In Latin America and the Caribbean, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy reached their highest levels in 2013. However, from 2014 to 2019, regional emissions decreased at an annual rate of 1.74%, to the growing share of renewables in the electricity generation mix, which rose from 53% in 2013 to 59% in 2019, as reported by the Inter-American Development Bank's Energy … [Read more...] about Latin America and the Caribbean can mitigate climate change by tapping into its energy efficiency potential
Ariel Yepez
Ariel Yépez-García es el gerente del sector de Infraestructura y Energía en el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID). Previamente, el Sr. Yépez-García se desempeñó como jefe de División de Energía en el BID. En esta posición, lideró la implementación de proyectos de energía para promover la transición energética, la descarbonización y el desarrollo sustentable de América Latina y el Caribe. Antes de su incorporación al Banco, el Sr. Yépez-García se desempeñó como economista senior de Energía en el Banco Mundial y como Director de Planeación Económica en Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). Asimismo, ocupó distintos puestos en la Secretaría de Hacienda en México, incluido el de Director General de Políticas de Ingresos, Derechos, Precios y Tarifas. Ariel también ha impartido cátedra en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México y en el Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. También ha publicado artículos y libros en temas de energía, infraestructura, regulación, finanzas públicas y organización industrial. Su más reciente libro ¿Cómo consumen energía los hogares? Evidencia en América Latina y el Caribe, ha sido publicado en inglés, español y portugués. Tiene un doctorado en economía por la Universidad de Chicago y una maestría en Economía por el Colegio de México. Ariel también recibió el Premio Nacional de Economía del Banco Nacional de México.
Collaboration as a catalyst for decarbonization
3 lessons learned from our collaboration with other energy institutions and Latin America’s path to decarbonization The global energy market has experienced volatility, price increases, and energy security challenges on many fronts in recent years. According to the 2022 World Energy Outlook, geopolitical and economic concerns have affected the energy markets worldwide, … [Read more...] about Collaboration as a catalyst for decarbonization
Five things you should know about the green energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean
During COP27, countries reaffirmed their 2016 Paris Agreement commitments, as most global institutions agree that countries must shift away from coal, oil, and gas and towards cleaner sources of energy. These sources include constantly improving technologies such as wind and solar. They also include nascent industries like hydrogen. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), … [Read more...] about Five things you should know about the green energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean
Harnessing the power of geothermal in Latin America and the Caribbean
The current combination of geopolitical pressures, and the urgent need to tackle climate change are shaping an opportunity for geothermal to surge across the region as a path to energy transition to clean, reliable and resilient baseload power. However, geothermal energy is not only available to generate electricity, but also direct uses of heat are as important for … [Read more...] about Harnessing the power of geothermal in Latin America and the Caribbean
How Do Households Consume Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Español The household sector is a key stakeholder in energy markets, mainly its regulation and policies. Since 1971, electricity and gas demand from Latin American and Caribbean households has more than tripled, outpacing high energy-intensive sectors such as transportation and manufacturing, and reshaping aggregate energy demand. Balancing affordability, quality, and … [Read more...] about How Do Households Consume Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean?