What is the future of electricity in Saint Lucia?

At the same time, recent developments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner-burning fuels (e.g., natural gas), electricity storage, and advanced controls and metering present a myriad of opportunities. Saint Lucia’s current electricity system is well managed, reliable, and equitable.

What is Saint Lucia's energy transition opportunity?

RESULTS Saint Lucia’s energy transition opportunity provides a win-win situation in which the Government of Saint Lucia supports constituents through cheaper electricity, and LUCELEC continues to profit and provide reliable service.

What are Saint Lucia's energy goals?

In 2014, the Government of Saint Lucia announced refined energy targets, setting a renewable energy penetration target of 35 per cent and an energy eficiency target of 20 per cent reduction in consumption in the public sector, both to be achieved by 2020.

What does the NURC do for Saint Lucia?

As the independent regulator in authority with a mandate for more renewable energy, the NURC focuses on and prioritizes the citizens of Saint Lucia. Pursuing a careful energy transition brings many benefits, including decreased generation costs and customer rates and increased reliability.

When did Saint Lucia start regulating electricity?

In 2010, Saint Lucia began a process to revise the electricity regulatory framework (last updated in 2006), including the concessionary agreement, in line with national objectives to increase the use of renewable energy. In early 2016, a new independent National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC) was established.

How can energy eficiency programs be implemented in Saint Lucia?

Energy eficiency program implementation— Deploying a program to encourage cost-efective energy eficiency across diferent customer groups in Saint Lucia requires funding, staf, and appropriate regulations. If energy eficiency measures are not adopted, electricity loads will remain higher than projected.