THE EXTENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENTS

THE EXTENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENTS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PLANNING FOR NATIONAL PROJECTS LOW GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION: PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IN BUILDINGS IN JAMAICA PROJECT UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES: INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (MONA ) THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 - JAMAICA PEGASUS HOTEL PHD JAMAICA PRESENTER: RUTH POTOPSINGH, UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

PRESENTATION OUTLINE Guiding Principles of Sustainability National Policy Frameworks Some National Projects Conclusions R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENTS Sustainable Development is described as an evolving process that improves the economy, environment, and society for the benefit of current and future generations R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

DIMENSIONS OF PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Inclusion: Sustainability promotes inclusion of a broad base of stakeholders in visioning, planning and implementation. Long-term: Sustainability takes a long-range perspective, looking out to future generations to ensure that decisions made today do not cause harm. Interconnection: Linking and interconnecting social, economic and environmental goals so that all three spheres thrive in unison. Multidimensional: Development of measurements of success that link and balance social, economic and environmental goals of community. R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

LEGISLATION • NRCA Act • The Town and Country Planning Act • OUR Act • Petroleum Act and its Regulations • Jamaica National Heritage Act R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

NATIONAL POLICY FRAMEWORK (EXAMPLES) • Vision 2030 : National Development Plan • National Energy Policy 2009 - 2030 • 5 Energy Sub policies • Sustainable Energy Roadmap -Pathways to an Affordable, Reliable , Low Carbon Electricity System 2013 • Development Orders • Multilateral Environmental Treaties • National Land Policy • National Transport Policy (2005) • Climate Change Policy Framework for Jamaica ( Sept. 2015) R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

PLANS & PROGRAMMES • National Spatial Plan - NEPA • Sustainable Cities Initiative (Montego Bay ) • Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development • SMART City (New Kingston) • Global Fuel Economy Initiative (UNEP) • Caribbean Clean Energy Program (CARCEP) • GEF 5 Energy Project • Energy Efficiency Building code • ISO 50001 R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

PUBLICATIONS AND STUDIES Towards a National Policy and Strategy on Environmental Management Systems. – (NEPA) Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Smart Grid Roadmap for Jamaica (MSET & World Bank) Grid Impact Assessment and Analysis (MSET & World Bank) Five (5) hydro power Feasibility Studies (MSET, PCJ & World Bank) Sustainable Energy Road Map for Jamaica (MSET & Worldwatch Institute) Biodiesel Pilot Project – PCJ and Min. of Agriculture & Fisheries Wind Resource Assessment – 20 Sites (IDB and PCJ) R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (UNITED NATIONS ) R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABILITY TO PROSPERITY • Maximizing profits, competiveness, adding business value • Creating agile and resilient organizations • Mitigating environmental damage • Reporting on environmental and social impacts • Corporate social responsibility • Reputation • Community engagement • Adaptive innovation, culture, spirituality, ethics • Valuable co benefits to local and global R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

POLICY FRAMEWORKS • Vision 2030 Jamaica –Jamaica’s first long term national development plan, National Development Plan covering the 21 -year period 2009 – 2030. The plan presents a strategic roadmap for Jamaica to achieve developed country status by 2030; and is now in its 8 th year of implementation. This development will be sustainable and inclusive, engaging all Jamaicans in the plan design and implementation processes and providing equitable opportunities to all Jamaicans to benefit from development. R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

PIOJ UPDATE ON JAMAICA’S DEVELOPMENT RESULTS Goal 3: Fiscal balance as a percentage of GDP (Fiscal Year), Nominal GDP per capita, Infrastructure Index, Energy intensity index, Percentage of renewables in energy mix, Resident patent filing, Agriculture production index, Growth Rate of Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Activities Goal 4: Environmental Performance Index, Number of parishes with Sustainable Development Plans not older than 5 years Fell within 39% of indicators that improved over baseline year of 2007 but did not meet target in 2015 R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

UPDATE ON JAMAICA’S DEVELOPMENT RESULTS Using a Results Based Management approach Performance 2009/10 – 2015/16 Source: Update on Jamaica’s Results Vision 2030 January R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

Source: Update on Jamaica’s results Vision 2030 January R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

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NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION PLANS • First Three Year NEA P 2009 -2012 • Second Three Year NEAP 2013 -2016. • Identified Priority Projects such as • The introduction of Liquefied Natural Gas as the country’s main diversification fuel • Energy conservation and efficiency with particular focus on improving efficiencies in the • Further development of the renewable energy potential of the country with emphasis on solar, wind and hydro energy as well as bio-fuels • Modernizing the country’s energy infrastructure • Improved energy efficiency in the public sector • Creating a comprehensive governance framework by implementing appropriate policies, • legislation and other related instruments

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ROAD MAP FOR JAMAICA WORLD WATCH INSTITUTE (2013) • Assessed energy efficiency, renewable energy and grid solutions • Examined current policies and finance opportunities for fostering the growth of sustainable energy • Made recommendations to encourage sustainable energy development

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ROAD MAP FOR JAMAICA Sustainable Energy Roadmap Methodology (Worldwatch Institute - Roadmap to a Sustainable Electricity System in Jamaica, 2013) R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

MULTILATERAL TREATIES • >30 International Treaties/Conventions signed (Varying legal status) • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) , New York, 1992 • Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Kyoto, 1997 • COP 21 • Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Paris, 1972 [WCNH] June 14, 1983 • Vienna Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer, Vienna, 1990. • Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer March 31, 1993 R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

Source http: //nepa. gov. jm Copyright © 2003 by NEPA. All rights reserved. R.

NEW DEVELOPMENT ORDERS (DRAFT ST JAMES) • ENERGY GENERATION AND CONSERVATION - Promote the best energy conservation practices and efficiency as well as the use of renewable energy. -To minimize greenhouse emissions through policies that will reduce energy demand maximize energy efficiency. -To ensure that new developments mitigate their impact on the environment through the layout and design of energy efficient buildings. -To ensure that the residents of the parish of St. James have access to safe renewable energy sources. -To ensure that electricity is supplied in accordance with the settlement strategy for domestic, industrial and commercial needs where required. -To encourage investment and improvements in energy generation and infrastructure facilities to cater for existing and future needs, without compromising the quality of the environment R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

WIND PROJECTS Photograph Courtesy WWF Ltd R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

RENEWABLE E ENERGYPROJECTS (15/16) • Target- 20% electricity generation from renewables by 2030. Wind Projects Wigton Wind Farm § Installed capacity 62. 7 MW § Carbon Trading- Over a 10 -year period Wigton earned J$200 million from carbon credits mainly traded to Europe. Reduced oil consumption more than 37, 100 barrels per year. Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) § Installed capacity 36. 3 MW wind project. R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017 Source: Reve (2015)

SOLAR R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

SOLAR • WRB Enterprises, through Content Solar Ltd building a solar plant in Content Village, to deliver 20 MW of solar power to the national grid. • Eight Rivers Energy Company Limited (“EREC”) to build own and operate a 37 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation facility at Paradise Park, Westmoreland. § The proposed price is 8. 54 US cents/k. Wh Standard Offer Contracts- target 1 MW from solar • 224 which licenses were issued in 2014 § 100 of the applicants have received SOCs, 68 of which are now connected to the grid. R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

OTHER RENEWABLES R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

OTHER NEW RE PROJECTS Hydro- Power • Hydro power Existing 23 MW § Potential 28 MW • Biofuels - Biomass ( 50 MW from Bagasse) Source : Maggotty River, Jamaica Observer 2013 - Biogas - Ethanol - Biodiesel • Waste to Energy • SMART Grid Development • Natural Gas R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES • National Energy Conservation Campaigns • Energy Efficiency programmes § Energy Conservation and efficiency in the public sector- IDB- US$90 million in 2011. § World Bank Loan for Private Sector-US$2. 5 million. § Development Bank of Jamaica Grant/Loans for SMEs. • Sector Programmes : Tourism (Chenact) • Energy Statistics Project- spearheaded by OLADE with an estimated cost of US$500, 000 • Investment in the ESCO industry § an allocated $23 million § Targeting 200 persons § Introduce new business models to enable increased levels of investment in and implementation of EE and RE projects § Boost dialogue among stakeholder groups. R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC SECTOR $30 million Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP) would be implemented 2017 and would expand on the achievements of two prior major initiatives. § Energy Security Efficiency and Enhancement Project (ESEEP) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP). § Financed by Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC SECTOR • It is anticipated that the measures will enable the implementation of an energy efficiency/conservation baseline awareness survey; the establishment of a National Energy Efficiency Institute and the development of national guidelines for the disposal of hazardous waste. R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMME (EECP) Reducing electricity used by its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), through the introduction of energy efficient solutions, implemented in 2011 Savings of 17. 5 per cent per annum on its energy bill. Overall, the Government has so far realized savings of some $80 million at the end of September 2015 under the EECP, which has been implemented in 40 public sector facilities. R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMME (EECP) Funding provided by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ), in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Petro. Caribe Development Fund $500 million for energy project ins Jamaica. Approved in 2008 Managed by DBJ R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

DEPLOYMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND IMPROVEMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECT US$12 million renewable energy and energy efficiency project designed to reduce energy costs in six public hospitals § United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ). R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

STREET LIGHTING • Approximately 98, 000 billable street lights, which totals upwards of $2. 6 billion for electricity per annum. • GOJ and JPS agreed to the installation of 105, 000 LED street lights. • Montego Bay’s Elegant Corridor -Installation of the 797 state-of-the-art L. E. D. lights, which span the corridor between the Sangster International Airport round-a-bout and Iberostar Hotel, in Lilliput, St. James, was funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), at a cost of $272. 1 million. • Palisadoes Corridor –LEDS installed by CMI R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND EIAS All major construction/ developments require an Environmental Impact Assessment § 2011 - 2016 31 EIAs were submitted to NEPA. § Various projects e. g. § North South Highway Realignment Segment 1 2014 § Blue Mountain Renewables 34 MW Wind Farm Project Malvern, St. Elizabeth § Coral Springs Residential Development, Trelawny § Green Castle Estate, Robin's Bay, St. Mary proposed § Subdivision of Land Part of Mona and Papine Estate and Goldsmith Villa, St. Andrew R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development. Commonwealth Secretariat (2002) • To move the industry on to a path of sustainability • Growth based on a sustainable market position. Community based development. • An inclusive industry. Perception as an exclusive industry that benefits the few, the Jamaican people should come to view the industry as inclusive, benefiting them and the country as a whole. • Environmental sustainability. The environment is the product. Its continued degradation threatens the future of the industry and the lives of successive generations R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

RENEWABLE WAVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER TO SMALL COASTAL COMMUNITIES IN JAMAICA The main objective of the project is to prepare a Project Information Form (PIF) and a Project Preparation Grant (PPG) proposal to prepare a medium sized project (MSP) for the introduction of renewable Wave Energy Technologies for the Generation of Electric Power in Small Coastal Communities in Jamaica. Year-2010 Value US$ 26, 000 R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

LOCAL TRAINING & PUBLIC EDUCATION • Construction Engineering (UTech. Ja. ) • Engineering Programmes (UWI, UTech Ja. ) • Sustainable Energy and Climate Change (UTech Ja. ) • Solar PV Training ( HEART Trust , NTIE, CMI, UTech Ja, ) • Architecture (UTech Ja. ) • Natural Resources Management ( UWI , UTech Ja. ) • Energy for Small Business (DBJ) • Collaboration with MDA • Other Energy Training (Wigton Wind farm, Private sector ) • Several capacity building initiatives in the Public Sector R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017

KEY AGENCIES AND GROUPS NEPA Local Governments Ministry of Science Energy and Technology &its Agencies Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) Urban Development Corporation Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) Environmental Foundation of Jamaica National Works Agency Jamaica Public Service Bureau of Standards Jamaica R. POTOPSINGH ENERGY POLICY WORKSHOP FOR UWI MARCH 23, 2017 National Housing Trust

CONCLUSIONS • Important strides have been made in Jamaica's Renewable Energy Sector • Sustainability requires action throughout the economy. Efforts in one sector determine results in others. Therefore inter and intra sectoral linkages require strengthening • The Private Sector should be more engaged in sustainability issues • Leadership, effective implementation processes , funding, monitoring , public awareness, collaboration, use of technology, communication, continuous improvement are some key elements for building on the country’s successes. Plan Long Term Vision Act Effective Policy Mechanisms Administrative Structure and Governance Do Check

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