The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

COUNTRY INDICATOR ANALYSIS

Opportunities include: -

• Energy Efficiency in Building (e.g. Lighting/AC/etc.). • Use of Solar Water Heaters to meet all hot water needs (e.g. Laundries). • Generation of electricity from Renewable Energy to meet business needs or supply grid (e.g. PV Biogas/Wind).

• Compliance with Efficiency Building Standards (LEED). • Cogeneration where extreme temperatures are used. • Greater application of combined heat and power (CHP) concept. • Energy recovery systems.

4.5.10 | DOMESTIC/RESIDENTIAL SECTOR The domestic sector accounts for approximately 26% of electricity consumption in the region. Figure 4.13, page 170, shows the contributions by country. This sector has been the target of government and utility driven energy efficiency programmes in the past and remains a priority area. Success at this level would benefit every citizen. These efforts are independent of any specific regulations and may be deployed based on individual decisions to reduce cost. Decisions around RE implementations are also within the control of individuals if they remain disconnected from the grid. Any connection to the grid to enhance the residential energy solution would require the approval of the electricity utility and depend on the specific policies and regulations governing the connection.

Given the wide reach of residential EE programmes or RE projects, it is critical that good communication that presents customer benefits exists. The desired actions in this sector include:

• Educational and action-oriented programmes to promote household energy efficiency and conservation • More EE residential programmes • Exploration of national energy policy options to increase RE implementations • Introduction of EE standards • Greater availability of energy efficient household appliances

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The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries