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Saint Lucia is highly dependent on imported fossil fuels for energy production, which makes the country vulnerable to price volatility and supply shortages. Also, it is well known that the initial cost of investing in renewable technologies can be prohibitive so there is a need to find ways to av...

This document identifies mechanisms for financing investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in the Commonwealth of Dominica. The overall objective of this study is to examine financing opportunities which will provide greater incentives for the development of energy effici...

This paper was prepared to guide the first session of the training workshop Introduction to Financial Feasibility Assessment of EE and RE Projects in the Caribbean. It explores two potential reasons that might be hindering the adoption of energy efficiency policies in the Caribbean. The first rea...

The objective of this study is to research barriers to the identification and implementation of mechanisms for enhancing energy efficiency and investment in renewable energy in the Caribbean. Specifically the study aims to provide an assessment of the region’s status with respect to energy effici...

This document presents the evaluation report of the “Regional dialogue on energy efficiency and renewable energy policy” meeting, aimed at presenting one of the key targeted outputs of the GIZ/ECLAC project titled: “Sustainable energy in the Caribbean: Reducing the carbon footprint in the Caribb...

Este documento tiene como objetivo la realización de una descripción de las tendencias de consumo de energía en la República del Ecuador durante el periodo 2000-2012. Se analiza el comportamiento de los sectores productivos en términos de su consumo energético y se determinan las intensidades ene...

Luego de haberse analizado las fortalezas y debilidades de los programas que los países de la región han venido realizando en materia de eficiencia energética, la Unidad de Recursos Naturales (URNE) de la División de Recursos Naturales e Infraestructura (DRNI) ha podido concluir que uno de los pr...

This paper provides an overview of several parameters that would improve the fuel efficiency of shipping. Calculations are carried out from a Latin American perspective, and illustrate the emmissions to air and the fuel consumed by different transport modes.

Esta edición del Boletín FAL aborda la eficiencia energética y sus desafíos para el transporte de carga por carretera. Para ello, revisa distintos planes nacionales de eficiencia energética en el transporte, tanto de países desarrollados como de América Latina.