United Nations Development Programme Jamaica

Thematic Area

Environment and Energy

Location

Jamaica

Start Date

Duration

2011 - 2014

Funding Amount

US$ 272,463

Source of Funding

UNDP Target for Resource Assignment from the Core (TRAC)

Ministry of Energy and Mining

Executing Modality

Implementing Partners

Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining

Status

Ongoing

Objectives

The objectives of this project are:

1. To increase the national capacity for energy efficiency and energy conservation within the public sector, by highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintenance to achieve sustainable savings and the teaching of new performance conrtact concepts which should result in a decrease in public sector energy usage and costs;
2. To provide technical assistance for small scale renewable sources of energy through the preparation and /or validation of a wind map and a feasibility study for small scale applications, as well as the construction of small scale wind turbines, and:
3. To establish a platform for dialogue between the public sector (particularly the Ministry of Energy and Mining) and the private sector to ensure information sharing from both sides and targeting resolutions for relevant significant issues faced by the private sector.

Expected Results

Over the next two years, the UNDP Country Office aims to continue support to the energy sector in Jamaica through supporting the implementation of the National Energy Policy, the National Energy Action Plan and the five Energy Sub-Policies. 

Energy conservation and efficiency should be of benefit to all in the society, but especially to the most vulnerable and marginalized, and should also result in reducing Jamaica’s carbon footprint towards green development as agreed under international conventions.

Profile:

Jamaica’s energy demands have increased significantly over the years along with the cost. Despite its high consumption, Jamaica produces very little energy from its own indigenous resources, and is instead almost entirely dependent on imported energy sources.

The consequence of failing to improve and streamline the energy sector; of not increasing diversification of the energy mix and of not utilizing more renewable sources, will continue to negatively impact the poor through increasing fuel costs, increased energy insecurity; inability of the GOJ to provide for all, and the associated climate change impacts that must be mitigated.

The Jamaica Vision 2030 clearly states four national development goals, including Goal 3 that ‘Jamaica’s Economy is Prosperous’ and under this National Outcome #10 – ‘Energy Security and Efficiency’. In attaining this development goal Jamaica must seek to diversify and expand its energy supply and to promote energy efficiency and conservation.

In December 2010, the Ministry of Energy and Mining with assistance from UNDP produced Jamaica’s National Energy Policy 2009 -2030. Subsequently, the Ministry of Energy and Mining produced several supporting documents which provide a strong policy framework and enabling environment for ensuring energy security and efficiency in Jamaica.

Given this and UNDP’s commitment to assist the Government and people of Jamaica to achieve the MDG’s and Vision 2030 and building on UNDP’s expertise and work within the energy sector the Country Office (CO) will continue support to the Ministry of Energy and Mining in the areas of capacity development, supporting options for renewable energy applications and continuing stakeholder dialogue.

Delivery:

2011 Allocations: US $16,588

2011 Expenditures: US $ 0

2012 Allocations: US $ 78,841.00

Contact:

Project Manager: To be reassigned
Project Director: Mr.Fitztroy Vidal
Ministry of Energy and Mining
PCJ Building, 36 Trafalgar Road Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I.
fvidal@mem.gov.jm; jwelds@mem.gov.jm
Telephone: (876) 929-8990 -9
Fax: (876) 960-1623

Documents:

Download the Project Document

Additional available information:

News Items posted on UNDP Jamaica website:

August 17 , 2012

Sustainable Energy for All Initiative Launch in Jamaica

Photo Gallery (UNDP Jamaica Flickr Channel):

Sustainable Energy for All Launch in Jamaica Flickr Album, July 31, 2012

Videos on UNDP Jamaica TV Channel:

Sustainable Energy for All Launch in Jamaica playlist, July 31, 2012

Media Coverage: 

Caribbean Information Platform on Renewable Energy; "Jamaica’s Participation in the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Initiative Launched Engaging"; August 1, 2012.

Gleaner;"UN helps Jamaica tackle energy challenges";July 08, 2012.

Jamaica Information Service;"Jamaica to Benefit under 'Sustainable Energy for All' Initiative"; July 08, 2012

Useful Links:

Ministry of Science, technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM)

Sustainable Energy for All

Small Island Developing States Network

Conference on Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Barbados

Other Resourses :

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Publications:

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