Sustainable Energy & Development News
VOL.2 February 2013
THE MONTHLY REVIEW OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT NEWS IN THE CARIBBEAN FROM THE REGION”S LEADING INFORMATION PLATFORMS.
This publication is prepared by the Caribbean Energy Information System. What’s Happening Now Across The Region... RFP: Necker Island (Necker) Request For Proposals The Carbon War Room (CWR), Homer Energy and Reznick Think Energy have launched a request for proposals (RFP) on behalf of Virgin Limited Edition to provide renewable energy and energy services on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. Read more
Bamboo Charcoal Goes On Sale Bamboo charcoal has gone on sale in two grocery outlets in Kingston in a market-testing phase of the project to track consumer reaction to the product. The fuel is available at Lee’s Food Fair and General Foods Supermarket, said Gladstone Rose, chairman of the Bamboo and Indigenous Materials Advisory Committee (BIMAC). Read more
High Electricity Cost Hindering Business In Bahamas The cost of electricity in The Bahamas has no doubt hampered the progress of business and the attraction of new investors to this country, said Renward Wells, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Urban Development, while acknowledging the government’s plans for cheaper sources. Read more