MPUELE Hosts 2024 Energy Fair

The Ministry of Energy held its annual Energy Fair today at the University of Belize Campus in Belmopan. This year’s fair, themed “Investing in Sustainable Energy: Accelerating the Transition,” highlighted the country’s strides in sustainable energy. During the opening ceremony, Chief Executive Officer Jose Urbina shared several key accomplishments in the energy sector over the past year. Rocio Bolivar, the Country Manager at the Inter-American Development Bank, also praised Belize’s efforts to boost sustainable energy usage. Here’s more from their remarks.

 

Jose Urbina, C.E.O, Ministry of Energy

“This past year has been one of  significant accomplishments for our ministry. And we are thrilled to mark the launch of the first every National Energy Policy, a comprehensive plan that will guide our energy transition for the coming decades. The NEP as we refer to it reflects our commitment to sustainability, providing a strategic roadmap to reduce our carbon footprint and embrace renewable energy resources.  Additionally, we are proud to have signed FPIC agreements with three southern villages. Granted it was challenging but it was successful. This milestone underscores our dedication to involving our communities to energy initiatives that directly impacts their lives.”

 

Rocio Bolivar, Country Manager, I.D.B

“Advancing in a just energy transition in Belize will require all transaction in taking this initiative further and beyond. The transition to renewable energy is a powerful engine for economic growth. It is the potential to create new jobs and stimulate economic development. Shifting from fossil fuel to renewable energy resources in a way that is fair and inclusive and addresses the needs of everyone in the community is a goal that every region are advancing positively, and definitely Belize is not behind.”