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Sustainable Energy & Development News VOL.1 JUNE 2012 THE MONTHLY REVIEW OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT NEWS IN THE CARIBBEAN FROM THE REGION”S LEADING INFORMATION PLATFORMS. Jamaican Government moves closer to Renewable Energy market. The government is moving to liberalise the Renewable Energy market with amendments to the Petroleum Corporaon of Jamaica Act. The Parliament is being asked to back a resoluon tabled by Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell aimed at breaking the PCJ’s monopoly on renewable energy iniaves in the island. Read more This publication is prepared by the Caribbean Energy Information System. Bahamas Water & Sewerage installs pilot Desalinaon System A new Integrated Pump and Energy Recovery (IPER) system for larger desalinaon facilies was introduced on 2 July 2012 at the Singapore Internaonal Water Week by General Electric (GE). GE claims it will reduce energy demands associated with pumping water by at least 10%. Read more Small Island Developing States like Dominica to benefit from Rio pledge Small Island Developing states like Dominica, are comforted by news that US$513 billion worth of funding has been pledged by governments of developed countries, towards a sustainable future. Read more What’s Happening Now Across The Region...
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Sustainable Energy &Development News
VOL.1 JUNE 2012
THE MONTHLY REVIEW OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT NEWS IN THE CARIBBEAN FROM THE REGION”S LEADING INFORMATION PLATFORMS.
Jamaican Government moves closer to Renewable Energy market.The government is moving to liberalise the Renewable Energy market
with amendments to the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica Act.The Parliament is being asked to back a resolution tabled by Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell aimed at breaking the PCJ’s monopoly on
renewable energy initiatives in the island. Read more
This publication is prepared by the Caribbean Energy Information System.
Bahamas Water & Sewerage installs pilot Desalination SystemA new Integrated Pump and Energy Recovery (IPER) system for larger desalination facilities was introduced on 2 July 2012 at the Singapore International Water Week by General Electric (GE). GE claims it will reduce energy demands associated with pumping water by at least
10%. Read more
Small Island Developing States like Dominica to benefit from Rio pledge
Small Island Developing states like Dominica, are comforted by news that US$513 billion worth of funding has been pledged by governments
of developed countries, towards a sustainable future. Read more
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29-6-2012 ||Anguilla Renewable Energy Integration Project draft ReportThe information contained in this draft report of the Anguilla Renewable Energy Integration Project is only for information purposes and may be subject to further revision. Read more
29-6-2012 ||Bahamian owned Engineering and Energy development company makes courtesy call on Grand Bahama Port AuthorityThe energy development compay’s energy audits reduce electricity bills with recommendations and implementation such as installing solar, wind and other renewable energy systems. Read more
28-6-2012 ||NSWMA and JICA sign MoU to pursue the conversion of solid waste to energyThe National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) to fund the expansion of a compost facility as part of efforts to pursue the conversion of solid waste to energy. Read more
29-6-2012 ||Electricity coverage at 97.5 %- Renewable Energy to provide solution for remaning 60,000 homesRather than tap into the grid to access expensive fossil fuel generated electricity, the Jamaica Government is pushing for the remaining 2.5 per cent of homes to utilize renewable sources. Read more
28-6-2012 || IDB approves $17 million for Barbados smart energy programThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the approval of a $17 million loan to support Barbados’ Public Sector Smart Energy program. This agreement facilitates cooperation in areas such as social cohesion and poverty reduction, regional integration and trade development, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change and statistics. Read more
27-6-2012 || Towards Greening Barbados EconomyThe significant increase in Barbados’ fossil fuel consumption can be directly linked to the fact that the generation of electricity and transportation represents 50% and 33% respectively of total fuel imports in 2010. Read more
27-6-2012 ||Street Light Audit underway for Solar RetrofittingThe Audit is in keeping with initiatives by the Jamaican Government to reduce high energy costs. The Ministry is also undertaking a pilot project with Green RG for the retrofitting of over 5,000 street lights with solar/LED lighting. Read more
24-6-2012 || Updated: Final Prototype PPA for Renewable Energy Projects – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for the CaribbeanUpdated on June 25, 2012- The Final Prototype Power Purchase Agreement that was developed under the IDB-funded Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Project for CARILEC. Read more
23-6-2012 ||Statement by the Most Honourable Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development‘Sustainable development’ is without meaning unless it takes full account of the ‘triple bottom line’ – the social, economic and environmental pillars. We must use these three pillars to redress historic social inequities, build an economic base to improve standards of living Read more21-6-2012 ||Minister Paulwell heads Jamaican delegation to Cuba to discuss Renewable EnergyEnergy Minister Phillip Paulwell is to lead a five member delegation to Cuba to hold discussions on renewable energy as well as the ICT sector. Read more
20-6-2012 ||DBJ Champions Energy efficient businesses with Renewable EnergyThe Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) launched DBJ GreenBiz, an energy efficiency project that gives local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) technical and financial assistance in energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy. Read more
19-6-2012 ||St Kitts and Nevis to waive taxes on Renewable Energy EquipmentSt Kitts and Nevis’ Cabinet has approved the waiving of taxes on a range of equipment that produces Alternative Energy. Read more
19-6-2012 ||Schools get awards in “Improving the Lives of our Citizens through Renewable Energy and/or Energy Efficient Technologies and Products” Competition in Jamaica.This competition challenged the students to address energy issues that are currently impacting various aspects of life in Jamaica. In the essay competition, entrants were asked to tackle topics such as “investing in developing renewable energy resources instead of oil and gas exploration”. Read more
18-6-2012 ||Parottee home owners go Wind, SolarThe school choir and others at the Kholov residence at Parottee, just outside the St Elizabeth parish capital, Black River, were celebrating their hosts’ departure from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) electricity grid. Thanks to a mix of wind and solar energy applications. Read more18-6-2012 || JSEA Public Forum on Climate ChangeThe Jamaica Solar Energy Association (JSEA) hosted a Public Forum on Energy on Monday, June 18, 2012. Presenters Anthony Lambkin and Eleanor Ereira from the InfoDev World Bank Group gave a brief outline of plans for the establishment of a Caribbean Innovation Centre under its Climate Technology Programme. Read more
18-6-2012 ||In Antigua and Barbuda, biodigestors will lead to energy savingsThe Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment of Antigua and Barbuda, is implementing a pilot project in which small-scale producers receive training in the installation of biodigestors. Read more
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18-6-2012 || Small island states with ambitious energy ambitions ahead of Rio+20Small island states are setting an ambitious energy agenda for the upcoming Rio+20 meetings, urging more financial support for their struggle in replacing fossil fuels with Renewable Energy for their energy supply. Read more
18-6-2012 || Climatescope 2012 – Index highlights Latin America and Caribbean clean energy opportunitiesLatin America and the Caribbean boast extraordinary renewable energy resources and much of the region has seen strong economic growth in recent years. Still, the local clean energy sector is just beginning to gain traction, last year attracting less than 5 % of an estimated $280 billion invested worldwide. Read more
14-6-2012 || Green Globe certifies Rosalie Bay Resort in DominicaRosalie Bay Resort features 96 solar panels and a 225 kilowatt wind turbine, the first wind turbine on Dominica and one of the largest in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. Currently, most of the energy used at the resort comes from renewable sources, including the energy to heat water. An additional 106 more efficient solar panels are to be installed later this year. Read more
14-6-2012 ||Cuba will vigorously develop renewable energyAs a commitment to the development of national energy security and strategic industries, the Cuban government has said that within the next eight domestic renewable energy production will increase by 12%. Read more
14-6-2012 || Caribbean renewables have made a sluggish start, but could still gather steamMonopolistic state-owned utilities are often considered the root cause of stagnation in what should be buoyant renewables markets, given the abundance of sun, sea and wind. The most recent incident is the case of the much-anticipated Nevis geothermal project. Read more
14-6-2012 ||A Snapshot at Belize’s Renewable PotentialIn an era when the fossil fuel source continues to hit record-high price, Belize is well-positioned to harness extensive breeds of renewable, and greener energy sources that are sustainable for the longer-term — such is also the key to long-term prosperity. Read more
14-6-2012 ||Minister Paulwell stands by renewable energyThe Minister said he was pleased that the National Housing Trust had agreed to give loans for solar energy and with the recent announcement from the Minister of Finance that there will no longer be any import duties or GCT on solar equipment. Read more
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11-6-2012 ||Online Solar Installation Training- US Solar Institute“We receive a lot of calls from Jamaican students who want to take part in our solar workshops or electricity training courses but simply can’t find the time or money to get away. If this sounds like you, we’re thrilled to introduce two new ways for you to start your solar training without leaving home.” Read more
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11-6-2012 ||Regional stakeholders discuss radiation in JamaicaStakeholders from across the region are participating in a five-day workshop examining the need to improve the regulatory infrastructures for radiation safety, and the security of radioactive sources. Read more
10-6-2012 ||US Company likely to set up Solar Farm On BVI; Research Already Done – Hon. PickeringA Tennessee-based company may soon move to set up a solar farm on Anegada as government looks to use that island as a major pilot project for renewable energy in the territory. This recent development was announced by Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour. Read more
10-6-2012 || June Workshop in US Virgin Islands focuses on Clean Energy StrategiesResidents are invited to attend a free Community Clean Energy Workshop,Bjerget House in Christiansted, St. Croix. The workshop will feature progress reports on the goal of reducing the territory’s dependence on fossil fuel 60 per cent by 2025. Read more
9-6-2012 ||Cuba promotes environment friendly power generationAlthough the Caribbean island is boosting the use of Renewable Energy sources, 96% of its electricity production is based on fossil fuels. Read more
8-6-2012 || Red light for Green Energy in Latin America and the CaribbeanThe region lured less than 5% of the $260bn (£169bn) in new investment in clean energy projects and companies worldwide last year, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance and the Inter-American Development Bank’s multilateral investment fund (MIF). Read more
6-6-2012 ||Nevis geothermal project engages Hezy Ram in efforts to surviveRam estimated the cost of the project at $70M to $80M and he believes that finding financing would be the easiest part of the project as multi-lateral banks are already interested and the risk is low. Read more
6-6-2012 ||IRENA finds significant Renewable Energy job potential in developing countriesThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released a new report titled “Renewable Energy Jobs and Access,” focusing on job creation through renewable energy technologies in rural areas. It finds that if the UN goal of providing sustainable energy for all by 2030 is reached, up to four million jobs will be created in the off-grid electricity sector alone. Read more
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6-6-2012 ||US Virgin Islands signs agreement for large-scale Solar power projectThe US Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has signed a solar power purchase and interconnection agreements with three companies to provide energy for the territory. The agreement will provide approximately nine megawatts of Solar Energy per district into WAPA’s electrical grid. Read more
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1-6-2012 ||Caribbean’s first Energy Institute opensUniversity of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and the National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) launch the English-speaking Caribbean’s first ever Energy Institute. Read more
1-6-2012 ||Solar manufacturing plant planned for St. KittsPlans to set up a solar panel manufacturing plant in St Kitts are ongoing and the next set of low-income homes will be electrified by solar energy. Read more
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25-6-2012 ||Sustainable Energy Finance Summer AcademyDue to overwhelming demand, the Frankfurt School – UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate and Sustainable Energy Finance (the Centre) offers not just one, but two Sustainable Energy Finance Summer Academies in 2012. The first will take place in Frankfurt, Germany from July 15 to 20, and the second in Nairobi, Kenya from October 21 to 26, with a special regional focus on Africa. Read more
SCAN ME AND LOG ON!25-6-2012 ||Secure Your Energy Future with JPS 50001 ISO Energy Management SeminarsThe Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in collaboration with the Bureau of Standards Jamaica and the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) will be hosting the captioned seminar in Montego Bay on July 12. The purpose of the Seminar is to generate awareness employ sustainable energy efficiency measures. This will not only alleviate the impact of the spiraling costs associated with the use of electricity, energy efficiency and performance and highlight of this event will be the introduction of the ISO. Read more
25-6-2012 ||Energy Efficiency in industry 2012 – Industrial Summer StudyAfter 20 years of successful traditional Summer Studies, ECEEE now introduces a new series of events, focusing on energy efficiency in industry and industrial processes. The first industrial Summer Study will be held in September 2012. Read more
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22-6-2012 ||Government of Saint Lucia To Make Crucial Presentation To World Heritage Site CommitteeThe World Heritage Site Committee (WHC) is expected to consider a recommendation at its 36th meeting scheduled to take place from June 24th to July 6th , 2012 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation to place the Pitons Management Area (PMA) in Saint Lucia on the list of World Heritage Sites Endangered. Read more
21-6-2012 ||Global carbon emissions rise is far bigger than previous estimatesNew analysis by the Guardian shows the world emitted a record 31.8bn tonnes of carbon from energy consumption in 2010. Read more
21-6-2012 ||DBJ Champions Energy Efficient BusinessesThe Development Bank of Jamaica today launched DBJ GreenBiz, an energy efficiency project that gives local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) technical and financial assistance in energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy. Read more
24-6-2012 || ‘Project climate change’Outstanding local journalist Petre Williams-Raynor is to launch her first book, Project Climate Save. Williams-Raynor is the environment, career and education editor at Jamaica Observer and focuses on the difficulties that the world faces in dealing with the problem of climate change in an informative and fun way. Read more
21-6-2012 || The world map of CO2 emissionsWhich countries in the world emit the most carbon dioxide? How fast has China overtaken the US to reach the number one position? And why does Gibraltar have such high emissions per person? This interactive guide made for us by Craig Bloodworth of the Information Lab gives you a way to navigate the latest Energy Information Administration data. Read more
21-6-2012 ||SPREP, IOC, CCCCC to Cooperate on Climate ChangeThe Commonwealth Secretariat has announced that three regional organizations, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), have agreed to cooperate on steps to deal with the effects of climate change. Read more
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20-6-2012 ||CARICOM countries score low in carbon energy studyCaribbean Community (CARICOM) countries were rated in the lower half of a survey of 26 countries examined for their ability to foster low carbon energy growth. Read more
19-6-2012 ||Business leaders pledge action to protect environmentBusiness leaders gathered at a Rio+20 Conference yesterday pledged sustainable policies and joined a call for world leaders to usher in “a green industrial revolution” to save the planet. Read more
19-6-2012 ||Multilateral Development Banks commit to the Rio+20 Agenda for Inclusive Green GrowthOn the sidelines of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20) six of the world’s major multilateral development banks (MDBs) released a joint statement, which indicated their commitment to work together to support global transformation in line with the Rio+20 agreements. Read more
19-6-2012 ||Rio Pavilion hosts financing Sustainable Development DayOn its seventh day, the Rio Conventions Pavilion at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20) convened for Financing Sustainable Development Day. The event consisted of two sessions on natural capital solutions, namely: protected areas meeting global environmental challenges; and natural capital in Africa, Asia and Latin America – partnerships, policies and investments. Read more
17-6-2012 ||Green Growth Action Alliance launched to catalyze Private Sector Investment The Green Growth Action Alliance (G2A2) has been launched to address the estimated US$1 trillion annual shortfall in green infrastructure investment and support greater investments in clean energy, transportation, agriculture, and other green growth areas. Read more
16-6-2012 ||Jamaica Public Sector Energy Project to Cost $1.2 BillionMinister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said the government is looking to spend some $1.2 billion over the next two years to undertake several energy saving initiatives within public sector entities. Read more
14-6-2012 ||IDB makes $12 million grant for Haiti energy reformThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced the approval of a $12 million grant to support Haiti’s reforms to modernize its energy sector and increase the availability and affordability of energy. Read more14-6-2012 ||Jamaica’s fourth Wetland of International ImportanceThe Caribbean state of Jamiaca has designated its fourth Ramsar site, called Mason River Protected Area, Bird Sanctuary and Ramsar Site.The new site occupies a flattish area with several surface depressions, ponds, and sinkholes. Read more
8-6-2012 ||JPS Meter Testing Lab and Calibration Centre now Internationally AccreditedThe JPS Meter Testing Lab and Calibration Centre has now received the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC). The award ceremony took place on Friday May 11, making the JPS Meter Testing Lab, only the third organization in Jamaica to receive an award from JANAAC. Read more
12-6-2012 ||Energy Efficiency and the Proposed Building Code for JamaicaThis paper is intended as an introduction to the new building code proposed for use in Jamaica and the practical applications of sustainable design strategies towards more energy efficient design and construction. Read more
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13-6-2012 ||SRC develops enviro-friendly waste-treatment systemsThe Scientific Research Council (SRC) has developed environmentally friendly waste-treatment systems, using anaerobic technology. The primary products include Biogas-Anaerobic Technology, Biodigester Septic Tanks (BST) and Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) Reactor. Read more
1-6-2012 ||Greening the economy could yield up to 60 million jobs worldwide — ILOThe transformation to a greener economy could generate 15 to 60 million additional jobs globally over the next two decades and lift tens of millions of workers out of poverty, according to a new report led by the Green Jobs Initiative. The study, “Working towards sustainable development: Opportunities for decent work and social inclusion in a green economy,” says that these gains will depend on whether the right set of policies are put in place. Read more
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