Trinidad and Tobago: National Energy, Bermudez Launch Energy Efficiency Project

• The National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd has launched a pilot project with the Bermudez Biscuit Company Ltd aimed at improving energy efficiency in this country's local manufacturing sector.
• “If successful on a national level, the Super Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) initiative would be a self-sufficient and profitable enterprise that can help reduce Trinidad and Tobago's energy consumption substantially over a five-year period”, National Energy stated in a release.
• Both companies signed a Letter of Interest at Bermudez's Offices, taking the lead as the first manufacturing entity to participate in the pilot project.
• During the first phase of the Project, National Energy will conduct a Level One walk-through energy audit of Bermudez to 1) define the project scope and 2) estimate potential energy savings that will assist with the preparation of an Energy Feasibility Study and Concept Report.
• 'Following this stage, both companies will finalise the implementation of energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) measures at Bermudez,' the release stated.
• Commenting on the launch of the Super ESCO initiative, National Energy President, Dr Vernon Paltoo, stated that 'the Project signifies yet another exemplary collaboration between the public and private sector, working together towards the common goal of achieving a sustainable energy future for Trinidad and Tobago. This project also plays a pivotal role in facilitating this country's transition towards a low-carbon future.'

(Source: CariCris)