Gov’t to Revise National Energy Policy

• Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Fayal Williams, says Government will be revising the National Energy Policy to establish new targets for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation.
• “We have exceeded expectations in many areas and I am pleased to say that after just 10 years, we are looking at revising our National Energy Policy and our sub-policies to further develop the energy sector,” she said.
• The Minister, who was speaking at the opening of the National Energy Policy’s 10th-anniversary symposium at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday, November 27, said that the energy sector has seen tremendous growth over the years and she is proud of the country’s accomplishments.
• She noted that in 2008, petroleum accounted for 95% of electricity installed capacity, while wind and hydro accounted for 2.4% and 2.6%, respectively. Ten years later, petroleum accounts for 74.1%, wind 10% and hydro 2.8%.
• Natural gas and solar, which were added to the mix, provide 11.1% and 2%, respectively, of energy solutions.

(Source: JIS)