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The Eastern Caribbean Energy Labeling Project implements a campaign to raise awareness of energy efficiency

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

In an effort to protect consumers from wasting electricity and money through the use of inefficient appliances, the Eastern Caribbean Energy Labelling Project (ECELP) is broadcasting several clips in TV and radio stations in the Eastern Caribbean under the slogan “Energy Sense = Dollar Savings.“ The campaign targets appliance retailers as well as their customers. […]


“The United States and Latin America: A Relationship of Partners, A Presentation by the U.S. Secretary of State”

Monday, November 18, 2013

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Organization of American States Washington, DC November 18, 2013 Share on facebookShare on twitter Photo credits: OAS press “Mr. Secretary-General, thank you very, very much. Thank you for a wonderful welcome on this absolutely beautiful, luscious, seductive fall day, as pretty as it gets, and one that’s quickly prompting […]


It’s CARICOM Energy Week! CEW 2013 “A Secure and Sustainable Energy Future Begins Now!”

Monday, November 11, 2013

CEW 2013 will be staged across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from November 10-16, 2013 under the general theme, “A Secure and Sustainable Energy Future Begins Now!” This is the third staging of CEW since its establishment as an annual event by CARICOM Energy Ministers in 2011. The model is for the CEW to be marked […]


Worldwatch Institute Launches Groundbreaking Sustainable Energy Roadmap for Jamaica

Monday, November 11, 2013

Washington, D.C.—The Worldwatch Institute today launched its groundbreaking Sustainable Energy Roadmap for Jamaica, a look at the measures that the Jamaican government can take to transition its electricity sector to one that is socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable. The report, Jamaica Sustainable Energy Roadmap: Pathways to an Affordable, Reliable, Low-Emission Electricity System, is the culmination […]


The International Solar Energy Society and the Mexican Solar Energy Association are organizing SWC2013 to provide a unique opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking opportunities for corporates and individuals working in the Americas and globally

Saturday, November 02, 2013

Join scientists, researchers, practitioners, industry, policy makers, financial experts, NGOs and government representatives coming together from around the world to share the latest R&D renewable energy technology breakthroughs; successful policy, financing and deployment strategies; and pathways to meet growing energy requirements and renewable energy targets locally and globally. The Congress program features plenary and keynote […]


The Report “Energy: A Vision on the Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean,” was Presented in Uruguay.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

On October 31, 2013, the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) headquarters in Montevideo presented the study “Energy: A Vision on the Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean,” developed jointly through the following Regional Organizations linked to the energy sector: ALADI, ARPEL, CEPAL, CIER, OAS, OLADE, and WEC, sponsored by CAF. The study […]