1. REFLECTED IN JAMAICA’S ENERGY POLICY
THE UN’S SE4ALL:
REFLECTED IN JAMAICA’S ENERGY POLICY
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2. SE4ALL: PRIMARY OBJECTIVES Doubling EE improvement rates
Universal Access to Energy
Doubling the use of renewables
Doubling EE improvement rates
…to be achieved by 2030.
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3. REQUIREMENTS Movement away from ‘business as usual’.
Transformation of the global energy construct toward equity and sustainability.
Paradigm shift: Adding value through a new form of partnership.
Subscription to guiding principles to direct action: openness, consultation, information sharing, diversified approaches, transparency, inclusion of all stakeholders, competition, effective management, etc.
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4. LEADERSHIP Leadership at all levels: Government Private Sector
Civil society
Individuals
Responsible entities must execute their mandates.
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July 31, 2012
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5. ACTION AREAS SECTORAL Modern cooking appliances and fuels
Distributed electricity solutions
Grid infrastructure and supply efficiency
Large scale renewable power
Industrial and agricultural processes
Transportation; Buildings and appliances
ENABLING
Energy planning and policies
Business model and technology innovation
Finance and risk management
Capacity building and knowledge sharing.
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July 31, 2012
May 22, 2009
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6. IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP
Immediate term to 2012 (before Rio +20): Update national energy plan.
Short term to 2015: National energy plan structured to achieve agreed objectives; Capacities strengthened for investment readiness; active energy programmes in place.
Longer term 2015 to 2030: Legal, fiscal and regulatory frameworks and standards in place across all levels and sectors.
May 22, 2009
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7. JAMAICA’S ENERGY POLICY
Seven goals:
Wise use of energy and employ aggressive energy conservation and efficiency measures.
A modernized and expanded energy infrastructure that enhances energy generation capacity and ensures that energy supplies are safely, reliably, and affordably transported to users on a sustainable basis.
Realization of energy resource potential through the development of renewables, enhanced international competitiveness, energy security, reduced carbon footprint.
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July 31, 2012
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8. JAMAICA’S ENERGY POLICY
Jamaica’s industry structures embrace eco-efficiency for advancing international competitiveness and moves towards building a green economy.
A well-defined and established governance, institutional, legal and regulatory framework for the energy sector, that facilitates stakeholder involvement and engagement.
Public sector is a model and leader in energy conservation and environmental stewardship.
Secured and sufficient energy supply to support long-term socio-economic development and environmental sustainability.
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July 31, 2012
May 22, 2009
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9. ENERGY SECURITY …linked to a wide range of development objectives…
Economic Development and Growth
Poverty Reduction
Energy
Security
Access
Climate Change
Social Services
Transportation
International Relations and National Earnings

10. LONG-TERM STRATEGIC VISION
Affordable energy supplies to all consumers with the capacity to meet long-term growth in demand; and one that contributes to the international competitiveness of the productive sectors of the economy.
Greater public awareness of the importance of energy and its use and the contribution we can make to its responsible and efficient use.
Focused on the modernization and expansion of the energy infrastructure to ensure safety, affordability, reliability and competitive advantage.
Private sector driven investment within a policy and regulatory framework that fosters investments, competition, efficiency and transparency.
The provision of long-term energy security to producers and consumers, including security of supply and, to the fullest extent possible, long-term price stability.
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July 31, 2012
May 22, 2009
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11. LONG-TERM STRATEGIC VISION
Supported by accurate and precise information to enable analysis, forecasting and sector management.
Environmentally sustainable with significantly increased use of economically viable renewable energy sources while fully protecting the environment.
Sustained improvement in energy use, through greater energy efficiency, reduced energy intensity and better energy conservation and management.
Flexibility and creativity to adopt and adapt appropriate technologies that may emerge over the long-term.
Appropriate institutional framework to support and facilitate effective policy implementation.
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12. SE4ALL IN JAMAICA’S ENERGY POLICY
Renewable energy
Energy efficiency / conservation
Smart systems – grids, buildings, appliances, etc.
Energy policy and planning
Energy research
Energy investment:
Financial sector
Businesses
Recent court ruling on the JPSCo licence
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July 31, 2012
May 22, 2009
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13. SE4ALL IN JAMAICA’S ENERGY POLICY
Renewable energy
Energy efficiency / conservation
Smart systems – grids, buildings, appliances, etc.
Energy policy and planning
Energy research
Energy investment:
Financial sector
Businesses
Recent court ruling on the JPSCo licence
Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining
July 31, 2012
May 22, 2009
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14. Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining July 31, 2012
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15. Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining July 31, 2012
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16. Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining April 3, 2012
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17. SWOT ANALYSIS: Opportunities.
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18. Ministry of Energy and Mining
THANK YOU.
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