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Barriers to identification and implementation of energy efficiency mechanisms and enhancing renewable energy technologies in the Caribbean

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The objective of this study is to research barriers to the identification and implementation of mechanisms for enhancing energy efficiency and investment in renewable energy in the Caribbean. Specifically the study aims to provide an assessment of the region’s status with respect to energy efficiency and renewable energy and to identify mechanisms for the enhancement of energy initiatives.

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  • McGuire, Gregory, 2016. "Barriers to identification and implementation of energy efficiency mechanisms and enhancing renewable energy technologies in the Caribbean," Sede Subregional de la CEPAL para el Caribe (Estudios e Investigaciones) 40458, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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    1. Gabriel Di Bella & Mr. Lawrence Norton & Mr. Joseph Ntamatungiro & Ms. Sumiko Ogawa & Issouf Samaké & Marika Santoro, 2015. "Energy Subsidies in Latin America and the Caribbean: Stocktaking and Policy Challenges," IMF Working Papers 2015/030, International Monetary Fund.
    2. Shirley, Rebekah & Kammen, Daniel, 2013. "Renewable energy sector development in the Caribbean: Current trends and lessons from history," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 57(C), pages 244-252.
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