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30/04/2012
CREDP-GIZ and the OECS Secretariat launch EE Labeling Project
On a workshop held from 26-27th April 2012 in St. Lucia, CREDP-GIZ and OECS have launched the EU co-financed technical assistance project for the implementation of an Energy Efficiency standard and labeling system in the OECS.
See full press release here.
29/03/2012
Two consultancies upcoming under CSEP:
National Energy Audit Initiative
Deadline: 7th May 2012
More information can be found here: http://www.sepa-americas.net/noticias_detalle.php?ID=55
Sustainable Energy Financing Guide for the Caribbean Region
Deadline: 15th May 2012;
More information can be found here: http://www.sepa-americas.net/noticias_detalle.php?ID=56
05/03/2012
Second Ideas Energy Innovation Contest
The second Ideas Energy Innovation Contest has been launched in February 2012. The call for proposals for innovative projects aiming at the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energies in the Caribbean is open until April 30, 2012.
Please visit http://www.iadb.org/en/topics/energy/ideas/ideas,3808.html for more information.
07/02/2012
Sixth Caribbean Environmental Forum invites for submission of paper abstracts
From the 21 to 25 May 2012 the Sixth Caribbean Environmental Forum will be held in St. Kitts, organized by  and partners. Abstracts for conference papers are now called for. Please find details on the CEF web-page www.cef.org.lc.
09/12/2011
New Publications
The CREDP-Team has uploaded new publications in the Download-Section of its web-page. Please click here to find out more.
09/12/2011
2da Edicion del European Energy Manager Mercosur
La Cámara Argentino-Alemana tiene el agrado de anunciar la 2da edición del Diplomado EnergyManager Mercosur, que se llevará a cabo de marzo a agosto de 2012.
Por medio de la capacitación los participantes lograrán reducir el consumo de energía y mejorar la eficiencia energética en las industrias (fabricación, producción) y edificios (oficinas, edificios comerciales y hoteles) para disminuir los costos energéticos de la empresa.
Para mas de informacion haga click!
15/06/2011
OUR PLANET - Interactive Environmental Awareness Center opened it's doors in St. Lucia
“Our Planet Centre” is an animation centre that has just opened at La Place Carenage, Jeremie Street in St. Lucia. The highly interactive centre seeks to promote awareness of conserving the earth’s environment, beginning on the island of Saint Lucia. It has the biggest mirror-sphere in the world; boasts a hologram of Prince Charles that was recorded specifically for Saint Lucia as well as a “NASA Room” boasting features built by NASA especially for the Our Planet Centre in Saint Lucia.
The Government of Germany through its Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German International Cooperation (GIZ) is one of the main sponsors of this innovative project.
To read the full press release click here. To get to Our Planet's web-page click on the photograph.
01/06/2011
Windmill Boom Cuts Electricity Prices in Europe
On windy nights in northern Germany, consumers are paid to keep the lights on. This article published on www.bloomberg.com describes how wind power helps to reduce the electricity prices and explains the problems resulting from weak transmission infrastructure and measures taken.
To access the article click here!
19/04/2011
DW-TV Documentary about Renewable Energy Development in the Caribbean
For the time being, the Caribbean islands are almost completely dependent on oil, with renewable energy playing little to no role in the regional energy supply despite the fact that conditions are ideal. In the long run, the Caribbean could turn its back on fossil fuels and rely completely on solar energy and hydropower. Slowly but surely, the switch is happening.
To see the clip please click on the picture.
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