The dramatic drop in the price of crude oil from around 100 dollars per barrel ($/b) in June 2014 to just over 30 $/b today has produced a wealth of commentary and analyses. Some have focused on the impact that such a steep decline will have on oil exporters, others have discussed the potential benefits to consumers, and there have also been good discussions on fiscal and … [Read more...] about A New Model for the Oil Market
Youth Help Build a Renewable Energy Future in Mexico
With the end to Mexico’s state monopoly over energy and the opening up to foreign investment in 2013, new employment opportunities are arising in the renewable energy sector. But what skills do these jobs require? And is the workforce ready to meet private sector demands? … [Read more...] about Youth Help Build a Renewable Energy Future in Mexico
Innovative Finance Models for Energy Efficiency
How can we promote investment in the Caribbean, a region which has long experienced some of the highest energy costs in the world? There are significant barriers to obtaining financing to develop energy efficiency projects in the region. … [Read more...] about Innovative Finance Models for Energy Efficiency
How can Energy Efficiency Improve the Lives of Women?
In Latin America and the Caribbean, women often responsible for taking care of the home and raising children. In the region, millions of women stay at home to take care of the housework and children. What does this have to do with energy? A lot. … [Read more...] about How can Energy Efficiency Improve the Lives of Women?
3 Keys to an Irresistible Energy Efficiency Program
Daily, millions of homes in Latin America and the Caribbean lose energy in the process of cooling or heating: in the case of dry climates, as in Mexicali, Mexico, households can consume more than 1,000 kWh / month for electricity in the warmer months due to the excessive use of air conditioning. In Chile, however, estimates indicate that households consume on average 830 kWheq … [Read more...] about 3 Keys to an Irresistible Energy Efficiency Program