CARILEC

CARILEC The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) is an association of electric energy so

The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) is an association of electric energy solutions providers and other stakeholders operating in the electricity industry in the Caribbean region, Central and South Americas and Globally. The CARILEC Secretariat endeavors to improve communication among its members, providing technical information, training, capacity building, conference, an

d other services. The Secretariat plays a leading role in electric utility advocacy, growth, and sustainability in the Region. Currently, CARILEC has over one hundred and ten members (110). This includes thirty two(32) Full Members that are electric utilities and over 75 Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Associate and Affiliate Members that are companies involved in some aspect of servicing the electric utility business. CARILEC's vision is to be the premier association of electric energy solutions Providers and their partners, facilitating the development of world class sustainable electric energy solutions for all peoples of the Caribbean Region States. CARILEC will enhance the effectiveness of its members by providing industry related services, creating regular networking, training and knowledge sharing opportunities; supporting mutual assistance programs and accelerating the Caribbean Region’s energy sector transition, through innovation and advocacy.

⚡ The Changing Landscape of Occupational Health & Safety 🌍From November 5 – 7, 2025, the stunning island of Grenada will...
14/08/2025

⚡ The Changing Landscape of Occupational Health & Safety 🌍

From November 5 – 7, 2025, the stunning island of Grenada will host CARILEC’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Symposium — a gathering of safety professionals, energy leaders, and industry stakeholders committed to shaping the future of workplace safety.

This year’s theme, "The Changing Landscape of Occupational Health and Safety", recognizes the remarkable journey of OHS — from its 1800s industrial roots to today’s complex, global challenges.
Join us as we shine a spotlight on two game-changing frontiers in the OHS arena, share innovative strategies, and explore practical solutions that protect people, strengthen systems, and foster a culture of safety.

📅 Save the Date: November 5 – 7, 2025
📍 Location: Grenada
🔗 Register now: https://carilec.org/event/ohsa25/

Let’s work together to build safer, healthier, and more resilient workplaces across the Caribbean and beyond.

This year’s conference brings the best of CARILEC’s events into one dynamic experience, engaging roundtable sessions tac...
11/08/2025

This year’s conference brings the best of CARILEC’s events into one dynamic experience, engaging roundtable sessions tackling the region’s most pressing challenges, and a vibrant exhibition floor showcasing cutting-edge RE solutions for the energy sector.

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and chart the course for a more resilient and sustainable Caribbean energy future.
📅 October 19 - 23, 2025
📍Dominican Republic

We’re still reeling from the powerful keynote delivered by Rick Case during the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 CARILEC Eng...
31/07/2025

We’re still reeling from the powerful keynote delivered by Rick Case during the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 CARILEC Engineering & Procurement Conference.

A great keynote sets the tone, frames the conversation, and challenges us to think bigger. And that’s exactly what Mr. Case did. He took us on a journey through the Caribbean’s energy story:
📍Evolution – from Robber Barons to Rooftop Democracy
📍Devolution – from Universal Service to Selective Infrastructure
📍Our Defining Choice – Conscious Evolution vs. Unconscious Devolution
📍And finally, a Call to Greatness - to write the next chapter together.

We were reminded of the urgent opportunity to consciously shape our grids into strategic, social infrastructure: balancing autonomy with resilience, technology with responsibility, and change with equity. An unforgettable start to an unforgettable conference!

Thank you once again to Mr. Rick Case for not just imparting his knowledge with the keynote, but throughout the conference.

The 2025 CARILEC Engineering & Procurement Conference turned up the vibes last week with our Mix N’ Mingle Networking Se...
30/07/2025

The 2025 CARILEC Engineering & Procurement Conference turned up the vibes last week with our Mix N’ Mingle Networking Session, proudly sponsored by American Wire Group (AWG).

In a relaxed outdoor setting, delegates connected, exchanged ideas, and built partnerships, all thanks to AWG’s continued commitment to powering collaboration across the region.

A regular supporter of CARILEC conferences and initiatives, AWG once again showed why strong partnerships matter!

When it comes to supporting CARILEC initiatives, Aggreko is always there, and the 2025 Engineering & Procurement Confere...
28/07/2025

When it comes to supporting CARILEC initiatives, Aggreko is always there, and the 2025 Engineering & Procurement Conference was no exception!

A long-standing sponsor and partner, Aggreko proudly powered the Conference's Opening Ceremony, setting the stage for three days of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.

We are grateful for their continued commitment to the Caribbean’s energy sector, ensuring that together we can drive resilience and sustainability across the region.

The 2025 CARILEC Engineering & Procurement Conference wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support and presence o...
24/07/2025

The 2025 CARILEC Engineering & Procurement Conference wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support and presence of our exhibitors.

From cutting-edge technologies to industry-transforming solutions, our 48 exhibiting companies brought energy, innovation, and invaluable insight to the event floor — helping to shape conversations, spark connections, and power progress across the region.

Thank you for being such an essential part of this experience. We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to advancing the Caribbean energy sector! 🙌

The last day of the 2025 Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibition wrapped up with a powerhouse lineup of pr...
24/07/2025

The last day of the 2025 Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibition wrapped up with a powerhouse lineup of presentations, each offering bold ideas and practical tools to drive efficiency, innovation, and resilience across the region’s energy sector.

🎤CARILEC & JPS Training Program Partnership- Director - System Operations, Jamaica Public Service Company
🎤Innovative Solutions in Smart Metering - Arieh Eytan, CEO, Unique Technology
🎤Fighting Corrosion at the Core: The Power of Armorgalv Technology- Moshe Moked, Armorgalv Specialist , Sicame North America
🎤Logistics Optimization BELCO's Journey to Logistics Efficiencies - Basil Carey, Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited

A huge thank you to our presenters for finishing the conference strong, with insights that will ripple far beyond the room. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Real Conversations. Practical Solutions.💡🤝At the 2025 Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibition, we took thi...
23/07/2025

Real Conversations. Practical Solutions.💡🤝

At the 2025 Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibition, we took things a step further with our Practical Roundtable Sessions, where the voices of our utilities and IPPs shaped the agenda. Built directly from key themes emerging in the Utility and IPP Updates, these highly spirited interactive sessions created space for open dialogue around some of the most pressing issues in our sector.

The discussions involved all attendees including utilities and IPPs, suppliers, regulators, and CARILEC officials. The topics included;
🚗 Electrification and Transport
🔋 Expanding Small-Scale Renewable Energy (RE) & Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
📦 Supply Chain Challenges
🛠️ Generation Plant Maintenance
⚡ Grid Modernization
👨‍🔧Capacity Building
🔋Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for utility-scale renewable energy and BESS

Participants dove into shared challenges, proposed actionable solutions, and explored how CARILEC can continue to support our members in turning strategy into success. These roundtables were the starting point for regional transformation. 🙌

Yesterday's Utility & IPP Update was a standout session at the 2025 Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibitio...
23/07/2025

Yesterday's Utility & IPP Update was a standout session at the 2025 Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibition. A total of 24 utilities and IPPs attended this year’s conference, and shared their journeys toward a stronger, smarter energy future.

Across current and upcoming projects, these industry leaders discussed key successes and challenges in infrastructure upgrades, renewable integration, distributed energy resources (DER), supply chain hurdles, e-mobility and challenges with capacity.

From operational wins to lessons learned, the insights from these real-world updates were invaluable for peers, partners, and solution providers. Together, we’re powering progress across the Caribbean.

Thank you to every participating utility and IPP for your transparency, collaboration, and commitment to excellence!

📢Tarriff and Benchmarking Reports – Recap of 2024, Trends, highlights, and key takeaways💹✍️This morning, CARILEC’s Energ...
22/07/2025

📢Tarriff and Benchmarking Reports – Recap of 2024, Trends, highlights, and key takeaways💹✍️

This morning, CARILEC’s Energy Solutions Manager, Elizabeth Bullock-Defraites presented a review of trends, highlights, and key takeaways from CARILEC’s Tarriff and Benchmarking Reports.

The presentation provided a comprehensive overview of electricity pricing structures, operational performance, renewable energy integration, and utility efficiency across CARILEC member utilities.

We move next to the individual Utility and IPP updates. Sharing continues at the 2025 Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibition.

This morning’s powerful fireside chat at the Engineering & Procurement Conference put the spotlight on a game-changing 3...
22/07/2025

This morning’s powerful fireside chat at the Engineering & Procurement Conference put the spotlight on a game-changing 3-year assistance programme from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), focused on boosting energy sector resilience across the Caribbean.

Panelists from IDB, CARILEC, CROSQ, and the UKFCDO dove into key pillars of the initiative. Panelists included:
🎤Roberto Aiello – Principal Regional Energy Specialist, International Development Bank (IDB)
🎤Sharonmae Smith Walker – Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ)
🎤Ingrid Lavin – Climate and Renewable Energy Adviser, United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - (UKFCDO)
🎤Cletus Bertin – Executive Director, Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC)
🎤Moderator – Elizabeth Bullock-Defreitas – Energy Solutions Manager, Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC)

This session offered valuable insight into the collaborative efforts underway to enhance long-term energy security, build climate resilience, and prepare the region for the challenges ahead.

Thank you to our development partners for their leadership and continued support of a more sustainable, unified Caribbean energy future.

A Powerful Day of Knowledge Sharing at CARILEC’s Engineering and Procurement Conference 2025 👏. The Day 2 agenda on Mon...
22/07/2025

A Powerful Day of Knowledge Sharing at CARILEC’s Engineering and Procurement Conference 2025 👏. The Day 2 agenda on Monday, July 21, was packed with game-changing presentations from industry leaders who are shaping the future of engineering, reliability, and sustainability in the Caribbean energy sector.

Here's a quick look at the stellar sessions we explored:
🔹 Integrating Generative AI in Grid Planning - Jan van Dinther, Managing Partner / Consultant, NTCS Energy
🔹 Innovative Hydrogen Solutions: Ensuring Resilience at PowerGen - Eddy Nicholas, Manager Outage Management, The Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago
🔹 Turbocharged for Sustainability: Improving Engine Efficiency & Cutting Emissions - Julio Roque, Regional Technical Manager, Accelleron
🔹 Engine Lubricant Development for Carbon Emission Reduction - Justin Van Tries, Product Manager, Engine Oils – TotalEnergies Lubrifiants
🔹 Safe Testing & Maintenance of Lightning and Grounding Systems - Felix E. Lesmes, Business Portfolio Manager, Megger Instruments Ltd
🔹 Improving Reliability to Boost Customer Satisfaction - Edwin Parra, Sr. Business Development Manager – ABB Inc
🔹 Real-Time Data & Medium Voltage Switchgear - Allan Mastino, Product Marketing Specialist, ABB

A huge thank you to our presenters for sharing innovative solutions and sparking bold conversations. Let’s keep the momentum going!

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Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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