OUR MISSION
“To plan, promote and effectively manage the production, delivery and use of energy through Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Cleaner Production interventions for the sustainable development of Belize.”
FIVE PILLARS
Renewable Energy
Shift the energy matrix for Electricity, Heat and Mechanical power away from fossil fuels
Energy Efficiency
Dramatically lower energy intensities compared to business-as-usual in Transport, Industry, Residential, Commercial and Public Buildings
Clean Energy Production
Upgrade production sysems using the output from Agriculture and Forestry for the co-production of Food, Feed, Fibre, Chemicals and Fuel (including electricity and heat).
Governance
Enhancing National Capacity in Clean Energy and Clean Production
Infrastructure
Universal access to affordable, modern energy services, including having a resilient grid.
HISTORY
In February 2012, the Government of Belize endorsed the National Energy Policy and Planning Framework (NEP). This document was created to assess the country’s energy sector and propose a pathway for its evolution. The NEP highlighted the need for energy planning which propelled the creation of the Energy Unit. It is the administrative agent of the energy and public utilities portfolio that is responsible for planning and policy making. This unit currently operates within the Ministry of the Public Service, Energy and Public Utilities. The Unit’s main responsibility is to develop policies, strategic direction and plans for the national energy sector as well as to oversee all matters relative to energy and the nation’s public utilities. The foundation of the Energy Unit in achieving sustainability in the energy sector is built upon five pillars namely Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Clean Production, Governance and Infrastructure. The Unit seeks to improve access to modern and sustainable energy using renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation across all sectors. Additionally, it focuses on enhancing the energy sector governance and institutional capacity.
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