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UVI & VI Energy Office Seek Community Input on Energy Strategy for the Territory

The University of the Virgin Islands’ Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) in partnership with the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) are looking for community input on the development of a comprehensive energy strategic plan for the Territory. The aim of the plan is to outline potential strategies, actions and programs that will bring the Virgin Islands together towards a brighter, cleaner and sustainable future of energy management. The plan will establish both short and long-term objectives for progressing the Territory’s energy sector, in alignment with community principles.

Energy, PolicyAriel StolzOctober 6, 2021energy, renewable energy, clean energy, energy strategic plan, vi energy office, vieo, virgin islands, usviComment

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