The Ministry of Energy, Science & Technology and Public Utilities launched a progressive  energy and technology policy.  “The document provides an outline for the Sustainable Energy Strategy in the development of a low carbon economy by 2033” (MESTPU Strategic Plan 2012-2017, p.Xii).

Within the Strategic plan, specific goals mentioned include:

• Reduce per capita energy  intensity of at least 30% by 2033
• Develop an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policy 2012-2033
• 50% reduction of the electricity bill for public sector buildings for cooling and lighting to US $3.4MM

And many other specific goals were highlighted.

An Assessment of the current energy situation indicates the following:

Source: MESTPU Strategic Plan 2012-2017/NEP 2011

Energy sources to be explored include:

• Biomass-Utilizing land fit for feedstock production
• Hydro- Currently installed with plans for future expansion
• Wind- Pending identification of feasible locations
• Solar- To attend to remote locations and cooling services for buildings
• Oil- Increased productivity of oil extraction

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