Energy Resources
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21 Jun 2011
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Within the next 12 months, Government will be putting a policy and legislative framework in place which supports energy efficiency and renewable energy.
This was disclosed by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Darcy Boyce, who was speaking at the launch of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association, (BREA) at Bagnall's Point Gallery, Pelican Village, today.
Senator Boyce stated that government is interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency for a number of reasons...
courtney
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20 Jun 2011
SVG has a National Energy Policy (NEP). In 2010, the country established its Energy Action Plan in 2010, which develops SVG’s energy policy from 2009 until 2030. SVG has no domestic sources of fossil fuel, and the country is entirely dependent on imported supplies. Alternative fuels have also been considered, with some potential identified in solar collection, geothermal power generation, and wind power. A goal has been set by The Energy Action Plan to deliver 30% of projected total electricity...
courtney
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20 Jun 2011
St. Lucia has a National Energy Policy. A Sustainable Energy Plan has been developed and adopted in the island. Renewable energy technologies and projects have also been introduced to St. Lucia. St. Lucia is a net importer of fossil-based commercial energy with its power and transport sectors completely relying on imported oil derivates. The sustained growth in the economy over the past decade has resulted in a climbing demand for energy on the island. This demand has been further exacerbated...
courtney
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20 Jun 2011
A Draft National Energy Policy and Action Plan (NEPAP) was released in 2010 by the Ministry of Public Works, Utilities, Energy and Housing of the Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. A National Energy Commission was established in mid-2010 consisting of senior representatives of related Ministries. Since January of 2010, the Ministry of Public works, Utilities, Energy and Housing has become the principal Ministry in charge of energy related issues. The St. Kitts and Nevis energy sector is...
courtney
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20 Jun 2011
The main energy sources in Haiti are wood, bagasse, water and petroleum products. 80% of the country’s energy consumption comes from local resources, among these 70% from wood, 5% from water, 4% from bagasse, with the remaining 20% being made up of imported oil products. The consumption of wood products as a main energy source is one of the main causes of deforestation in Haiti.
