Sedn november 2016

Sustainable Energy & Development News

VOL.1 NOVEMBER 2016

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

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Latin America And The Caribbean Are Turning To Renewable Energy, Lowering Carbon Emissions Countless of climate change conferences or talks have been held and they have since encouraged the world to turn to renewable energy sour Read more

Wigton Windfarm Opens Renewable Energy Training Lab Wigton Windfarm Limited has opened a renewableenergy training facility at its Resource Centre in Rose Hill, Manchester.

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International Climate Change Body Embarks On First Caribbean Visit The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the international body for assessing the science related to climate change, is this week embarking Read more

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Renewable Energy World International December 13-15, 2016 Orlando FL, USA Solar Power Asset Management & Performance January 1, 2017 Newport Beach, California, USA PLATTS 17th Annual Caribbean Energy Conference January 26-27, 2017 Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic PLATTS 16th Annual Liquefied Natural Gas Conference February 9-10, 2017 Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria, Houston, Texas

28-11-2016 || New Kingston To Become A ‘Smart City’ By next year, New Kingston, the premier business district in Jamaica’s capital, is to be transformed into a ‘smart city’, which means persons who live and work in the area will find themselves plugged into technology grids for the seamless delivery of services. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley said this week that New Kingston is to be a test case for a broader rollout down the line. “The smart city initiative will start right here in New Kingston. What it is all ... Read more 25-11-2016 || Monopoly, Govt. Officials Block Clean Energies: US Envoy Santo Domingo.- US ambassador James W. Brewster on Wednesday accused a “monopoly” and government sectors of maneuvering to block the advance of alternative energies in the Dominican Republic, a situation he affirms must end. “Government officials, monopolies and others who try to prevent the positive steps that the country and companies like yours that promote the use of clean energy must stand aside and ... Read more 24-11-2016 || Dangriga Officially Inaugurates Solar Street Lamps Residents of the Culture Capital will notice that there are some strange looking lamp posts in the Alejo Beni Park and other areas of the town.

Those are solar powered lights and they were officially inaugurated after the official Garifuna Settlement Day ceremony on Saturday, November 19. Belize adopted its first national policy on climate change in March 2015 called the National Climate Change Policy, Strategy and Action Plan. This policy was developed by the Belize National Climate Change Committee, established in 2010. The committee ... Read more 21-11-2016 || Cuban Vice President Discuss Ways To Expand Cooperation With IAEA Chief During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation on human health, livestock health, environment protection and others, and discussed how to expand cooperation in the near future. On several occasions, the international nuclear energy watchdog IAEA has acknowledged Cuba’s contribution to and cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and the training of its experts, Cuban media reported. Cuba is a mameber of the ... Read more

REPORTS Study on the Development of the Renewable Energy Market in Latin America and the Caribbean Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap (C-SERMS) Phase 1 Summary and Recommendations for Policymakers Energy Security in the Caribbean : Unique Challenges Perspective Paper February 2015

DOCUMENTS National Energy Plan - Final Draft Commonwealth of Dominica

Power Systems of the Future A 21stCentury Power Partnership Thought Leadership Report

UNIVERSAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Understanding the Transformational Challenge for Developed Countries

Millennium Development Goal 8 Taking Stock of the Global Partnership for Development

18-11-2016 || Solar Panels Poorly Fitted As Barbados Continues to push its renewable energy programme, new research has found that some photovoltaic (PV) panels are being incorrectly installed on buildings, including homes, across the country.

And it has concluded that homeowners and those with commercial properties may not be getting the maximum benefits of their systems as a result. The research, said one of the academics involved in the project, Dr Tom Rogers, a lecturer in the Faculty of Science ... Read more -11-2016 || Solar Panels To Be Installed At Jamaica House As Gov’t Commits To Renewable Energy Marrakech, Morocco (CMC) — The Government of Jamaica has announced its participation in the Solar Head of State coalition by installing solar panels at Jamaica House – home to the Office of Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

“This project is symbolic of the renewable future we see for Jamaica and the Caribbean. Islands like Jamaica are becoming leaders for demonstrating the deployment of solar technology, and I aim to lead by ... Read more 14-11-2016 || CARICOM Energy Month Gets Underway Georgetown, Guyana -- Caribbean citizens will, over the next few weeks, have the opportunity to get in the know on how to cut their fuel costs while exchanging ideas on solutions to the energy challenges facing the Caribbean. All this, courtesy of the observation of November as CARICOM Energy Month (CEM), which is being celebrated under the theme “Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Development”. CEM -- a partnership among the Caribbean Community ... Read more 14-11-2016 || Caribbean - Reaching for Renewables: The Way Forward For Trinidad And Tobago (Commentary) The Caribbean region stands to lose an estimated $US22 billion annually by the year 2050 due to climate-related natural disasters if climate change is allowed to continue its devastation. One way to curb this wanton wastage is through incentivised investment in the establishment of renewable energy infrastructure. The first to bat must be Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). As the largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the Caribbean and with the second highest per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint in the world, T&T ... Read more 11-11-2016||Solar Heating Push The success of the Solar Water Heating Sector has shown what local entrepreneurial spirit, generous fiscal concessions and the support of the community can achieve to make the island a model in the world.

This is according to Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart, who believes there is need to increase the penetration rate of these systems in the island, especially in the lower income sector. In light of this, he disclosed that a study will be shortly commissioned to analyse the state of the sector and to determine what further ... Read more 10-11-2016 || CARICOM Spotlights Energy: Citizens Urged To Support Efforts The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is this month drawing public attention to the energy realities of the region while helping individuals to identify how to better conserve while cutting costs. They are doing it through a slew of activities, all of which are being celebrated as part of CARICOM Energy Month and under the theme “Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Development”.

“There are really two main things we are trying to do. One ... Read more

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09-11-2016 || Jamaica, Canada Partner On Energy Research Local NGO emPOWERed Caribbean Communities has partnered with a British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to establish an energy research unit the parties say will find real-world solutions to everyday problems people face. In addition to research, the unit — Caribbean Energy Solutions Research Institute (CESRI) — is expected to provide technical assistance to the energy sector in the island and the Caribbean while sharing best practices and bench-marking with other researchfocused organisations. At the signing of the agreement at the ... Read more 09-11-2016 || Energy Conference Opens On Thursday - Barbados A two-day energy conference starting Thursday (Nov 10) will focus on galvanizing the urgent next steps to promote sustainable energy development in the Caribbean, says the president of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA). Aidan Rogers said in an interview Tuesday the conference would aim to take sustainable energy development from “dreams to reality”. The BREA president described the conference and exhibition as one to take “practical steps” in areas such as regulation, policy and investment. A key objective of the conference is identifying the measures ... Read more 07-11-2016 ||Saint Lucia Observes Energy Awareness Month 2016 The Renewable Energy Division of the Department of Sustainable Development is hosting the annually observed Energy Awareness Month from November 07th – 30th, 2016. This year marks the thirteenth year that Saint Lucia is hosting this event. The observance of activities during Energy Awareness Month aids in the promotion of national education and awareness on sustainable energy issues and also in the advancement of the use of sustainable energy technologies. St. Lucia boasts of being the region’s pioneer in the observance of Energy Awareness ... Read more 4-11-2016 || Advancing the Wind Farm Project In Dennery On Thursday, November 3rd, 2016, the Government of Saint Lucia led discussions to facilitate the smooth continuation of the multi-million dollar development of a 12MW Wind Farm in Anse Cannot, Dennery.

The meeting was spearheaded by Acting Prime Minister Dr. Gale Rigobert who is also the Minister with responsiblity for Renewable Energy. Other participants included the Saint Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC), the project developer, WindTex Energy and the Department of Sustainable Development. Read more 02-11-2016 || Oil Majors Said To Be Joining Forces On Renewable Energy Fund Reuters is reporting that seven leading oil and gas companies will be joining forces to create a renewable energy investment fund for the development and promotion of renewable energy. In news published Wednesday, Reuters reports that seven oil and gas companies — BP, Eni, Repsol, Saudi Aramco, Royal Dutch Shell, Statoil, and Total — are intending to announce a renewable energy investment fund on Friday. All details of ... Read more 01-11-2016 || Will Homeowners Insurance Cover My Solar Panels?

Most covered property losses due to hurricanes are wind related – rather than due to flooding – and many Florida residents might be wondering if damage to extraneous structures or solar panels is covered by their homeowners insurance. Concerns about solar panels feel scant considering the disaster as a whole. Matthew was the costliest hurricane to hit the Atlantic since Sandy, killing at least 522 people and resulting in more than half ... Read more

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30-11-2016 ||Flooding, Landslides Hit East Trinidad Heavy overnight rainfall battered East Trinidad, tearing off the roofs of homes and causing landslides Tuesday morning. Early reports indicate that the roofs of at least 11 homes in Matelot were torn off by strong winds. Boats have reportedly sunk due to rough seas and several parts of Matelot saw landslides across main roads, making it impassable. Read more 28-11-2016 || Harry to Learn About Global Warming Impact On Grenada Beach Visit Prince Harry will visit a Grenadan beach today to learn about the impact climate change is having on the Caribbean’s environment. On one of the island state’s most beautiful beaches, Harry will be told about the steps organisations and institutions are taking to repair and protect the country’s precious eco-system. The Prince will learn how gardeners from the Coral Restoration Project are rebuilding the coral reef ... Read more 24-11-2016 ||Caribbean Advised To Prep For Uncertain Future Of US Climate Response With the future and extent of United States (US) financial and/or other support of the global climate change response unsure, Caribbean islands have been cautioned to be prepared to go it alone. Former head of the CARICOM Task Force on Sustainable Development, Dr James Fletcher, said there are currently four scenarios for US support under the presidency of ... Read more 23-11-2016 || More Hurricanes Likely For Northeast US: Study Paris (AFP) - A study warned Wednesday of hurricanes hitting the US northeast coast more frequently in future due to climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions. As the planet has warmed over the last few hundred years, Atlantic hurricanes have moved gradually northward from the western Caribbean to northern North America, said a study ... Read more

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22-11-2016 ||Late-Season Tropical Storm Strengthens; No Threat to Ja Late-season Tropical Storm Otto is expected to strengthen in the Caribbean during the next 48 hours and become a hurricane by Wednesday. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica this morning reported that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 95 km/h with higher gusts. At 4:00 am, the centre of the tropical storm was located near latitude ... Read more 22-11-2016 || Magnitude 5.0 Quake Jolts Trinidad An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 rocked southern Trinidad on Sunday night, the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UWI) has reported. It said that the quake, which occurred at around 9.36 pm (local time) was ... Read more 19-11-2016 ||Scientists Monitoring Changes at Dominica’s Boiling Lake Roseau, Dominica (CMC) — Visitors to the Boiling Lake, a volcanohydrothermal feature located in the southern end of the island, have been urged to avoid visiting the area due to a change in water levels. The warning was issued by Office of Disaster Management and the Trinidad ... Read more 17-11-2016 || PM Defends Actions On Environment, Climate Change Confronted with scepticism from civil society over the value and urgency his administration places on addressing climate change and environmental issues, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clear the air. “I don’t believe that I could have set up a ministry of climate change,” he said, addressing the first concern levelled against his administration which opted instead to set up a Ministry of ... Read more 16-11-2016 ||Storm Brews In Marrakech Over Adaptation Fund There is a storm brewing over the Adaptation Fund (AF)and what it represents to the developing world, as countries look to operationalise the Paris Agreement that plots the route to global climate security. “There is concern over the AF now that the market (for certified emissions reductions issued for Clean Development Mechanism projects) ... Read more 12-11-2016 || Haiti Rattled By Earthquake Haiti was rattled on Saturday by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 but there were no immediate reports of deaths of injuries. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the quake, which occurred at 1:00 am (local time), was located on land at a depth of 12.3 km, at least five kilometres north of Les Anglais (South), 51 km northwest of Les Cayes, 35 km ... Read more 09-11-2016 ||Trump Win Stokes Fears Over Climate Change Goals Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president triggered fears that his view that global warming is a hoax might lead other nations to scale back ambitions under a landmark climate change deal, while renewable energy stocks fell on world markets. Trump’s victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton cast a dark cloud over delegates attending a 200-nation meeting in Marrakesh being held from Nov. 7-18 to celebrate the start ... Read more 09-11-2016 |Zero Investment Energy Management Ideas Being Taught

By OECS Policy makers and technicians from various government entities are learning new ways to deploy energy management solutions which require zero investment. The training which began on November 8 ... Read more 04-11-2016 ||Paris Climate Deal Enters Force Ahead Of Schedule The Paris Agreement on climate change enters into force Friday — faster than anyone had anticipated — after a year with remarkable success in international efforts to slash man-made emissions of carbon dioxide and other global warming gases. It means the world has moved a little closer to fixing what scientists say is the root cause of the world’s rising ... Read more