Support to the Energy Sector in the Caribbean

This project supports Caribbean countries in their pursuit of energy independence through renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. This project responds to the needs expressed by the Caribbean public and its private actors in three areas that include: 1) strengthening legislative and regulatory frameworks including national plans and policies to establish an enabling environment and support the achievement of sustainable energy targets; 2) conducting studies and economic assessments to assist private and public sector investors in the preparation and planning of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects; and 3) providing workshops training and professional attachments to increase knowledge and expertise in specific areas renewable energy and energy efficiency.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened legislative and regulatory frameworks for investment in and the uptake of renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions in the Caribbean; (2) increased deployment of energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies in the Caribbean; and (3) improved capacities and decision-making for the public sector private sector and the Caribbean Development Bank’s staff in the energy sector.