In Latin America, there are still 22 million people who do not have access to electricity. They live in remote and poor areas that are difficult to access, where the electric grid remains out of reach due to the costs of grid extension. These communities usually use kerosene, candles or diesel generators to light their homes and businesses, which is often detrimental to health, … [Read more...] about Hands On: What can be done to connect 22 million Latin Americans to the grid.
Energy Dossier: Trinidad and Tobago
The Energy Dossier of Trinidad and Tobago is part of a series of publications produced by the Energy Division of the Infrastructure and Environment Department of the Inter-American Development Bank. It is designed to increase the knowledge base about the composition and organization of the energy sector of Latin American and Caribbean countries. Each dossier describes the … [Read more...] about Energy Dossier: Trinidad and Tobago
How Much Do Homes Spend on Energy?
Electricity, gas, and transportation fuels are an important component of the household budget. Its use for lighting, heating, cooling, and cooking exemplify some of the basic activities that require a reliable supply. The importance of such services in the family budget reflects its relevance and constitutes a dimension of interest for public policies that seek to guarantee the … [Read more...] about How Much Do Homes Spend on Energy?
How Much Do Homes Spend on Energy?
Electricity, gas, and transportation fuels are an important component of the household budget. Its use for lighting, heating, cooling, and cooking exemplify some of the basic activities that require a reliable supply. The importance of such services in the family budget reflects its relevance and constitutes a dimension of interest for public policies that seek to guarantee the … [Read more...] about How Much Do Homes Spend on Energy?
For Latin America and the Caribbean, Yesterday’s Infrastructure Won’t be Enough
For years experts have agreed that the fundamental role of infrastructure in enhancing productivity becomes clearest when measured against the consequences of low-quality service. … [Read more...] about For Latin America and the Caribbean, Yesterday’s Infrastructure Won’t be Enough