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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

What about microgrids for the USVI?

This blog post was written by Kervin Mathurin a Physics major at the University of the Virgin Islands.

Humankind energy consumption is without a doubt extremely high and of course expected to increase the more technologically advance we become. With this in mind it only makes sense that we are able to meet our high energy demands all the time. This can be done with the use of microgrids, which can work alongside or independently to the central grid to continuously provide the power we desire.

EnergyAriel StolzMarch 17, 2021renewable energy, clean energy, energy, microgridsComment

Solarize St. Thomas

Solarize St. Thomas is a community group purchasing initiative for solar energy and battery storage. That means that the more people participate the bigger the discount for everyone involved! LET'S GO SOLAR!

Intrigued? A launch event is scheduled for Jan 14th. Sign up on solarizestt.com for more info.

*Note. If you are interested in solar but it seems over your budget, there are opportunities for grants for those who qualify.

EnergyAriel StolzDecember 30, 2020st. thomas, solar energy, solar PV, battery storage, renewable energy

Hawaii has a goal for 100% Renewable Energy. Can we do it too?

To date, no one has goals as ambitious as Hawaii’s Clean Energy Initiative which aims to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045. And they are well on their way to achieving it…

“There are days now when Hawaii approaches having 60 percent of its power come from renewable energy.

Hawaii is an excellent role model for all of the USA and especially for the Virgin Islands as we share many similarities and constraints.

Energy, PolicyAriel StolzSeptember 20, 2019hawaii, energy, policy, renewable energy, clean energy, islandComment