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Paola Méndez

Paola Méndez

Con más de 10 años de experiencia en el sector infraestructura, ha apoyado el diseño, implementación y evaluación de operaciones en áreas de energía y vivienda en diversos países de América Latina y el Caribe. Inicialmente como consultora para la División de Energía del BID, apoyó el desarrollo de operaciones y de conocimiento en temas de electrificación rural, energía solar y de eficiencia energética. Actualmente apoya a la División de Agua y Saneamiento (WSA) en el desarrollo de productos de conocimiento en temas de acceso a agua y saneamiento, eficiencia energética y manejo de residuos sólidos en la región. Antes del llegar al BID, trabajó en la Agencia Alemana de Cooperación Internacional (GIZ), en Alemania y Chile, apoyando transversalmente iniciativas bilaterales de cooperación técnica en el sector energético. Ha trabajado, adicionalmente, como consultora independiente para diversas organizaciones del sector público y privado. Es candidata a Doctor en Economía de la Universidad de Dauphine, cuenta con una Maestría en Desarrollo y Economía de la Universidad de Versalles en Francia y con el título de Ingeniera Civil Industrial Eléctrico de la Universidad Federico Santa María de Chile.

4 KEYS TO AN IRRESISTIBLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM

September 16, 2015 por Paola Méndez Leave a Comment

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 4 KEYS TO AN IRRESISTIBLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM

How energy efficiency can improve the lives of women

April 24, 2015 por Paola Méndez Leave a Comment

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. Since women and children spend more time at home, they will mostly benefit if the family can afford higher thermal quality housing, … [Read more...] about How energy efficiency can improve the lives of women

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