ecuador plans for geothermal

November 28, 2016

Ecuador doesn’t have any geothermal online yet, it has big plans to change that. In its long term energy strategy released last month, Ecuador wants its grid to run on 90% clean energy. Geothermal potential is estimated at 1,000 MW, and the government has recognized this potential in its National Energy Agenda 2016-2040. In the National […]

Water, Climate, Energy Intertwined with Fight Against Poverty in Central America

August 31, 2015

Water, climate, energy policies are key to fighting poverty in Central America. According to Victor Campus of the Humboldt Center, an environmental think-tank in Nicaragua, Central American poverty cannot be solved without universal access to a sustainable power supply, water and climate change adaptation techniques. Developing tools in these domains is critical to the success […]