Review of energy policies in the subregion and the impediments to introduction of new and renewable energy sources in the region

The document briefly examines the history of energy generation and distribution in the Caribbean, with a focus on Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, outlining past regional initiatives at renewable energy (RE) policy. The document includes excerpts from and analysis of reports on regional meetings, lists current RE programmes, and makes brief recommendations based on the analysis, with a focus on the environment. A short list of pertinent suggested readings is also attached.