Sustainable energy for all in the Caribbean

Energy consumption and container terminal efficiency

The ECLAC port and terminal energy consumption survey is the most comprehensive and relevant analysis of this issue both in Latin America and abroad. The data that it provides has made it possible to examine the trends and detailed structure of energy consumption and of efficiency measures in cooperation with the public and private sectors. It also contributes to formulating energy efficiency strategies and policies in the future.…

Energy consumption and container terminal efficiency

El análisis de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) sobre el consumo de energía en los puertos y las terminales es el más amplio y relevante realizado sobre este tema, tanto en América Latina como en otras regiones. Los datos que suministra permiten examinar las modalidades y la estructura detallada de consumo de energía y las medidas de eficiencia tomadas en cooperación con los sectores público y privado. También contribuye a formular estrategias y políticas futuras de eficiencia energética.…

The Hummingbird Vol.3 No.6

Identification of mechanisms for financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives to increase investment in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is highly dependent on imported fossil fuels for energy production, which makes the country vulnerable to price volatility and supply shortages. Also, it is well known that the initial cost of investing in renewable technologies can be prohibitive so there is a need to find ways to avert and/or reduce these costs to consumers. In addition, Saint Lucia has substantial natural energy resources with a high potential in geothermal as a reliable energy source, and a smaller scale with solar, wind and hydro power. However, renewable energy contributes less than 1 per cent to the country’…

ECLAC and GIZ join forces as Trinidad Energy Minister, German Ambassador and senior policy makers discuss the future of Caribbean energy efficiency

The Honourable Minister of Energy and Energy Industries for Trinidad and Tobago, Nicole Olivierre, will be joined by the German Ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Lutz Görgens, as senior policy makers participate in the workshop entitled “Sustainable Energy in the Caribbean: Reducing the Carbon Footprint in the Caribbean through the Promotion of Energy Efficiency and the use of Renewable Energy Technologies”, to identify issues relevant to the development of energy efficiency and renewable energy policy. The workshop,which takes place at the Kapok Hotel, Port of Spain on 17-18 May 2…

Identification of mechanisms for financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives to increase investment in the Commonwealth of Dominica

This document identifies mechanisms for financing investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in the Commonwealth of Dominica. The overall objective of this study is to examine financing opportunities which will provide greater incentives for the development of energy efficiency measures and implementation of renewable energy technologies.…

Energy efficiency policies in the Caribbean: a manual to guide the discussion

This paper was prepared to guide the first session of the training workshop Introduction to Financial Feasibility Assessment of EE and RE Projects in the Caribbean. It explores two potential reasons that might be hindering the adoption of energy efficiency policies in the Caribbean. The first reason is related to the availability of primary infrastructure. Countries with deficits on their primary infrastructure might not consider energy efficiency policies as a priority for a national discussion. The second reason is debt overhang. In this type of scenario, countries might be dissuaded to cond…

A workshop on solar energy analyzes its benefits and challenges for the countries of the region

More than 100 representatives of the public and private sectors, the academia and civil society participated on a workshop that took place today to discuss the potentialities of this renewable energy.…

Taller sobre energía solar analiza sus beneficios y desafíos para los países de la región

Con la presencia de más de 100 actores de los sectores público, privado, la academia y la sociedad civil se llevó a cabo hoy un taller para debatir sobre las potencialidades de esta energía renovable.…

Final assessment report: assessment of development account project 12/13 AD: Towards a low carbon economy in Latin America: policy options for energy efficiency and innovation May 2016

Barriers to identification and implementation of energy efficiency mechanisms and enhancing renewable energy technologies in the Caribbean

The objective of this study is to research barriers to the identification and implementation of mechanisms for enhancing energy efficiency and investment in renewable energy in the Caribbean. Specifically the study aims to provide an assessment of the region’s status with respect to energy efficiency and renewable energy and to identify mechanisms for the enhancement of energy initiatives.…

Análisis de opciones para incrementar las transacciones de energía eléctrica por la interconexión México- Guatemala-Centroamérica

En este documento se presenta un análisis de la situación de compraventa de energía eléctrica entre México y Centroamérica, considerando sus aspectos legales, económicos y técnicos.…

Freight transport by road: Tools and strategies for energy efficiency and sustainability

This FAL Bulletin presents challenges and success stories in the implementation of energy efficiency strategies in freight transport by road.…

Estrategias y herramientas para la eficiencia energética y la sostenibilidad del transporte de carga por carretera

Este Boletín FAL presenta los desafíos y casos exitosos de implementación de estrategias de eficiencia energética en el transporte terrestre de carga.…

Valoración y gobernanza de los proyectos geotérmicos en América del Sur: una propuesta metodológica

El presente documento contiene un análisis de la situación del sector geotérmico en América delSur, enfocado en la generación geotermo-eléctrica, con identificación de los principales proyectos y con evaluación de todos los factores que los caracterizan, desde el punto de vista histórico, del recurso, de su accesibilidad, y de las condiciones de entorno institucional, social, ambiental y de mercado.…

ECLAC supports Saint Lucia’s drive towards renewable energy

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean is actively supporting the Government of Saint Lucia as the country transitions from the use of fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, including solar and geothermal. In this context, ECLAC Caribbean’s Economic Affairs Officer, Willard Phillips, participated in a consultation process on February 25, on the development of a legal framework for the establishment of a National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC), which draws on the technical work carried out by ECLAC in Saint…

Monitoring the SDGs in the Caribbean

CEPAL reforzará cooperación con industriales de América Central

El Secretario Ejecutivo Adjunto de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), Antonio Prado, se reunió el jueves 3 de marzo de 2016 con directivos de la Asociación de Industriales Latinoamericanos (AILA), con quienes acordó reforzar la colaboración y el intercambio de conocimientos, especialmente en áreas relacionadas con la integración regional como la energía, infraestructura, tecnología, transporte y logística. El Presidente y Secretario General de la AILA, Fernando López y Javier Zepeda, respectivamente, visitaron hoy la sede del organismo de las Naciones Unidas en Sant…

Taller: Rol de las empresas de servicios energéticos para dinamizar el mercado de Eficiencia Energética en América Latina y El Caribe

Montevideo 18 y 19 de febrero de Febrero de 2016, Centro de Formación de la Agencia Española (AECID), con el apoyo del Programa CEPAL/BMZ-giz…