Sustainable Energy Plan for a Small Island Economy: St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Date of Award

11-9-2008

Document Type

Undergraduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Applied Science

Organizational Unit

University College, Environmental Policy and Management

Disciplines

Environmental Policy & Mgmt

First Advisor

Anton Camarota

Keywords

Economy, Electricity, Fossil fuels, Geothermal power, Hydropower, Solar hot water heaters, Solar power, Sustainable energy, Wind power

Abstract

This paper defines a sustainable energy plan to provide the basis for renewable energy initiatives that will increase energy security, reduce negative economic impacts and provide a cleaner environment. The hotel, agriculture, transportation, construction, utility, government and private sectors will play pivotal roles in achieving targets and will see significant gains. Government policies, educational campaigns and financial incentives will be required to facilitate and encourage renewable energy development and entrepreneurship. Utilization of solar energy, energy conservation measures and the use of efficient and alternative fuel vehicles by the commercial/industrial and private sectors will be crucial in meeting targets. The utility company will be charged with developing large scale renewable energy applications and with improving efficiency of the electrical system.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

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