Accelerating private investment for a secure, resilient, and low carbon energy future through the Caribbean Regional Energy Policy Dialogue 2023 Energy services are key for improving lives across the Caribbean. The region experiences some of the highest electricity costs globally due to their heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation, thus impacting their … [Read more...] about Bringing together the Caribbean through Energy
Roberto G. Aiello
Roberto G. Aiello is a Principal Regional Energy Specialist for the Caribbean region at the Inter-American Development Bank. He has more than 23 years of experience in investment operations, technical assistance, and development policies in the energy sector and sustainable development. Prior to the Caribbean, he coordinated energy activities in the South Cone based in Paraguay and previously served as Regional Energy Advisor based in Washington DC. Before joining the IDB, he was a Senior Energy Specialist at the World Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean and most recently for the Pacific based in Australia. His previous experience includes climate finance project management, and coordination functions at the Secretariat for Sustainable Development in Argentina and in the private sector. Roberto is an Industrial Engineer and holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development.
How can government policies promote energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Government policy is the major driver of energy efficiency. For instance, in the residential sector power demand and electricity consumption often coincide with peak demand, making it very suitable for energy efficiency actions. … [Read more...] about How can government policies promote energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean?
How can government policies promote energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Government policy is the major driver of energy efficiency. For instance, in the residential sector power demand and electricity consumption often coincide with peak demand, making it very suitable for energy efficiency actions. … [Read more...] about How can government policies promote energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean?
What can we learn from energy efficiency policies in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Energy intensity in Latin America and the Caribbean is not decreasing as fast as the world average. … [Read more...] about What can we learn from energy efficiency policies in Latin America and the Caribbean?
What are some of the main barriers for energy efficiency programs in the power sector in Latin America?
Despite the multiple benefits of energy efficiency, including those for end users, the environment, and the economy in general, energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean has not taken off as could be expected. … [Read more...] about What are some of the main barriers for energy efficiency programs in the power sector in Latin America?