Energy Resources
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.
courtney
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17 Jun 2011
Like other oil-importing countries, Dominica is vulnerable to oil price fluctuations. The rising world oil prices starting in 2004 brought an economic shock for Dominica. On the positive side, this has resulted in a focus of alternative energy in the country in recent years. Potential of geo-thermal energy has been discovered in Dominica, and the economic feasibility of this potential is being examined. The Regulatory Commission for electricity and energy, the utilization of the licensing and...
courtney
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17 Jun 2011
Antigua and Barbuda is virtually 100% dependent on imported petroleum products for its energy sources. The three most important sources of energy used in Antigua and Barbuda in order of preference are natural gas, oil and steam turbines. The country appears to have considerable potential for renewable energy utilization. This is particularly true for wind and solar technologies. Historically wind power was used extensively in Antigua for sugar production, reflecting the presence of a favorable...
admin
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03 May 2011
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thebahamasweekly.com
Monday (May 2) marked the official, nationwide launch of the Ministry of the Environment’s Energy Efficiency in Residential Lighting Programme. This initiative seeks to reduce household energy costs, minimize the energy requirements of BEC, and reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuels. The Ministry plans to distribute 270,000 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs along with brochures about the benefits of CFLs.
Residents in Central and North Andros received CFLs yesterday (...
