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United for Efficiency (U4E) supports Caribbean countries in strengthening energy-efficiency policies and regulatory frameworks. The programme provides technical assistance to governments to promote the adoption of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), energy labelling and related market surveillance mechanisms.

Energy efficiency plays an important role in the Caribbean context, where electricity costs are often high and power systems are typically small and import-dependent. Strengthening regulatory frameworks contributes to improved energy security, reduced electricity demand and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

At a Glance

  • Technical assistance to Caribbean countries on energy-efficiency policy
  • Support for MEPS and energy labelling frameworks
  • Capacity-building for policymakers and regulators
  • Analysis of potential energy and emissions savings

Project Details

Main Components

The objective of this Clean Cooling Collaborative (formerly K-CEP)-funded project with the Governments of the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and St Lucia is to showcase the myriad benefits of a rapid and comprehensive transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling.

  • Conduct five national cooling market assessments
  • Develop five national cooling strategies (NCS)
  • Recommend minimum energy performance standards and labels
  • Develop a financial mechanism targeting the hospitality sector
  • Provide capacity building on priority topics identified by the countries

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Dominican Republic Prepares to Harness the Potential of Sustainable Public Procurement to Target Air Conditioning Savings

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U4E-OLADE Webinars on Mobilizing Climate Financing to Achieve Climate Change Commitments

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Key Documents

Publications

An infographic about the Caribbean Cooling Initiative, highlighting refrigerations 59% share of hotels electricity use, projected equipment stocks in four countries, and regional efforts to improve cooling efficiency.

Caribbean Cooling Initiative (C-COOL)

The Caribbean Cooling Initiative (C-COOL) was established in early 2018...
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Infographic about Efficient Cooling in Dominican Republic: Cooling as a Service (CaaS) showing key benefits, barriers, the CaaS solution, benefits, and steps for implementation with logos for Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program and BASE.

Efficient Cooling in Dominican Republic: Cooling as a Service (CaaS)

The Caribbean Cooling Initiative (C-COOL) is making available a financial...
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Cover page titled Efficient Appliances and Equipment with colored bar graphics, a faint world map, and logos for UNEP and CLASP, promoting energy-efficient cooling in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Cooling guide/Latin America and the Caribbean

The document describes how countries in the Latin American and...
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Report cover titled Report on the transition to energy efficient lighting in Latin America and the Caribbean, presented in Santo Domingo, 2011, with UNEP, GEF and OLADE logos at the bottom.

Regional Report – Latin America and the Caribbean

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Partner Organizations

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Jamaicas coat of arms featuring a shield with a red cross, supported by a woman and man in traditional attire, a crocodile on top, and the motto Out of Many, One People below.
Logo of the Dominican Republic government with a blue dome and text: Gobierno de la República Dominicana in blue, Medio Ambiente below in red, on a light background.
Logo with a blue dome and text: Presidencia de la República Dominicana and Consejo Nacional para el Cambio Climático in red.
Logo of the Dominican Republic government with a blue dome and the text Gobierno de la República Dominicana and Energía y Minas in red.
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