{"id":336462,"date":"2025-02-06T11:20:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T15:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=336462"},"modified":"2025-02-06T11:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T15:20:18","slug":"oecs-director-general-renewable-energy-is-an-urgent-regional-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/oecs-director-general-renewable-energy-is-an-urgent-regional-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"OECS Director-General: Renewable energy is an urgent regional issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_336463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-336463\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-336463\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Didicus_Jules-Ministers-of-Energy-Meeting-21-642x425.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-336463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Didacus Jules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is urgently seeking to transform its economy through clean energy projects, aiming for a notable increase in renewable energy use by 2030, according to Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS.<\/p>\n<p>During the third session of the OECS Council of Ministers: Energy, Dr. Jules stressed the immediate necessity of tackling climate change and economic difficulties, which could enable the OECS to emerge as a leader in sustainable development amidst global volatility.<\/p>\n<p>Several regional projects are already underway, such as geothermal energy developments in Guadeloupe and Dominica, along with solar photovoltaic installations throughout various Member States.<\/p>\n<p>These initiatives are regarded not only as steps toward environmental sustainability but also as drivers of economic progress.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While some nations retreat, our island states will lead. While others waver, we will persevere \u2013 and innovate,\u201d he declared. Dr. Jules highlighted the economic imperative for this transition, explaining that &#8220;the high cost of imported fossil fuels continues to drain our economies, with electricity tariffs among the highest globally, affecting our competitiveness across all sectors&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy transitioning to sustainable energy, the OECS can redirect millions of dollars currently spent on fuel imports into productive investments that create jobs, build industries, and drive economic growth.\u201d The meeting aims to explore an OECS framework for sustainable energy growth, concentrating on speeding up policy execution, enhancing human resources, adopting technological advancements, and boosting regional cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The OECS area, comprising a market of over 1.4 million individuals, boasts significant renewable energy potential, especially in geothermal and solar sectors, coupled with increasing energy demand in various industries. Over the next ten years, the push for sustainable energy development is expected to be a challenging yet vital objective, requiring collaboration, dedication, and enhanced capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>This meeting, themed &#8220;Sustainable Energy: Creating Opportunities for Reinventing the Economy of the OECS,&#8221; occurs at a pivotal moment for international climate initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Energy ministers from the OECS are anticipated to reiterate their dedication to sustainable energy development and to establish ambitious yet achievable goals for renewable energy utilization across 11 Member States.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is urgently seeking to transform its economy through clean energy projects, aiming for a notable increase in renewable energy use by 2030, according to Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS. 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