One of the key priorities of Latin America and Caribbean countries is to advance their international position competitively. Among the most important components of that advancement is electrical integration among the countries of the region. By allowing the commercial exchange of electricity among countries, this work provides major economic, social, and environmental benefits. … [Read more...] about What are the Challenges of International Electricity Interconnections?
5 Ways Energy Efficient Lighting Contributes to Strong Communities
Some 30 million Latin Americans lack access to electricity. At the same time, many areas in cities or surrounding cities have limited access to electricity services. This is especially true for public spaces like, parks, sports fields, and community centers. A new program called “Light Up Your Life” seeks to address the issue of limited public lighting in public spaces by … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Energy Efficient Lighting Contributes to Strong Communities
50 Shades of Grid: Why is a Shared Economy Sexy?
The term shared economy is a buzzword. Today it does not seem strange to share transportation via platforms like Uber, or even to share something as intimate as our home via Airbnb. This is just another consequence of Internet technology, which has facilitated greater interconnection between people to help with their daily needs. Although these new service providers encounter … [Read more...] about 50 Shades of Grid: Why is a Shared Economy Sexy?
3 Ways Governments can Take Advantage of Low Oil Prices and Invest in a More Sustainable Future
Energy is a key part of the social and economic development of a country. If you don’t believe me, just look at countries with a high dependence on petroleum-based fuels for energy consumption. For example, in Central America and the Caribbean where there are high penetrations of petroleum products for electricity generation, countries face high prices for … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Governments can Take Advantage of Low Oil Prices and Invest in a More Sustainable Future
Does Gender Equality Exist in the Energy Sector?
“This sector is not only for men. I am going to learn to be a technician!” A woman from Malawi told the story of her journey into the energy field at the Second Annual United Nations Sustainable Energy for All Forum in New York last May. She spoke to participants from the energy sector, 80% of whom were male and explained how, when she first got started in the energy field, … [Read more...] about Does Gender Equality Exist in the Energy Sector?