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Who Is GSEII?
Global Sustainable Energy Islands Initiative Formed as an informal partnership in 2001 in response to St. Lucias commitment to become a sustainable energy demonstration country
Partners: OAS ESG The Climate Institute UNIDO UNF Partner countries
St. Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony made first formal commitment at the Hague in 2000 St. Lucia SEP developed via a consultative process
Why Should St. Kitts and Nevis Care about the Energy Sector?
total dependence on imported petroleum for electricity generationhigh price of petroleum (US$70+/barrel) Inefficiency of small diesel gen-sets
High maintenance requirements/poor reliability of small diesel gen-sets results in electricity outages Negative Environmental impacts associated with diesel powered generation
Reduce fossil fuel imports Increase development and use of domestic natural resources Increase local employment and energy sector opportunities Lower energy costs Attract technology transfer/foreign investment Local environment (improved tourism appeal) Global environment (mitigate climate change emissions)
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with GSEII may prepare the way for Clean Energy Development through the development of a Sustainable Energy Plan
Articulate national goals and priorities for the energy sector Establish specific energy sector targets
Renewable energy utilization Energy efficiency/conservation
Elements of a SEP
I.
[1] Source: Generation Expansion Plan (2005-2015), St. Kitts Electricity Department (2005)
20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 year Base Min (-20%) Max (+20%)
Transportation Sector
Government purchase and sale of gasoline Cost of gasoline at the pump? Subsidies to maintain affordable gas prices? Transportation infrastructure plan? Average age of vehicle fleet? Organization of public transportation?
Utilize sugar cane and municipal solid waste to produced ethanol and electricity Need to assess optimal utilization biomass
Sufficient feedstock for commercial production? Economical to revitalize sugarcane crop? Long term reliability of feedstocks? Potential for ethanol exports?
Need site specific resource assessments to determine potential Wind broad analysis
Average wind speed = 6.18 m/s (10 m height) (St. Kitts) Average wind speed = 7.89 m/s (10 m height) (Nevis)
The most obvious opportunity for households, hotels, other buildings is solar hot water heaters
Increase mileage efficiency Incorporate hybrid vehicles Use of ethanol as a 10% blend (standard vehicles) or high percentage (E85) blend in flex fuel vehicles Improvements in public transport system Increase alternatives for pedestrian and bicycle traffic (bike lanes)
Liberalize electric utilities (including public private partnerships) Mandate Renewable Energy Technology Use
Renewable energy portfolio standard (require 1030% of installed capacity from renewables)
Promotion of Grid-Tied Renewables, Cont. Make firm commitments to key project opportunities (geothermal, biomass, etc.) Deliver on government responsibilities related to project developments (ie. Development of the sugarcane/feedstock supply, commit to long term PPAs, execute permits and licensing, etc.) Increase human capacity/awareness
Establish utility training programs Launch national education/awareness program
Seek international financing/resources for renewable energy feasibility and development (GEF, CDM, EU, World Bank)
Compact fluorescent lightbulb program (Cuba or GSEII/Climate Care) Public buildings energy efficiency assessments and retrofits Initiate comprehensive capacity building initiative Catalyze the establishment of ESCOs Launch national DSM program Establish appliance and building norms and standards Create/promote hotel Green Globe Program
Complete assessment of current conditions by 23 June Stakeholder dialogue and individual consultations on priorities by 30 June Draft 1 of SEP by GSEII distributed to Stakeholders for review by 15 July Revisions thru to Final Draft by 1 Sept Submission to Cabinet for Consideration by 15 Sept
Contact Information
Mark Lambrides
mlambrides@oas.org +1-202-458-6261
Kevin de Cuba
kdecuba@oas.org +1-202-458-
Maria Rivera
maria@energyandssecurity.com +1-703-
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